Yeah, she wants nothing to do with the case. Glanville shenanigans aside, the case has been so full of nonsense you could make an easy compilation of all the BS that’s since transpired. No, seriously:
Now, mind you, this half-hour analysis is based entirely on the first week of the case. A half hour may feel like a long time commitment when you have hours to bill, but you should at least listen to the prosecution’s opening statement at 3:12 – 3:54 for the unexpected Rudyard Kipling x Young Thug crossover episode.

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This high-profile case is quite the burden to inherit. After a less-than-seamless hand-off, it seemed like Judge Shukura L. Ingram would be the one taking over. Not so much.
NEW:
Judge Ingram has RECUSED HERSELF
Her deputy was the deputy arrested for an improper relationship with Thug’s co-defendant Big Bhris (Christian Eppingee) and she didn’t want the potential appearance of impartiality.
New judge will be assigned soon . https://t.co/veEXXGruns pic.twitter.com/tfpeF1Ukjm
— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) July 17, 2024
No shame or blame in recusing, much rather that than pulling a Clarence or Alito. There’s already been a replacement for the replacement:

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The new Judge in the Young Thug case has been assigned. Here we go again.
Judge Paige Reese Whitaker pic.twitter.com/3CUTft3PqQ
— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) July 17, 2024
Don’t get too attached though, if she wants an easy out, she has one:
Her re-election fundraiser was hosted by 3 defense attorneys in the case.
Brian Steel, Bruce Harvey, and David Botts pic.twitter.com/9nLtxxCUr9
— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) July 17, 2024
I’ve given up on this case ever being normal. Can’t say it isn’t entertaining though.
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