Prosecutor in murder tied to YSL RICO case questioned as potential witness

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Atlanta rapper Young Thug is once again back in court as the prosecutors and defenders prepare for the upcoming YSL trial centered around the rapper.
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[@Frossyt]

Why is this judge telling the prosecution how to ask questions when there's an objection. Wtf is this. I feel like the judge is no way impartial by any means.

[@GenosideTV]

Practicing law from the bench.

[@Iris2nd]

However this case goes, he does not want the decision appealed.

[@frosteez2026]

Exactly what I've said out loud to myself multiple times. This is a joke. To find out that there are people indicted without legal representation this far into the proceedings is just absurd. They literally have a free appeal sitting in front of them due to the fact that they werent provided equal opportunity to defend themselves when compared to the others. The judge is practicing law from the bench and so bias its obvious. The judge frequently rolls his eyes and is visually disturbed by the defense side this trial ultimately is just going to get railroaded and we're going to have to see how things play out later on after Thug has been convicted. Let us not forget that if the people raise enough protest that his actual conviction can be overturned with authority.

[@sondrajean955]

"I feel like..." Feelings aren't facts.

[@aricrobinson1682]

That's simple the fix is in. You can see already that the judge is ready to throw the book at him. This case is gonna be a career maker for the judge and the DA

[@juugmoney7930]

He said at 28mins “if the case goes to appeal” like he already found him guilty smfh

[@katiematthews9278]

That prosecutor is going down. She will lose big time. She's destroying her case by over prosecuting and not even doing that well. She's quite amusing.

[@douglasreese4611]

The prosecutor is trying to prosecute those under false witness. And after the facts of false witness; allow the accused to remain in jail for no reason!!! Good job defense" Corrupt prosecutions...

[@dwightchaos9449]

Did you miss all the other evidence that they were talking about?

[@RP2134]

18:47 the judge causally tossing peanuts and cashews into his mouth, chewing loudly into the amplified microphone, while discussing gang related murders and defendants facing football numbers in the penitentiary is truly a courtroom of a different breed lol

[@traciannejones8335]

Right, lol. I was like damn what is he eating? lol sounded like ice, but I like ur answer better, lol

[@TheBronco58]

Wondered what that gross crunching was 🤦‍♀️

[@queen__valerie___]

😂😂😂

[@Seanpfree]

Love is the most insecure and shadiest prosecutor I've ever seen. Pulling all these tricks confusing the judge in the RICO trial. What about those charges?? Lol 28 million on someones head 😂😂😂

[@madijustinee]

The judge literally just told her what to ask her witness smh

[@realitydavis210]

The judge makes his decisions clearly for the state. I believe he is bias and should be removed.

[@barlowbrian521]

Some folks need to be fired because they didn’t do their job! This judge and prosecutors should be fired immediately!

[@dwightchaos9449]

You clearly know nothing of how the law works or trials. You just want them fired because you want your rapper free. Funny how you think you know how to do their job. Lemme guess, you work in fast food or maybe nursing.. lol

[@barlowbrian521]

@@dwightchaos9449 Fast food restaurant how did you guess Dr. Zeus🫶🏽😂🗣️💯✌🏾💭

[@barlowbrian521]

@@dwightchaos9449 How did you guess Dr. Zeus. When you look 👀 at this case anybody can see if they are giving 15 year’s probation for guys their telling the public committed murder. Walk free no jail-time just sounds wrong to me but I’m just a fast food cook 👩‍🍳 lol 😂

[@agentrasco]

3 places I dislike 🤔 court room police stations & hospitals smh judge on molly 🤣

[@Frossyt]

So she said basically why you didn't charge someone based on a false testimony @ 13:26 Am I hearing this correctly...

[@Infidel.]

Crazy

[@ChameleonMD123]

I was expecting the context of that question being that they didn't know it was false testimony and she wanted to know what else would have prevented the charge. Yet, like you, I didn't hear that context.

[@MrMauricejh]

defense is asking the wrong question the da already said the witness false statement exonerated the other three and kept the charge on one because of more evidence lets hear about the other other evidence

[@mikelarry2869]

This is disgusting 🤢 so tired of the double standard

[@hebertcentrone6804]

the freaking judge is always helping the prosecutor

[@younotlying]

They need to go to the supreme court

[@JHudHudson]

Yo what’s wrong with this judge why can’t the defense ask the detective is he aware of any other cases for Young Thug

[@williebeamen2x]

Look at the comments and you will need to look no further as to why we will never be trusted or allowed to have equal footing when we are siding with rappers over victims

[@mbkfg]

Rappers over victims? The victims were so called gang members from a rival gang they wasn’t innocent of crime themselves.

