Attorney for rapper Young Thug held in contempt, sentenced to jail on weekends
- The defense attorney for rapper Young Thug has been found in contempt by a Georgia judge.
- As a result, the attorney has been ordered to spend the next 10 weekends in jail.
- The attorney's actions have led to legal consequences in this case.
A Georgia judge has ordered rapper Young Thug's lawyer to spend 10 weekends in jail for contempt after he refused to disclose how he learned about a meeting between the judge, prosecutors, and a witness. The lawyer, Steel, was found in contempt for not revealing the source of his information and was jailed despite his appeals. The meeting in question involved a witness with immunity who had been held in contempt for refusing to testify. The judge expressed concern over the improper disclosure of information to Steel. Young Thug, a successful rapper and CEO of his record label, is facing charges related to gang, drug, and gun crimes. The lawyer's motion argues that the punishment for contempt is illegal and inconsistent. The witness involved in the meeting, Kenneth Copeland, had been jailed for not testifying despite having an immunity deal. The case involves allegations of Young Thug's involvement in a violent street gang affiliated with the Bloods.