Lawyer for Young Thug's Attorney Speaks On Judge Sending Him to Jail

Brian Steel, the attorney representing Young Thug in his RICO trial, was held in contempt after refusing to answer a question from Judge Ural Glanville. Steel said he found out about a meeting Judge Glanville held with a state's witness and the prosecution in his chambers. Steel refused to disclose how he learned of the meeting. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy looks at how the ex parte meeting and the contempt finding could impact Steel and the trial with his lawyer, Ashleigh Merchant, in this episode of Crime Fix - a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.
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[@LiminalStatesPhotography]

🧢

[@jsarratt1]

@@LiminalStatesPhotography lol

[@kevinsimpson9652]

Go back and look at 3:11 in the video Ms love ask the other lady was he there.

[@lovellb5839]

Pantene

[@kaspermb9250]

Shameless promotions, no one wants this trash

[@stlrules92]

That defense lawyer just solidified him self as the most trustworthy and most gangster lawyer in Atlanta

[@Beneficial_Zill]

And that's Facts

[@Tyweezy84]

Real talk 💯

[@lisaclaffey6047]

Amen

[@Quincysgirl]

He’ll yessss. Gangster af. He’s a legend.

[@waltergonzalez716]

Lincoln Lawyer 2024

[@Keynels]

-Did somebody tell you? -You should’ve told me! Case closed!

[@godschild138]

Facts 😂

[@sonyab2u974]

😂😂😂

[@ROBINstrawBERRYwine]

And I’m saying “STAY OUTA” Fulton Co because you might not make it out 😳

[@kevinb6745]

.

[@jadelashonda6098]

Period!

[@hammer300blk2]

If Judge Glanville did this to Defendant with high powered lawyers IMAGINE what he has done to Defendants with Public Defenders

[@conscious258]

You're so right

[@keiithv9829]

This should be the top comment…🤷🏾‍♂️💯💯

[@jimmyrade7815]

Exactly Welcome to America!

[@adofominka8767]

That’s what I’ve been saying.

[@deborah6298]

Exactly 💯

[@LalaLarrieux]

I'm so glad Mr. Steele called this corrupt judge out.

[@nevadastrong702]

The judge was caught and is angry that he was caught. This is corruption at its best. The judge should go to jail, not the attorney.

[@PL77824]

YES!!!!!!

[@paulhumphreys-gw3po]

not under Biden's watch he wont

[@Kodiak42]

@@paulhumphreys-gw3polmao

[@Christobell119]

Yeah, they'll try to cover it up because it'll lead Credence to Trump's claims that the trial is rigged in Georgia, especially having proof that they tried to rig another Rico charge.

[@theincredible9089]

Caught doing what. There was no new evidence entered or any laws violated

[@ABIGGLOCK]

This judge needs disbarred and the DA's office investigated.

[@vinciwashere]

he won't be, the state backs his corruption

[@publicenemynumerouno]

Its Georgia. Home of Fani Willis. Home of Stacey Abrams. Ain't nothing gonna happen.

[@January.]

*needs to be

[@ivand0007]

Cry

[@trendingvibespromotion1630]

Have been saying this since this trial started

[@pongogab]

That whole place is corrupt.

[@aaronsalentine7876]

The whole state of judges is for sure.

[@michaelattaya2940]

That lawyer schooling the judge was something to see. She actually had to explain to him how the system works.

[@ZillDeore]

Facts 😂😂

[@Miss_Cherry]

This trial is an embarrassment to the American legal system.

[@GottaGetbacktosaturn]

Lol 🤣 The entire judicial branch is a joke...

[@jabaltariq4606]

No!! The whole world gets to see the sewage and filth that palms itself off for trial in America. There is a lot worse that happens when there are no cameras. Prosecutors go outside jury deliberation rooms, prosecutors pack jury lists, prosecutors flat out lie and bring false charges and judges tell defendants to appeal it, etc

[@dawkins2101]

Exposing

[@phobicismist5858]

Agreed. We actually have a lot of things to be embarrassed about in America these days.

[@RedBunnybaby]

NO! The JUDGE is an embarrassment

[@djdallazzz1387]

GET THIS JUDGE OUTTA HERE

[@itsmeagain7825]

For exposing a corrupt lawyer?

[@amayautumn]

Judge is not the problem.