[@UnknownData_]

@@mbkfg exactly fair game.

[@kouleeofficial]

@@mbkfgo because who’s who fell victim to the gangs were also in another gang themselves, that means the suspects should just be free to roam the streets? Your logic is illogical. The other rival gang members should also be put in prison.

[@mbkfg]

@@kouleeofficial what’s my logic again? Because what you stated wasn’t it lol. I’m only saying no one’s putting rappers over victims and I never said they should be free.

[@demetriusstanback4831]

@@kouleeofficial the kkk is they be killing our people long this country been built and some of them work for the police .. what you saying ...

[@douglasreese4611]

These witnesses are being allowed to give too much information on the stand; that should be ejected! The Judge & Prosecutor are out of line for it!. The prosecutor is trying to prosecute those under false witness. And after the facts of false witness; allow the accused to remain in jail for no reason!!! Good job defense" Corrupt prosecutions...

[@5milemacc737]

The jury is not present

[@raeromone9253]

Seems like they got more evidence than just the false witness

[@toasted_.coconut]

"Should be ejected" LOL 😆

[@robertparnell1954]

I’ll be mad as fuck if my name was sprinkle

[@schauntaevicks7654]

😂😂😂

[@gabrieloliveira-xp2jv]

lmao

[@dkpaints6279]

I’d be mad as fuck being prosecuted by a dude name Sprinkle

[@robertparnell1954]

@@dkpaints6279 yea he just tryna sprinkle some justice on dat ass

[@theblancofoundation]

😂😂😂

[@bestofthebestTv24]

Thug need a female lawyer on his team

[@jeffsanchez8094]

No one in that court is paying no attention to what his lawyer have to say almost like they know they not Gna let him off no matter what

[@candycoateddreams]

Yea you can tell the judge seem like his mind already made up they gone slay thugga

[@carrieanncancino5118]

He don't belong out of prison.

[@candycoateddreams]

@@carrieanncancino5118 why you say that

[@heemteam3311]

@@carrieanncancino5118 shut up up you don't no nothing

[@2cents250]

@@candycoateddreams if you have to ask you must not be following this case.

[@MusicPLUSBusiness]

This was very interesting and entertaining! Shannon is wild af. This deputy d.a. is a hilarious story teller. 😆

[@adamseay4827]

This is good , I need the second part of this examination

[@carmeloortiz4076]

Bro that murder case is down the drain, thank u for atleast keeping it real Mr Sprinkle

[@michaelwells7348]

U can tell the Jury to go home then, I guess that they don’t get to decide. you do have a lot of snitches though ~~ so they are probably not doing him much good.

[@hebertcentrone6804]

how come the judge interpret what the prosecutor meant to say, weird

[@2wheeltony889]

how can he be a witness

[@hebertcentrone6804]

renting a car doesn't mean he was driving it, right?

[@HurricaneLisa]

Shannon’s lawyer is SHARP!!!

[@bodhi8260]

It should be assumed that we want a speedy trial unless/until we file that we don't. A speedy trial is a right. 7 years is not "speedy" in any sense if the word.

[@speakvanholding247etc]

You have to assert that right.

[@raeromone9253]

That was his point

[@speakvanholding247etc]

The law is clearly established. Assert it, or you waive it.

[@Charles-so1uz]

You have that right ,but the type of system some of have to deal with , they go out of their way to prolong trial dates and any other motions a defendant of certain background is entitled to.Its very well recognized in the US.

[@Beastmode73060]

@@raeromone9253 he has no point and doesn’t understand the judicial system. If everyone went to trial no state could keep up much less if every case was speedy. They would immediately buckle. You expect them to assist you? Brady violations occur every day that was rhetorical… thats why the amount of people out on appeals is where it’s at.

[@mr8girth]

As a novice please enlighten me. Has Stillwell been in custody awaiting trial since 2015? If so how does that happen?

[@bennfranksbeatz1581]

No, he was granted bond after being stabbed multiple times in jail. He got booked for another murder a couple of months before the ysl arrests.

[@HS-oi5pb]

From an outsiders perspective this judge isn’t even entertaining the defense council.

[@aprilove-xoxo]

AT ALL! This whole thing really starting to look bogus, Thug may or may not be guilty of any and all accusations but shoot look like The State of Georgia bout to blow this one up. THe prosecution.. the judge 🤦‍♀

[@raeromone9253]

@@aprilove-xoxo that’s what the state of Ga does. Ppl think Atlanta is sweet but doesn’t realize it’s still in one of the most racist states in the US. I’m from Augusta and I have been known this.

