Judge Denies Young Thug's Bond Request in Prolonged RICO Trial

The rapper remains in jail as the longest criminal trial in Georgia history continues under new judicial oversight.

Young Thug, real name Jeffrey Williams, has been in jail since May 2022.
The trial, now in its 19th month, includes charges against 28 individuals.
Judge Paige Reese Whitaker denied the bond request, citing no new circumstances.
The case has seen unusual incidents, including a secret meeting leading to the previous judge's recusal.
Prosecutors allege Young Thug co-founded a violent gang; his defense claims YSL is a record label.