June 15th 2024.
The ongoing RICO trial of popular hip-hop artist, Young Thug, has been full of unexpected twists and turns. Just last week, he was sent to jail for being in contempt of court. But the surprises didn't stop there. During the trial, a former associate of Young Thug, known as Kenneth Copeland or "Lil Woody," made a shocking confession on the witness stand. He revealed that he had been fabricating stories to police officers during his interactions with them over the years.
According to Complex, Copeland was questioned by a prosecutor on June 14 about statements he had made to the police regarding crimes allegedly committed by members of Young Thug's label, YSL. However, Copeland kept responding with a simple "yes" without providing any further details. This prompted the prosecutor to ask if he was just trying to speed up the questioning by giving short answers.
In response, Lil Woody explained that he was indeed trying to speed up the questioning because he was exhausted and tired of being asked the same questions over and over again. He clarified that he couldn't lie because he had already stated that he didn't remember the details. He then went on to reveal the reason behind his false statements to the police.
"I was constantly being harassed by the police. They would come and grab me, and every time they did, I would tell them a different story. I knew the truth, but I was desperate to convince them that I was innocent and that I didn't do anything wrong. I would say whatever they wanted me to say, just to get them off my back," he said.
Meanwhile, the trial of Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, continued on Thursday with Lil Woody as a witness. Williams had been charged with conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and was also accused of participating in street gang activity. In addition, he faced three counts of violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, possession of a firearm while committing a felony, and possession of a machine gun.
Prosecutors alleged that Young Thug was the leader of a Bloods street gang affiliate and was involved in several crimes, including murders, armed robberies, and assaults between January 2015 and May 2022. The trial created quite a buzz, with many eagerly following the developments. In a surprising turn of events, the judge even threw Young Thug's attorney in jail for being in contempt of court. It seems like this trial is far from over, and we can expect more shocking revelations to come to light.
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