[@imshaunnurse]

@@raeromone9253 what arguments does the defense have against his crimes? Everyone already admitted this stuff was real

[@dawnbaugh7388]

These fools ain't thugs 😳 they don't even know not to talk on a jail phone.....idk what kinda thug don't know that 😵

[@CLS_7301]

@@imshaunnursethey obtained evidence illegally that’s a first

[@fixingstuff1253]

This judges attitude seams hostile to all defense attorneys very sad but expected no fair trial here

[@hebertcentrone6804]

if one of the witness can't prove to be there the case should be thrown out, based on video footage

[@michelekrzysztow3196]

also sounds like double jeopardy if charging things that were dropped previously n are charging again now by an illegal search warrant huh what is going on here this judge is biased as well

[@BigThumpSC]

They all seem incompetent! They all come across as bumbling, nervous rookies in their field which is sad because they are must be well paid and have been doing this for some time. Defense and the Prosecution. The judge shouldn't assist either side. This is something to behold as a Black man.

[@Tinks82]

If he knew that the witness couldn't have seen the 4 men shooting, then why did the States Attorney's office, continue investigating them? That very sus!

[@jamestheory9967]

You are not smart.

[@Tinks82]

@@jamestheory9967 you're right because I'm extremely smart 🤓

[@jamestheory9967]

@@Tinks82 you are not! You and the rest of puppets on here are just talkers.

[@jamestheory9967]

@@Tinks82far from it.

[@cutthoatradiopodcast807]

The judge is foul play. They are trying to wash this dude

[@923charchar]

Anyone else get the impression that the defense is crossing with questions that he just wants to know? Like how you do to a teacher before an exam you didn’t study for? Anyone? 😂😂😂

[@Toy703]

How they know what gang this was you cannot prove this unless you seen a shooter this crazy but you went after young thug

[@2012mssunshine]

They had it in for him from day one.

[@leehunchoo]

This is literally the DA from the STATE OF GEORGIA trying to take down thug for something that clearly no one knows about and they have nothing on him so they get his friends to snitch on him so they can get anything

[@tommiehoward4404]

Sorry but as a Blackman who has children and grandchildren these prosecutors need to do whatever is in the rules of the law! We can't send our kids to school! To bed or let them play outside! Our adult children can't buy a nice car and go to the gas station without getting carjacking! Our wife's can go shopping or to the ATM without getting robbed! Or molested! You can't stand at a bus stop and be safe. But yet here Y'ALL are complaining about young thug.what about us that just want to live! To see our children grow into productive adults! What about us? If you you wanna kill each other fine.THE REST JUST WANT TO LIVE!!!

[@jjutube313]

Shannon's lawyer was MVP that day

[@MsNiya0331]

Well here is Mr Sprinkles! 🤭😂

[@bout-bidness5699]

Boy the D.A gone have to really come with it if she wants this conviction because YOUNG THUG LAWYERS. Challenging everything. This is gonna be a battle on both sides.

[@jasonlove318]

She has plea deals to fall baxk on, this case is pretty much a wrap. The question now is how long thugis going to be gone. Bc he's not beating this case.

[@bout-bidness5699]

@@jasonlove318 . Nah she still got to tie everything to thug. And so far nothing is tied directly to thug. I mean nothing

[@juugmoney7930]

They need to file for a judge change period

[@30215PAPE]

I feel like this whole case jus ain't no good cops & DA were obviously overzealous and made mistakes and judge doin shady shyt too by letting them get away with the shyt 🤷🏻 if for some reason he loses at trial I see alot that they can bring up for appeal at higher level court cause jus seems like alot of rights were violated and corners cut and jus seeming bias

[@Charles-so1uz]

Bruh I don't see the judge doing anything but his job to the letter.the case is falling apart based on the eye witness lying and got caught and I do believe the the cops and da knew it or just didn't do proper investigational technics

[@andregillespie3584]

Just look at color of skin period

[@hebertcentrone6804]

why the defense is letting the witness keep expanding on a yes or no question?

[@MusicPLUSBusiness]

It's a witness's legal right to explain their answers

[@hebertcentrone6804]

@@MusicPLUSBusiness he was ask a yes and no question, not for a full explanation. The defendant lawyer screwed up

[@kelechiwilson1811]

That’s some weirrdddd ass shit HOW TF DOES THE JUDGE ACTUALLY ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE HIS OPINION ON WHAT THE PROSECUTOR WAS “trying” TO SAY….LOL.

