Young Thug has support in high places – quite literally – as he heads into the rest of his RICO trial come January.
Spotted on Tuesday (December 19), a “Free Jeffery” digital billboard popped up in Times Square that features a photo of a praying Thugger from inside a cell, followed by the acronym his lawyer recently claimed his name stands for: “Truly Humble Under God.”
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Entertainment company TSX appears to be behind the display, and they previously had a billboard for Young Thug and Drake’s “Oh U Went” video over the summer. Also credited on the billboard is the company STL vs. Hip Hop, which has its own Times Square history.
You can view the display below.
Earlier this month, Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial was delayed after one of his co-defendants was stabbed while in jail.
On December 12, court reporter Meghann Cuniff confirmed that the trial has been put on hold until January 2, 2024 while the defendant, Shannon Stillwell, recovers from the attack.
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“Young Thug’s RICO trial is on hold until Jan. 2,” she wrote on social media. “This after his co-defendant Shannon Stillwell was stabbed in jail. Judge Glanville told the jury yesterday there was a medical issue. Today he told them, ‘Unfortunately that medical issue still exists.’”
“The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office says Stillwell was stabbed by inmate Willie Brown, who’s been in jail without bond for almost 3 1/2 years,” Cuniff added.
Stillwell’s attorney, Max Schardt, gave a statement to WSB-TV reporter Michael Seiden that said: “Our first concern is Shannon’s health, and we hope to speak to him shortly. I will provide any more additional details when appropriate. Thank you.”
Stillwell, who was arrested alongside Young Thug and 27 others in May 2022, was previously stabbed in July 2022, according to jail officials.
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He faces several charges including murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, as well as conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
The trial is expected to last upwards of a year.