[@jennifercockfield3218]

@@amayautumnHow is he not? He’s done similar things since the trial began. I’m not a fan of Steel, but I think it’s past time for Judge Glanville to recuse himself.

[@79brumley]

@@itsmeagain7825 You meant corrupt judge right?

[@alvah34]

@@79brumley both

[@YT-bv7ke]

But who’s gonna check the judge? Judge needs to be held in contempt. Mad that he got caught and wants to find out who exposed him. What an abuse of power.

[@KhanTep]

Go watch BATMAN. And listen to Bane as he traps the cops. And judges the judge and the rich.

[@lordrocountinsnacks5742]

@@KhanTephuh?

[@mikemontana3443]

Because it was his court reporter -- and he knows it -- because he knows that she filed a workplace harassment complaint for him grabbing her -- it was denied, of course.

[@afghans0ldier]

The judge needs to be disbarred and investigated.

[@WillCarter1976]

"When reporting a crime is treated the same as committing a crime then you know you're being ruled by criminals." -- Edward Snowden

[@gabrielamaramures289]

Exact! "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"

[@fabnforgotten6061]

💯🙌

[@sins3mi11a6]

Well said Mr. Snowden, well said.

[@JohnTech725]

Yah first I spent my time watching this video. Then three times I was reminded that I have to be respectful. How about you take your video at putit up your .....

[@RaineriRi]

Edward Snowden is a failure.

[@user-bm1kz2zc9x]

This is why every court case should be televised for the people to see and hear what is going on in the Justice system..

[@boomclash101]

I agree. what is there to hide in an honest justice system ?

[@brandonwheelerite3651]

This👍🏼

[@TwizzNC]

Rite!!!!

[@kimward5746]

Agreed!

[@nadinekeating3255]

What goes on in the judge's chambers isn't public anyway, so having trials televised doesn't help prevent judges from doing this type of thing.

[@jamierisk1216]

I'm a paralegal in the Atlanta metro area and I have had the pleasure to assist Steel with an appeal. He's absolutely amazing. He's a beast in court

[@AntonioPerez-nz3zu]

That is awesome that you know him personally,, all this does not look right at all

[@IeshaBrown-rg9xj]

He seems like such a great lawyer !!!

[@bioniccommando4178]

Rigggght 😂😂 if that was real you wouldn’t have to tell us lol another fake

[@Tewhi69]

Makes you wonder what else they were able to get done under the radar without including the Defense.

[@political_discourse_news6373]

This is a stand practice & procedure. Legit, who needs the mafia when we got these judges.

[@unsocialsocialbutterfly294]

I’m locking you up for not telling me who told you the corrupt sh!t I was doing!

[@matthew2008able]

Lol made me laugh nice one! 👍

[@12XxXHandlesAreStupidXxX123]

Bingo!

[@heruyoung3828]

Unbelieveable🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@DustinKeating-yk3vq]

Great comment

[@unsocialsocialbutterfly294]

@@DustinKeating-yk3vq Thank you!

[@LoeNateDogg]

The judge should be taken off the bench. How is this even continuing on. Just shows the corruption

[@dm6187]

The judge needs to be disbarred.

[@ivand0007]

Cry more sweet tears

[@NDcompetitiveshooter]

and incompetence. The attorney was having to explain basics of the law to him that seemed to be foreign to him. He is not only arrogant and tyrannical, but also incompetent.

[@Talk2Me7]

He probably getting paid

[@currentlynoname7499]

@NDcompetitiveshooter This is the comment I was looking for. How is it that there is so many laws and rules that this judge had to be schooled on in one day? Even when he is taught the law he still ignores it and just says I disagree with your interpretation Power gone to this judge head and he is using his position to hide his actions, silence lawyers and intimate any other lawyer into accepting unlawful actions from judges.

[@brandonsampia7566]

Funny how it takes a situation like this to understand judges have too much power

[@_BlueMoon]

Ashley merchant and Mr steal are a badass team!!! Best attorneys I’ve ever seen calling out judges, DA, and anyone corrupt

[@starburst23]

This was totally unacceptable and inappropriate by the dishonorable judge and prosecutor.

[@dUby26]

dishonorable indeed 😅

[@JaneDoe-tr5xy]

@@dUby26 criminal

[@orlalolo4585]

Love seems be the one that’s running this trial not that judge

[@bb2tempo1]

@@orlalolo4585 The one eating where no food allowed in?

