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The YSL RICO case experiences another jury selection delay as a co-defendant reportedly hands Young Thug a Percocet in open court.
Young Thug has been behind bars for almost a year after being arrested as part of a RICO indictment against himself and YSL. Half of his co-defendants have been severed from the case or taken plea deals, Thug is heading to trial. As the trial begins both sides are in court for jury selection which thus far has been a lengthy ordeal. Yesterday the court experienced a third delay after one of Young Thug’s co-defendants tried a hand-to-hand drug exchange in open court.
Young Thug Allegedly Handed Percocet By Co-Defendant In Open Court, Thug’s Lawyer Says He Had No Clue What Was Being Handed To Him
A video released by WSBTV shows what prosecutors allege is a hand-to-hand drug deal committed during jury selection.
This is just a day after another co-defendant’s mother was arrested for trying to sneak contraband into the court according to WSBTV. Kahlieff Adams is who the prosecutors allege tried to pass Young Thug the Percocet pills. A deputy spotted the exchange and confiscated the contraband from Young Thug. Thugger’s lawyer Keith Adams revealed his client had no idea what was being handed to him and immediately handed over the drugs.
“His side is the truth. The reality is Mr. Williams had nothing to do with what went on in the courtroom on yesterday. One of the co-defendants on his way to the restroom attempted to pass something to Mr. Williams, who immediately turned it over to the deputy,” Keith Adams said.
“He did not know. We don’t know what it is, did not know. It was turned over to a deputy right away,” Keith Adams explained.
Prosecutors are trying to tell a different story in motions detailing the incident. They claim Young Thug aka Jeffery Williams extended his hand to take the drugs and placed his hand under the table. Later after searching Adams they found Percocet, marijuana, tobacco, and other contraband wrapped in plastic and food seasoning.
The motion detailed the incident, saying Adams walked unattended to Williams and extended his closed right hand to the rapper. Williams then extended his open right hand and accepted an item later found to be Percocet. Williams then closed his hand and placed it under the table where he was seated, the motion reads. Despite the video lawyers for Adams dispute the claim.
“On behalf of Mr. Adams, these allegations are simply that: mere statements made by the state in an effort to thwart the lengthiness of the jury selection process. Mr. Adams adamantly maintains his innocence and looks forward to the conclusion of this trial.”
Kahlieff Adams faces the following charges: possession of schedule II controlled substance, willful obstruction of law enforcement misdemeanor, possession of marijuana less than one ounce, possession of alcoholic beverage by an inmate, and willful obstruction of law enforcement officers misdemeanor.
Young Thug isn’t off the hook yet as prosecutors will wait until a formal investigation is over before deciding if he will face charges.