[@detroitisback8021]

The 🚢 is going to sink unfortunately. It's only a matter of time before it goes under. Right now niggas are getting rescued by the coastguard ( prosecutors) but only a select few will be saved and the ones being saved are the ones rushing to the lifeboat only worried about them selves.

[@christophercesar263]

No cap

[@youngc1mission]

Michael Sprinkel 😂😂😂😂

[@JHudHudson]

This judge is horrible

[@JHudHudson]

P9fdde😅😮😮fff FF ha

[@DanielMaysOfficial]

@46:44 so essentially what we saying in laymans terms is that detective thorpe batted .250! Hahahah Bruhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. So hilarious😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@Chris-wx4tn]

Every one of these defense attorneys voices border on histrionic. It has to be grating on the judge.

[@923charchar]

This is painful

[@culture777tm]

THERE'S ALWAYS LOOP HOLE IN CASES LIKE THIS

[@dwightchaos9449]

Oh yeah? Is that your professional opinion? And you do what for a living? What’s your highest education level?

[@culture777tm]

@@dwightchaos9449 one thing pussies like you you li e a sheltered life of protective custody where you don't believe 💩 stink even if it smacked you in the face! Find some1 to play with boi

[@michelekrzysztow3196]

wow @19:30 Is judge prosecuting from the bench or what??

[@daylcday8459]

I just knew he was going to say first name Michael last name Myers😂😂😂😂😂😂 deputy Myers

[@ryanknight2059]

Deputy Sprinkel , we’re you teased in high school ?

[@kangtheconqueror9545]

First name MICHAEL, Last name SPRINKLE.....

[@itsnyiaa_2737]

39:31 he didn’t see that question coming 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MLGToosweet]

lol @ 42 minutes he falling asleep in court 😄

[@wallacegolden5114]

THE JUDGE ACT LIKE HE IS THE PROSECUTOR INSTEAD OF THE REFEREE OF THE CASE

[@Dream-wu4bn]

Just my opinion...I think he needed lawyers that was a little more seasoned....He needed to hire two different law firms working on his case at the same time. And I think I would have had a lawyer that was a little more calmer in his delivery of questioning. One that was a little more relaxed cuz I'm tense watching him during questioning. And you never want to piss off the Judge, when the trial hasn't even gotten into the root of it yet..... I'm not saying that he's a bad lawyer at all....... But this is when you need a law team from Atlanta and one from LA or NY working together..... Too many people have taken a plea bargain for them not to come back and testify during the trial. Just my opinion.....

[@Toy703]

Dude stayed in jail Three years then got a bond

[@feliderf94]

Fucked up Istg

[@peppilameu3144]

😂Prosecutors pants are wayyyy too tight. Mr. Sprinkles there, well his pants so tight shows why he so mad. His lil sprinkle is poking out. Which explains everything!!!😂😂

[@StillAQueen]

Judicial misconduct!!!!

[@blackhercules1753]

He's definitely biased af in favor of the prosecution.

[@gregwoods6821]

Sprinkles look like he's lying😆

[@champagnedreams3161]

😂😂😂

[@coop3014]

How did this lady pass the bar?

[@KingTurk21]

Funny how people pray for thug and not the people he prey upon! Sheesh! GOD gives JUSTICE for all…

[@jeffsanchez8094]

I'm pretty sure those same people u want us to pray for was after him as well he just beat them to the punch lol

[@NYnickyBarnes]

So you saying he's guilty? Lmao Sanchez crazy

[@tamikomathis1056]

👏👏👏👏

[@KingTurk21]

What I’m saying is karma works both ways not just for your favorite person!

[@jamichaelellison2140]

Free BIG Thug Stay Solid MY G

[@williebeamen2x]

God almighty you are a true specimen.. .. you are screaming free " BIG THUG" a rapper who raps about lean murder and making cases go away right?? You must be under the impression that "big thug" would be screaming "free big jamichael" if the shoe was one the other foot, you are choosing to say free a man who is accused of RICO maybe that will help you rather than saying if the accused had killed your brother would you be saying free "big thug"? You think "big thug" would piss on you if you were on fire?? No but you are basically spitting on the door of the mothers and fathers who buried their children at the hands of "big thug" it is truly remarkable the hold gang gang and foenem got on our youth it's horrific

[@daylcday8459]

How do the judge ask and tell the prosecutor what they doing and give them the the answer for the objection for the defense

[@Toy703]

Catch the police in a lie you locked up three and let them go then you went back and got thug and more affiliate this crazy

[@jeffboone8229]

They trying to make this case bigger than what it is.