[@RedBunnybaby]

This judge should be held in contempt. PERIOD!

[@ariesh-jk7258]

Exactly

[@luiseramossoto4061]

Imagine the intimidating that must be in that situation. That lawyer is literally the GOAT, that he is willing to go through this injustice

[@marcimonroe7352]

This judge is an embarrassment to Georgia and the entire US justice system. The entire trial has turned into a circus and a paramount waste of taxpayers' dollars. This is pitiful.

[@GeeSpott]

This judge asking "who told you" Is like a serial killer asking "what else do you know " Scary stuff .

[@NoLineNoWait123AbC]

😄

[@PL77824]

Frfr!!!

[@crayCray420]

how many other people have they spoke to that the defense does not know about...

[@Movensilence00]

Yesterday's price is not today's price. Attorney Steel is a real one. That retainer just went up.

[@love7loyalty-MHA]

Precisely ✨️

[@Christobell119]

If I had the money then I had him as an attorney and he went to jail for me. He getting a bonus A big bonus

[@dariogenao7786]

1000%😂 💸

[@MarionLynn-tg4dm]

Ain't no😂 retainer that lawyer was paid up front!

[@Movensilence00]

@MarionLynn-tg4dm I'm sure it was paid upfront, but to have him on speed dial aka retainer/available will cost.

[@VAPIDISM]

Judge is totally in the wrong for holding that meeting, does not like being called out on it by the defence lawyer, takes it out on him by accusing him of being in contempt.

[@_JONGFIRE]

Judge caught pants down. Exposed tf out😂 Something wrong here That Lawyer gained street cred

[@TechCareerAdvisor]

Man everything about this trial is weird. Free my guy Bryan.

[@eyelasch]

This judge is a clown. What a power trip.

[@astrokidd4279]

Corruption at its finest.

[@Dtella55]

💯💯💥

[@ConcernedPublic]

This so-called judge truly lived up to the corrupt Georgia’s reputation for the world to see.

[@rawtruthNuncut_02]

A lawyer worth his hire, his pay and his time. If ever been said that would be Attorney Steele. Real Talk! Proof is in his representation!

[@thegamersconclave8709]

Well, this is a blatant abuse of authority and a Power Trip by this judge. When people say the Legal System is corrupt, this is exactly what they mean.

[@madisonmum1031]

Remove this CROOKED judge!!

[@ariesh-jk7258]

Init

[@angelicangel817]

If this judge is not held accountable for this, we are doomed.

[@laurenfazenbaker9777]

Well guess what...we're doomed. Corrupt democrats are NEVER held accountable

[@ermawilson127]

He won't be hes the chief judge there are laws to protect them no matter what they do

[@404GamingCrew]

​@ermawilson127 So, nobody is above him?

[@davemccombs]

Incorrect ​@@ermawilson127

[@chrisjohnson3937]

@@404GamingCrew everyone has to answer to Someone

[@alistairallen829]

This extremely arrogant Judge, should be disbarred after this disgraceful behaviour. Four attorneys from the defense representing different defendants, have all requested a mistrial and he has denied all of them and put Steel in Jail for contempt.

[@AU79cm-3]

The only one who should be angry is the lawyer, and the one who should be in jail is the judge for violating the law.

[@annlynch9782]

No one will ever hold these judges accountable. It's sickening.

[@snowwhite2524]

Judicial immunity should not exist because no one should be above the law. That includes qualified immunity too.

[@NickKautz]

We haven't even got there yet. Take it easy.

[@dolly6782]

​@@NickKautz... Nope, I know what you're talking about, but it needs to be talked about, people need to complain ect. how else are the ignorant going to see it, it's time.

[@queesemcleod2785]

@@NickKautzyou know something

[@Byronic19134]

That’s what Ashleigh Merchant is there for and she will get the judge held accountable without a doubt, just look at the judges face when she starts talking and how he didn’t dare speak over her.

[@amberalexander2741]

Judge is taking out his own guilt on this one. Not ok.

[@bobbicatt]

The fact the judge refused the transcripts is crazy !

[@RedBunnybaby]

He hates being wrong and he HATES admitting he is wrong even more.

