During the ongoing Young Thug, YSL RICO trial in Fulton County, a dramatic turn of events unfolded as Attorney Brian Steel was held in contempt of court by Judge Glanville on Monday afternoon.

Steel, one of the attorneys representing Jeffery Williams, also known as Young Thug, shocked the courtroom by revealing his knowledge of an ex parte conversation that occurred before the court session on Monday morning. This conversation reportedly involved the judge, prosecutors, and witness Kenneth ‘Lil Woody’ Copeland, where Copeland allegedly confessed to the killing of Donovan ‘Nut’ Thomas Jr.

When questioned by Judge Glanville about the source of his information, Steel refused to disclose it, leading to the judge giving him a five-minute ultimatum. Upon Steel’s continued refusal, Judge Glanville declared him in contempt of court and ordered him into custody.

Following the incident, other attorneys present demanded a mistrial, emphasizing that Steel’s removal compromised Young Thug’s right to counsel. Despite this, Steel was eventually allowed to return to the courtroom after a break, with the condition that he reveal his source by 5 p.m. to avoid remaining in custody for contempt.

Meanwhile, the trial also saw the testimony of Kenneth Copeland, who had previously invoked his Fifth Amendment right and was arrested for it. Copeland’s testimony on Monday was marked by evasiveness, as he struggled to provide clear answers and even had difficulty identifying individuals in court.

As the trial continues, the developments surrounding Attorney Brian Steel’s contempt of court and the testimony of key witnesses like Kenneth Copeland add further intrigue to the high-profile Young Thug case.