Young Thug’s Father Rails Against Prosecutors In YSL RICO Trial
The father of Young Thug has lashed out at the prosecutors in the RICO trial of the rapper and his associates, YSL, claiming that they are attempting to “railroad” his son.
The trial, which has been ongoing for several months, has seen a slew of high-profile witnesses testify against the defendants, including former YSL members who have cooperated with prosecutors.
Young Thug’s father, Raymond Pope, has been vocal about his son’s innocence, claiming that he is a victim of circumstance and is being unfairly targeted by prosecutors.
In a statement to HipHopDX, Pope expressed his frustration and disappointment with the way the trial has been handled.
“I’m not saying my son is innocent because he’s my son,” Pope said. “But I’m saying that they’re trying to railroad him. They’re trying to make him look like the worst person in the world, and that’s just not true.”
Pope also criticized the way prosecutors have handled the trial, claiming that they are relying too heavily on speculation and hearsay evidence.
“They’re trying to get a conviction by any means necessary,” Pope said. “They don’t care about the truth. They just want to get a conviction, no matter what it takes.”
The trial is ongoing, with a verdict expected in the coming weeks.