[@rozanne799]

Judge is showing the worldwide audience he is an absolute disgrace to the justice system….

[@tamipierce5916]

​@@RedBunnybaby Exactly and he's furious he got caught being corrupt against attorney Steel and his client....!! He wanted to know who the whistle-blower was so he could fire them immediately.....!!

[@huntersdealer]

Judges Ego is Legend

[@Bob-cx4ze]

That had to be one of the fastest overturns from a state Supreme Court ever. That judge is incompetent, corrupt or both. In any case he shouldn't be in any position of responsibility.

[@insomnia20422]

anyone with a functional brain would have overturned that and seen the clear misconduct by the judge

[@heatherm9163]

Ashley Merchant is an absolute legend. She shows every attorney how to handle themselves in situations when those in positions of authority do something wrong…full of knowledge, not cocky but direct, with an even keeled power behind her words. It is abundantly clear that Integrity matters to her and every time I have had the opportunity to watch her in action, I am amazed by how she handles herself and the situation at hand, with tact and class on behalf of others to ensure the laws of the land are followed. It’s a beautiful site to see at this particular time. We need more attorneys just like Ashley Merchant out there. I was not a bit surprised that she is on the SF for other attorneys. She is all about doing the right thing all the time and at all costs, which seems to fairly uncommon in the last couple years. Those that mistakenly take her kindness for weakness SHE WILL NOT STOP UNTIL JUSTICE IS SERVED!

[@radfordbunker7514]

Brian Steel is a champion!

[@renneedwards9826]

💯👀💅🏾

[@denischabriddell986]

Winner 🏆🏆

[@douglastaylor43]

This is another reason cameras need to be in every court room including federal courts.

[@Moses_CP]

I strongly agree 💯🤔

[@sukoo1]

@@user49917 varies from court to court. State to stae There is no federal standard. That's the way it is.

[@user49917]

@@sukoo1 Ah, got it. I didn't know.

[@Zanderevans141]

Love how at no point did the judge deny it, he just failed at trying to flip the tables on the defense attorney

[@stevemaricar4350]

It frustrates me that Steel's actions, which only sought justice for his client, resulted in such a response. The defense should also be allowed in private meetings to ensure a fair trial. I hope there are larger implications from this case that inspire changes within the system.

[@santiagospangler1999]

Steeles action of withholding information in response to the Judges direct order is what resulted in him being held in contempt. Not his action of seeking justice

[@JoshuaWalker-jx5qt]

@@santiagospangler1999 don't get what you're implying.. so the defense attorney is wrong for exposing a meeting held ABOUT his client w/o him? Unethical is just the beginning. What was meeting about more importantly

[@leok7193]

​@@JoshuaWalker-jx5qt nobody said it was about his client, it was about a witness, who, for all we know was being tampered with and defense would have no business being in that room. The bigger problem is that when a conscious decision about an ex parte meeting is made, someone still leaked it to the defense team. That's how witnesses get intimidated or killed. Steele clearly knew he got that information unethically and deserves his jail time.

[@insomnia20422]

The system doesnt need change. The meeting already was illegal under the current system.

[@insomnia20422]

@@santiagospangler1999 If a judge "orders" you to tell him what your client did on a certain day, do you have to tell the judge as an attorney? NO! The judge cant just demand whatever information he pleases from an attorney...

[@Mylifeizamovie]

Had Brian Steele not been notified, the corrupt cycle of the system would have been swept under the rug and continued on as normal

[@johnplemmons1684]

Disagree. Brian steel is a wonderful attorney

[@jlampkins3136]

@@johnplemmons1684 He's not saying it's about Steele. He's defending him, stating that if STEELE wasn't privy to this info, no one would've known and the trial would've just went on as usual

[@michaelgarcia4404]

The state could argue this case for 5 years straight and still wouldn’t have a case.

[@skiman5289]

That seems like what they are on track for. If this is a mistral and they have to start over? This case is the longest case I ever heard of and to do it again. The da is out of control down there with all the money they are wasting on this. No way the jury is gonna what was said in court a year ago. Ridiculous

[@CallmeQuayZ]

Exactly. Crazy they gave the actual criminals immunity

[@Beneficial_Zill]

Literally it's insane

[@MrDaddy6303]

Gave someone who has been convicted and admitted to murder have immunity and watching his interview with cops he has had them working with him and for him for year's now! Maybe having a cop gf helped get him the hookup?? Idk 🤷‍♂️

[@nakiawashington7520]

You see that right. Now we see the judge is threatening witnesses

[@junity1450]

This must really shake the whole justice system over the entire state, we saw this because it went viral

[@JamesSerdna]

Everyone needs an Attorney like Attorney Brian Steel.

