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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.   

10. Who Called Cassie's "Bluff?": An Exploration of P. Diddy's Legal Woes

Kenneth explores the drip effect of a single federal civil lawsuit filed by Casandra “Cassie” Ventura on November 16, 2023 against Sean “P. Diddy” Combs which arguably was the catalyst that ignited P. Diddy's legal woes in the civil and criminal world. 
 

9. Inspiration/Motivation: Specific Intent to Evolve

Kenneth M. Willis delivers a message aimed to inspire his audience to heighten their level of intentionality to evolve in their respective craft. Kenneth references his recent experience as a middle of the road runner in a running group known as Black Men Run New Orleans as a pivotal desiring point to evolve into a more advanced runner similar to his growth as a seasoned criminal defense trial lawyer after 15 plus years in the game. 

8. "All in the Videos" Georgia Supreme Court’s Overturned Murder Conviction and its effect on the Young Thug Trial

Kenneth breaks down the recent Georgia Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a murder conviction where the DA presented a rap video as evidence where defendant Morgan Baker was brandishing a firearm. The lower court’s verdict reminded Kenneth of a guilty verdict for manslaughter that came down many years ago against famous No Limit recording artist Mac Phipps, known as the Camouflage Assassin. The lyrics from Mr. Phipps popular song “Murda, Murda, Kill, Kill” was introduced as evidence to an all white jury in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana (known as St. Slammany). Kenneth gives his opinion on what effect the Georgia Supreme Court’s decision may have on the YSL Young Thug trial.

7. FANI WILLIS-The Judge Ruled: I'm Still Here

Kenneth breaks down Judge McAfee’s recent ruling to decide whether DA Fani Willis and/or Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade will be disqualified from their Election Interference case against Trump and his co-defendants. Kenneth’s first thoughts of the ruling brought him back to his younger days coming up in the black baptist church as he recalls the gospel song “Still Here” by The Williams Brothers.