The American rapper, Young Thug, has been denied a bond hearing in court. The rapper could be put away for a long time.
Judge Ural Glanville announcing the verdict, said that he believes Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, is a danger to the community and could intimidate witnesses if released. Glanville also said he has “some concerns” about Williams being a flight risk.
In other news, a fan has threatened to kill a sheriff and his family should the rapper remains behind bars. According to reports, the teen will be facing 23 felony charges.
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There have been significant proffers about Young Thug being a danger to the community,” Glanville said in his decision. “In particular, the state’s proffer that they have taken proffers from other gang members — people who are in this particular indictment and others who are not in this indictment that he is the leader of the gang, he is dangerous and if he crosses them he’ll kill them or their families. The Judge stated.
The rapper participated via a video call from jail. Testimonies from rapper Machine Gun and Kelly and 300 Entertainment co-founder Kevin Liles both provided testimony to the court that Young Thug should be released.
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Judge Glanville cited that, he could rethink his decision on bond should the rapper’s lawyers file additional motions. Williams was initially denied bond on May 23, but his attorney Brian Steel demanded an emergency bond due to the alleged “inhumane conditions” Williams was experiencing in jail.
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