[@Z71Ryan]

This is what it looks like when a judge throws a temper tantrum. Scary!

[@charlesthehammer4097]

The judge is more concerned about how Mr. Steel found out but not the fact that he held the meeting to begin with.

[@denischabriddell986]

That speaks volumes.

[@bb2tempo1]

and under the radar

[@JordanGooden-ue3yg]

Making sure it doesn't happen again smh

[@chicagojay7204]

Lol that judge looked nervous and CAUGHT RED HANDED!!!!

[@RAZINTHEBARDVD]

ASHLEY is BEAST MODE SMART!!!!

[@bb2tempo1]

educated

[@tlee5245]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="48">0:48</a> why they having secret meetings? Then when the judge gets called out he jails the attorney. This entire is a joke, that judge needs to be held in Contempt! And removed

[@lumiere7216]

So, the judge, the prosecutor, and a witness have a meeting without the defense being present, and the judge refuses to release the record of the meeting. Apparently, it is the court's opinion that whatever was discussed is none of the defense's business. And when the defense attorney raises the issue, the judge jails him for not announcing who told him about the meeting. Why that is relevant, the judge never says. I mean, talk about a power trip. This judge is practically drunk with power on this. He really thinks his ish doesn’t stink

[@Lorgy2]

​@@lumiere7216Judge should have just questioned the people present the person that leaked technically did the wrong doing not the person who brought it to the Judge's attention. Judge doesn't even know the relevant law for the contempt he is issuing. The Judges behaviour was disgraceful

[@Tomford101]

100%

[@wblckaine1125]

@@Lorgy2there wasn’t no wrong doing by them telling the defense. The wrong doing is exactly what’s being brought up…it don’t matter where the information came from

[@santiagospangler1999]

Its an ex parte meeting which allows for the judge to conduct a private meeting without defense counsel. The only corruption here are these misinformed comments

[@nanettemelberg1856]

Mr Steel is a hero. I'm so glad this lawyer, Ashley Merchant and her crew came to help. Rooting out corruption ❤

[@CarsonDouglas]

Ashleigh was johnny on the spot. Dropped everything. Showed up sharp.

[@Quincysgirl]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@saintnick4035]

Plus at least 25 more outside the courtroom the judge wouldn't let in.

[@tamipierce5916]

Ashley is also the incoming president of the Georgia association of criminal defense lawyers.....!!

[@niahofficialsaoco]

I love ashleigh merchant and Brian steel ❤

[@33490.]

That is one sharp attorney! Thank you Ashleigh!

[@LifeofaWilliams]

He's been allowing the state to put things in the case , then when the defense tries to put something concerning the same subject he denies it. Mistral n dismiss the judge

[@cathybenadaro]

Abuse of power 101.

[@Quincysgirl]

Steel has balls of steel 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 we love him and Ashley Merchant 👌👌👌👌

[@tina-mariecrocker5687]

❤❤❤

[@mongols.gaming]

this judge is an actual disgrace someone get him gone

[@SteveRay-es9gk]

This judge guy needs to go and never serve on any bench in any court room ever again! This entire case he has broke the laws as a judge!

[@albidoka5149]

The Judge needs to be held in contempt!

[@briannagarland1490]

Yes

[@r.d.9399]

No, the judge needs to be arrested and imprisoned.

[@albidoka5149]

@@r.d.9399 u are a 100 percent rite. This shows what the justice system has become it is full of people who are on power trips.

[@earlyplays8810]

@@albidoka5149 Solid Engrish you got going dere.

[@Ol7ve]

When you’re Lawyer has to call his Lawyer…. Wild

[@animaticgames6755]

Every case should be legally required to be streamed for the public to witness or at the bare minimum recorded in video format.

[@Cool7216bp]

Lawyer: You want answers! Judge: I want the truth! Lawyer: You can't handle the truth!!