[@coreyjohnson6423]

Them folks pulled up google earth on they ass y’all playing

[@vinj973]

Is it me or this judge is really against the defense they need a different judge this judge already made his decision he's not right for this they don't stand a chance

[@StillAQueen]

He’s gonna beat this case - watch😂

[@gingerwoo5589]

Probably will...in the year 2050

[@bigjhayooh]

Damn young thugs team was getting there ass kicked in there

[@dnegriodiscussestv2538]

Naw the Judge is clearly being biased...

[@mikejack1206]

Y'all do know he promotes violence and the degrading of women easy to spot the brainwashed ppl defending him in the comments smdh

[@tjbooker9948]

Yup. Unfortunately they're clinically retarded and intellectually deficient. It's disturbing as a Black man to know this is the kind of mentality you're surrounded by in your community.

[@leehunchoo]

Judge sitting back throwing them cashews BACKKK

[@andrebonner7058]

Pay attention how the judge acting like he having sex with the lady lawyer, when the man lawyer up...he approved everything she say

[@jeffsanchez8094]

I want that judge drug tested he looks high on something can't put my finger in it but he's on something & another thing he's clearly picking sides he which he shouldn't be doing that's not his job he's paying no mind to Jeffrey's lawyers rolling his eyes won't even look at them while speak when the state speak all eyes and ears are opened we all need to speak on that he's not being fair at alll man

[@Ayeunc]

Definitely thought the same exact thing when I first watched it , took me to scroll through the comments to see if anyone else sees what I see

[@jasonlove318]

He high on justice lol

[@Nobeli3100]

that court shit sucks 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@ranyk6]

Michael sprinkle 😂 what a name

[@juugmoney7930]

JUDGE CHANGE NEEDED

[@brandonmaryland]

46:46 Detective Thorpe batted .250🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂😂😂 he knew that was gonna get objected

[@HS-oi5pb]

Lmaoo shit had be rolling.

[@brandonmaryland]

@@HS-oi5pb hilarious 😂

[@jaylew889]

Could you imagine him being the one who arrests, beats you up, sues you, has any control over you... "Come on Mr. Sprinkle, don't do my like that Mr. Sprinkle. It'll never happen again Mr. Sprinkle".. Id say it would feel twice as degrading if he was the one all the plea takers had to bow down to, but if you're snitching you're already as pathetic as you can get

[@joshbrown1311]

It’s always mufukas who look like sprinkle who wana lock ngz up but be doing some shyt low key themselves he look sus af sound sus af

[@aricrobinson1682]

Not a Young Thug fan, but some of this testimony is very questionable. But its extremely difficult to beat a RICO charge

[@mmkmitch]

Damn. Every man for itself…

[@LeoMarcus81]

Yep Thugger doesn’t look at dude the entire time

[@anthonycapirichio3957]

Next time you see young thug you’ll be calling him old thug

[@jerryschwartz847]

Deputy "Sprinkel" lmao

[@mr.b4931]

I didn't know judge's n prosecutors are that friendly an helpful so much you wonder what's the point of the defence it's like a husband backing up everything his wife says an helping her word her sentence 😅🥵

[@toddduncan8230]

Where is all the crayon eating Young Thug supporters at???😂😂

[@stefanp1462]

King Slime will be free January 2023 🐍

[@alikbey]

Well that helps 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@kennyg6159]

@@alikbey 😂

[@antoniohoward981]

Don’t hold ur breathe

[@jacktripper7151]

🧢

[@solomac4067]

He'll be home 2058 easy

[@CarlSmall-gz1kg]

Crazy type of witness

[@stanfordjane64]

DO YOU ALL HEAR THE JUDGE….eatin CANDY. CHOMP. CHOMP ! 😬🙄😆

[@Rebel_King]

The being crooked in this court room that’s all I’m say

[@biggredd1034]

Great cross examination that told a version of the event and related arrest that the prosecutor didn't seem to cover.

[@JP-rd9ny]

Seems like the judge already made up his mind on this case

[@jamichaelellison2140]

He can not lead the State

[@lemroyaljames8758]

What is this Judge thinking? Multiple Shootings may not be relevant to this case.

[@Saklyfed]

Free THUGGER 😢

[@AFRICA4AFRICANS]

He will be a HUGGER IN JAIL

[@okkkkk5891]

That judge has been affected personally it seems like.

[@remington8917]

Guard just chillin on his watch not even paying attention haha

[@davesai]

This definitely the sidekick attorney, where. BRIAN STEELE at, we’re getting whooped out here!!!