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20. Reflections of Young Thug's Release

Episode (20) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis reflects on a seismic shift in the YSL trial after highly prejudicial evidence slipped out during trial causing legitimate grounds for a mistrial. As the Judge's decision to grant a mistrial loomed over the case, it presented an opportunity for 4 of the 6 defendants, including Jeffery "Young Thug" Williams to take a plea that guaranteed Young Thug's freedom.

19. YSL Trial: The FYRE Festival of Legal Events

Episode (19) Kenneth discusses part of being an effective prosecutor is like being a good event planner. Trials are unpredictable events that require a lot of planning and accounting for the inevitable thing that can go wrong. Kenneth analogizes the DA's presentation of the YSL trial akin to the FYRE festival fiasco that became a captivating Netflix documentary in 2019. Sometimes when things are planned too big you run the risk of it turning into an epic disaster.
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18. Young Thug Trial: New Sheriff in Town, Motion Filing Paradise, & Win Win for the Defense

Episode (18) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis highlights Judge Paige Reese Whitaker as the new judge presiding over the case amid controversy leading to the removal of Judge Glanville. K. Will discusses Judge Whitaker’s strict house keeping rules and her reputation as an efficient, tough but fair judge; As Judge Whitaker gets up to speed (very low speed) on the case, defense lawyers are in motion filing paradise as they have a fresh set of Judge eyes to look at critical issues in the case. K. Will also breaks down the hidden consequences of the removal of Judge Glanville potentially from the jury’s perspective that may have a detrimental effect on the State’s case.
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17. YSL Trial: Judge Glanville's "Epiphany", Ex Parte Transcript Breakdown, & Bananas on the Horizon!

Episode (17) Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis discusses how the YSL RICO trial came to a screeching halt with the emergence of Deamonte “Yak Gotti” Kendrick’s attorney, Doug Weinstein by the filing of his second Motion for Recusal of Judge Glanville in light of the highly questionable ex-parte meeting held on June 10, 2024. K.Will also pinpoints highly inappropriate portions of the transcript of the ex-parte meeting that can be pivotal to the trajectory of the trial and the ramifications of the Motion for Recusal hearing.

16. Young Thug Trial Recap: "HELL OF A WEEK"

Episode (16)Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis discusses the explosive week of trial with the backdrop of State’s witness Kenneth “Lil Woody” Copeland serving the past weekend in jail for being held in contempt for not answering the DA’s questions. K. Will reflects on a highly questionable meeting involving Kenneth Copeland, Deputy DA Adrian Love and the Judge; Young Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steel being sentenced to jail; the cameo appearance of Trump Co-Defendant defense lawyer Ashleigh Merchant representing Brian Steel; replacement lawyer for Kenneth Copeland suspected by the Judge of leaking private information from said questionable meeting; Supreme Court of Georgia halting the Judge’s jail sentence of Brian Steel pending review. 
 
 

15. Fly on The Jury Room's Wall: Legal Discussion of Trump's Guilty Verdict

15. In Episode 15, host Kenneth M. Willis, Esq. discusses the historic 34 count guilty verdict of former President Donald Trump; wishes to be a fly on the wall to witness what appeared to be a dramatic shift in the deliberation room before the jury reached the swift verdict; and reflects on the conservative news coverage of Trump and their allegations that the trial was unfair, the judge was bias, and the DA abused his power, Kenneth asks a simple question: Where was this level of scrutiny when so many black defendants rights to a fair trial were trampled in the past?

14. Young Thug, P. Diddy, & Trump: Neapolitan Style Legal Analysis

Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis sets the stage for the State of Georgia venturing into Count 2 of the Young Thug YSL RICO trial involving the murder of Donovan Thomas which K. Will believes will be a pivotal portion of the case for the DA, Young Thug, and several co-defendants; K. Will then switches gears in discusses the latest bombshell video depicting P. Diddy physically abusing Cassie Ventura, and closes out with Trump’s Hush Money Trial in New York City in anticipation to closing arguments that are scheduled to commence after Memorial Day.  
 
 
 

13. GAME: "Know Thy Opponent"

Seasoned trial attorney Kenneth M. Willis discusses the importance of knowing your opponent's tendencies in preparation for trial. He emphasizes not to underestimate anyone and acknowledge everyone is special in their own unique way; the distinction of studying your opponent and not trying to be your opponent; and neutralizing your adversary in areas they may be effective. 

12. Once State's Witness, Forever State's Witness: Young Thug YSL Trial

12. Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis discusses alleged former YSL member, Walter “DK” Murphy’s never ending dilemma for providing statements to Atlanta Police stemming from a shooting that occurred on April 12, 2015 which the State now alleges to be part of YSL’s conspiracy to commit street gang activity. Although Mr. Murphy did prison time for his involvement in April 12, 2015, K. Will explains how Murphy made another deal with the DA to avoid more prison exposure as a result of the RICO indictment that was launched against him in 2022 which involved the same April 12, 2015 event. K. Will also discusses Sgt. Gaither's supposed knowledge of gangs that were allegedly running rampant in the Atlanta area and her and Deputy DA Adrian Love’s interpretation of the imagery of rap artists Future and Young Thug's mixtape album cover entitled "Super Slimey." 

11. Trump Hush Money Trial: Complete Breakdown Thus Far

Trial Attorney Kenneth M. Willis gives an in depth analysis of the historic Trump hush money trial in New York City including: jury selection; opening statements; gag order/contempt hearings; and testimony of former CEO of National Enquirer, David Pecker.