Young Thug’s lawyer has been held in contempt by Judge Ural Glanville, marking a significant development in a case that has garnered widespread attention since before the start of the prolonged trial. The incident has once again thrust the YSL RICO case into the spotlight, leaving many wondering what will happen next.
Brian Steel, the attorney in question, has a long legal career that dates back to 1991 when he served as an assistant public defender for Fulton County. He later worked at the Wolfe & Steel Firm before becoming a partner at The Steel Law Firm. Steel has also made headlines for his work with artists like 21 Savage and Playboi Carti.
On June 7, Judge Glanville held Steel in contempt after he refused to disclose his source regarding an alleged meeting involving prosecutors and the judge. Steel was seen removing his blazer after Glanville ordered for him to be taken into custody. Ultimately, Steel was sentenced to 20 days in jail to be served on weekends.
In a nutshell, Judge Glanville demanded that Steel reveal his source, which he declined to do, leading to the contempt ruling. The judge accused Steel and another attorney for Thug, Keith Davis, of being on “precarious ground” and attempting to “extort the court.” The full contempt order states that Steel is in direct criminal contempt for withholding information about the meeting in question.