As part of a RICO lawsuit involving him and his collaborators, Young Thug was arrested and imprisoned more than two years ago. Ural D. Glanville, the first presiding judge, denied bonds several times, and it seems the new magistrate isn’t letting up either.

Brian Steel requested that Paige Reese Whitaker review the rapper’s bond, but the request was denied on Tuesday, July 30. Regarding Glanville’s supposed bias in the case, she stated, “There will be a different ruling that will impact this trial — that may result in a mistrial with prejudice — but would not impact a reconsideration of [a] bond.”

“Maybe a bond could be considered then if there is a mistrial without prejudice,” Whitaker continued. We don’t have it at the moment, however that could change in the future. Co-defendant Marquavius Huey’s bond was also rejected, according to 11 Alive. Due to a petition filed by his attorney, Deamonte Kendrick’s plea for release was denied at the same time.

Following Fulton County Judge Shukura Ingram’s withdrawal from the trial earlier in the month, Whitaker assumed control of the case. She mentioned potential conflicts of interest related to a personal relationship with Akeiba Stanley, her former deputy at the courthouse.

“My recusal is required in this case due to the possibility that the former assigned deputy of this court will be called as a witness in any future proceedings,” she said. “The public’s trust in the proceedings may be weakened by the court’s inability to fairly evaluate this deputy’s credibility or make decisions about her criminal prosecution.”

Notably, following an unreported ex parte meeting with Kenneth “Lil Woody” Copeland, the state’s principal witness, Glanville, the initial judge in the case, was asked to resign.

Young Thug made an appearance on Mustard’s “Ghetto” earlier this month, despite the fact that he hasn’t released any solo music since 2023’s BUSINESS IS BUSINESS. The song was a notable selection on Faith Of A Mustard Seed and included Lil Durk.