Lawyer for YSL Co-Defendant Claims Client Was Tased While In Holding Cell

Update 01/21/2023 4:07pm:

Previously, Young Thug’s lawyer addressed the media after an alleged drug deal went down in the courtroom. The rapper’s attorney Keith Adams says Young Thug was cleared of any wrongdoing in the situation. Now, a lawyer for another YSL defendant says there’s more to the story, claiming that police tased their client following the incident. 

Paperwork submitted by the lawyer says that Kahlieff Adams was being held in a holding area that found several officers coming in following the alleged deal. The lawyer has called for a full investigation after claiming that “several other individuals could hear loud banging and yelling coming from the holding area where Mr. Adams was being held.” From there, the lawyer said they were denied seeing their client after asking to check on them following the commotion. 

The lawyer went on to say, “According to the State, Mr. Adams was transported to Hospital because he allegedly ingested the contraband; however, upon information and belief, Mr. Adams was also transported because he needed medical assistance after being tased several times by officers.” Stay tuned for more updates. 

source: New York Times

Update 01/20/2023 12:56am:

Young Thug's lawyer addressed the media after video showed an alleged drug deal going down. Thug's attorney Keith Adams said his client was cleared of any wrongdoing.

Original 01/19/2023 8:46pm:

Young Thug and YSL co-defendant Kahlieff Adams face new allegations after being accused of conducting a hand-to-hand drug deal inside of the courtroom. Prosecutors filed a motion Thursday describing the alleged exchange, which took place during jury selection.

Surveillance footage shows Young Thug (real name Jeffery Williams) sitting before Adams approaches his table from behind. The YSL members are then seen shaking hands before law enforcement immediately steps in and reportedly confiscates what was later determined to be a Percocet pill. In their motion, prosecutors claimed courtroom deputies later found Percocet, marijuana, and tobacco on Adams, adding that the contraband was wrapped in plastic and food seasoning.

Young Thug's lawyer, Keith Adams, responded to the allegations and proclaimed his client's innocence.

"His side is the truth," the lawyer said. "The reality is Mr. Williams had nothing to do with what went on in the courtroom yesterday. One of the codefendants on his way to the restroom attempted to pass something to Mr. Williams, who immediately turned it over to the deputy. He did not know [what Kahlieff Adams handed him]. We don't know what it is, did not know. It was turned over to a deputy right away."

Kahlieff Adams' attorney, Keombre Calland, also released a statement that read, "On behalf of Mr. Adams, these allegations are simply that: mere statements made by the state in an effort to thwart the lengthiness of the jury selection process. Mr. Adams adamantly maintains his innocence and looks forward to the conclusion of this trial."

Keith Adams has since added that Young Thug will not be charged for the alleged incident.

"The State's Motion is replete with factual inaccuracies, embellishments, and attempts to make Mr. Willams responsible for someone else's actions," he stated. "The end result of an investigation into yesterday's incident was that Mr. Williams was not engaged in any wrongdoing. The responsible parties were charged and appeared in court for first appearances this morning."

Source: WSB-TV