[@user-xq3sm2wy1p]

The judge is either incompetent or setting up the case for a mistrial

[@carly8165]

Incompetent & CORRUPT

[@NoLineNoWait123AbC]

Yeah, I agree, this case is so egregious that it HAS to be intentionally sabotaged.

[@yturnerful]

I don’t think the judge is incompetent, but I do think he, Fani, and Love are all corrupt and ruthless!

[@carly8165]

@@yturnerful I think he’s incompetent because he doesn’t understand the law but it could just be evil. People need to understand that all these people are friends after work.

[@insomnia20422]

99% sure hes incompetent and corrupt in the way that he wants to secure the outcome is what he wants, no matter the price to the honour of the court...

[@TheRealRevelation]

If there was nothing improper about what the judge and prosecution did then why is the judge so mad about the defense finding out about it? 🤔

[@-Tori_Lynne-]

Bc the witness is prob not supposed to be talking about it... and he has a feeling it was prob the witness who told the defense.

[@godschild138]

​@@-Tori_Lynne-well can't be a witness if so these people our forcing them people to testify

[@EmpressBeyBae]

@@-Tori_Lynne-it doesn’t matter the judge broke the law. Everyone was supposed to be present .

[@chillpanda1819]

@@-Tori_Lynne-he’s upset because he got caught you CANNOT have an Ex parte meeting with a witness that has been sworn in…He is a witness not a defendant

[@BibbyLV]

@@-Tori_Lynne-wasn’t the witness it was the witness’s lawyer

[@thejordanparkempire]

Awesome video. Very informative. Told me everything I wanted to know. And asked every question I had. Great questions!!! Great job!

[@jlaborer3945]

I love the way the criminal justice system thinks the jury didn't see this exchange. The jury watched it on their phones immediately at the end of the day.

[@doubleu5056]

“…you should’ve told me” 💯

[@Xocolatben]

That YOU was like a thunder clap.

[@DS-ob3gt]

That You is what got him locked up.

[@mikesmithh]

This is the dumbest judge on any case in America.

[@NoLineNoWait123AbC]

To put it lightly.

[@12XxXHandlesAreStupidXxX123]

Sadly there are worse judges currently running people's lives..

[@jeremyweems4916]

Seems to be a pattern in that district.

[@triggertroy8266]

I don't know.... NY has some contenders for that position 😂😂

[@StateFarmGaming]

Well you got judge Alieen Cannon

[@jeremyreevessicg2218]

No one has made mention that, “you should not have to worry about getting locked up for simply coming to work and doing your job”!

[@jimmyrade7815]

Even prosecution sees this is going to become an issue. 🎉 Attorney Brian Steele is a ride or die. And this defense attorney’s defense attorney was incredible. I can’t wait to see how this circus plays out

[@willdickens7712]

Look at how crooked the justice system is while they judge other crooked ppl. What a joke

[@specialkay4329]

Supreme Court on down. No more respect from me. None.

[@prettywymnshelly2658]

They are despicable

[@jeremyreevessicg2218]

Fulton Co. (Atlanta) is notorious for judicial corruption. They make it up as they go.

[@bobbicatt]

Steel and Merchant sounds like a great name for a legal TV show ! Nobody is going to forget this !

[@Truth1561]

As long as they tie her hands behind her back. She’s like a windmill when she has everyone’s attention!

[@PoloPoogi]

The fact that the “judge” is in THAT “seat” and confusing civil and criminal contempt is very, very concerning.. a little frightening actually 😱

[@paigebeee]

He said I AINT NO SNITCH 😂😂😂😂

[@JohnHanson-le7bb]

This judge needs to be investigated

[@RICOVYBEZ]

This Judge should be removed, this trial is in total shambles.

[@KaeMaiden]

People are just talking rubbish. The state sought Ex-parte communication from the judge and that is allowed for special circumstances.

[@refinnej5302]

​@@KaeMaidennot when a witness is sworn in.

[@elijahpiere5324]

@@KaeMaidenthe witness was sworn in, though

[@HisMajesty984]

@@KaeMaidenah no, it doesn’t fit the usual exceptions very narrowly defined.

[@jeffhagopian4742]

This attorney is about to have his clientele sky rocket

[@chrisjano466]

The judge is outta pocket for sending the lawyer to jail! SMH

[@Joybuzzard]

Judge is blatantly corrupt, the prosecutor's case is so weak it never could have made it this far if the judge and prosecutor weren't in on it together for the notoriety.

[@kredivinity2486]

After this moment two names in law that we will never forget are Brian Steele and Ashleigh Merchant

[@Lorgy2]

Given she didn't have much time to prepare she was very sharp, she knew more about the law than the Judge

[@CarsonDouglas]

🔥 attorney's

[@CarsonDouglas]

​@@Lorgy2 facts. She kept stumping him.

[@JJ-1818]

Actually 3 ppl will be remembered, two lawyers and one crooked judge lol

[@aliciag1287]

Don't forget the memorable Fani.

[@lsxkingnukmarley1671]

great job reporting!!!

[@LalaLarrieux]

The judge needs to be taken off the case. He's corrupt.

[@-TOH-]

Coercion, corruption, contempt, & who knows what else.. this is CRAZY!!

[@r.d.9399]

The judge literally slandered and defamed the defense lawyer in front of the jury.

[@Dice-fz2nz]

He really has steel going to spend weekends in jail just bc he got caught doing wrong 😂 smh

[@NoLineNoWait123AbC]

Absolutely preposterous. IDIOCRACY, here we come.

[@wesleymorris1]

The judge looked like a deer in the headlights. Lol

[@Berm_Blaster]

Never expected a reporter to use the word "kerfuffle" i like it lol

[@sesamebutterfly]

Wow, this is crazy. I applaud Mr. Steele for being willing to go to jail despite being bullied by the judge to reveal his source. And on top of that, requesting to do his time with his client in order to work on the case.

[@Mike-gc9ih]

Who ratted me out? I run a corrupt court and I don't need everyone to know about it

[@candacesands]

😂😂😂

[@ariesh-jk7258]

Literally what is happening

[@bb2tempo1]

So far could be so fixed as running the RICO organization allegedly while accusing Trump in a sweeping RICO case straight out of the Liberal Democrat Activist playbook: “Accuse your enemy of doing that which YOU are doing, as you are doing it to create confusion”. - Karl Marx - ?

[@pamelahoward1899]

😅😂😅😂

[@lacasey1498]

This needs to be a movie, when it’s all over. Steel is a beast.

[@ilandgrl]

Ashleigh Mercant is the GOAT!!! 🎉❤

[@annlynch9782]

No attorney should be compelled to tell the judge how they obtained info, especially info whereby the judge was holding secretive/ex parte hearings. This court is not honorable and the attorneys should not address it as such.

[@GeeSpott]

Exactly 💯! How scarry !! A corrupt judge demanding you give him info he was trying to keep a secret . Very dark times

[@jamiesonreynolds7485]

Because you say and recently learned ex parte, do you understand it, CLEARLY NOTTTTTT!!!!!

[@atangapaul1141]

@@jamiesonreynolds7485 please bless us with your legal knowledge, honourable one

[@IamLadyJustice]

That's a brilliant idea, while we're at it, no investigators should be compelled to disclose how they obtained information used in prosecutions either, especially since criminal activity was happening 🙃

[@bb2tempo1]

"I'M OUT OF ORDER!? YOU'RE OUT OF ORDER! THIS WHOLE DAMN COURT IS OUT OF ORDER!"

[@melissacargill8433]

This defense attorney is on fire!🔥🔥🔥

[@Relaxedjack]

Damn when your lawyer has to get lawyer because of your trial you know shits getting out of hand

[@BrianJones-rx9cq]

He said “I’m not telling you judge!” 😂🤣

[@snowwhite2524]

The judge's ego won the day, but may have lost him his seat. Let's hope that justice is served and that the judge is held accountable for abusing his power, intimidating the witness, and for being corrupt.

[@EmpressBeyBae]

That part!

[@annlynch9782]

I think we all wish, but no one ever holds these judges accountable.

[@CarsonDouglas]

He actually helping jeffrey's case !!! 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@truthhurts4802]

I think this judge doesn’t care and wants off this case

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

@@annlynch9782That’s not true at all.

[@chulababy2120]

“You should have told me”The way the prosecution is shaking their heads as if he was wrong is mind blowing 🤯 They all need to be investigated!!!

[@SHERMA.]

i clocked that too i think deep down they were shaking their head because they knew the case just got closed on the spot because of this

[@thesacredibis6723]

A prime example of judicial overreach.