Lawyer Reacts: YSL Trial Update: What Really Happened In Secret Ex Parte Meeting With The Judge? 

The judge didn’t even DENY this took place!!! He was only interested in finding out who snitched on him!!!

I've been in the legal field for 15 years and I have never seen this type of behavior from a judge. It is absolutely absurd.

As an attorney, hearing this blows my mind! What's also outrageous, in my opinion, is that they all seem so comfortable doing it. Even with the world watching! This is definitely a corrupt system and some folks need to lose their licenses.

Can we check Glanville's bar exam answers and scores ? The Judge's legal knowledge isn't even suited to even hear parking fine cases.

How on earth does the judge think that the "sacrosanctness of the judges chambers" is more significant than the fundamental fairness of the trial proceedings? I just cannot even believe this happened. ON CAMERA.

He was more concerned how they found out. Not the fact he participated in an illegal meeting. Shocking!

I don’t think Steele had a chance to say all he wanted to say because the judge kept interrupting

31:35 Steele _did_ actually mention perjury (plus a number of the other claims listed on the Affidavit) when he initially brought the issue to the court’s attention. The problem was that the Dishonourable Judge Urinal repeatedly interrupted him, effectively stifling Mr Steele’s speech and preventing the court from hearing his complete and unfettered motion.

I’m glad whoever informed the defense felt strongly enough about this that they informed the defense. The unknown hero in this situation!

Pretty sure the Judge & the DA met the RICO definition with this one.

*Steel wasn't able to make a record of the facts. The judge walked off the bench both times and the Baliff attempted to take Steel's notes. The judge also told Ashley that he knew Steel was told that by someone that was in the illegal meeting, because “He had too much detail”*

Whoever tipped off the defense team that this meeting had taken place is the real hero, whoever it was knew the law and that it was wrong, the judge and DA quite honestly no matter what someone thinks of the defendant violated his due process rights, someone with authority needs to step in immediately!

What’s crazy is he keeps denying the defense request for the transcript of the ex parte meeting 🥴

Your dad is such a boss! You are so lucky to have such a dad. Happy Father’s Day.

Hi. Atlanta resident. Just want to remind folks about the other pending RICO case - the one involving non-celebrities. Based on the level of dishonesty and disingenuousness presented so far, I've been pretty worried for my friends and comrades. THIS terrifies me. If this is the kind of case the state is willing to present and they're happy to engage in this kind of blatantly egregious behavior when they KNOW they're being closely watched - when they know this is a highly publicized case of national interest- what hope do the others have when lawtube isn't watching? What hope do any of us have?

33:47 that’s not what happened. the meeting in chambers happened when melnick (copeland’s original male attorney) was on his vacation. the female attorney, bumpass, covered melnick on that day and was pulled into the ex parte meeting. bumpass, the female attorney for copeland, was the one who was present for the ex parte meeting. bumpass was only supposed to be representing copeland for the limited purpose of defending him on contempt. the contempt issue was resolved when copeland got back on the stand and started testifying, so she moved for withdrawal. melnick, the original male attorney, was still attorney of record for copeland. the big picture issue here is that the judge and DA waited until copeland’s original attorney was out of the state to take advantage of the fact that only his temporary attorney, Bumpass, was there for them to have this coercive meeting.

Yes the whole Fulton County DA office has to be Investigated Immediately !!!!!!

Glanville is not qualified. He did not even understand the difference in direct contempt and Criminal Contempt

Who in the world would be able to take off work to be on a jury for months on end???

OMG but feeling like the ability to get a Fair trial (even with money) is pretty challenging. This is not the way it is supposed to be. Also the reason that I am opposed to the DP. Also the reason ALL trials should be streamed. Let the light shine in. Not the only solution but wow, we would never know without it. Thank you Peter and Papa T.

Glanfield is cooked because he admitted to Steel that " I'm concerned because you have too many 'specific' details of the meeting."

I know Copeland was difficult to understand in his testimony but I heard him say under oath to the prosecution that “I just said what you told me to say”. This can be a corollary of the ex parte meeting with him. Maybe gold for defence.

If I gave a bunch of statements from 9 years ago, and made it all up, and gave several different versions, I wouldn't remember either

Peter, your dad is great. And your face when he shared he was using the mic! Ha! Clearly razzing you from your comment on an earlier episode that he refuses to use it…he just wasn’t ready to use it until now 😊 cheers to you both! 🎉

And the fact that the judge was so against the defense about this makes me think it happened as defense thinks it did! Thank goodness for cameras in the courtroom because all this wouldn’t come to light if it weren’t for the cameras. Such a corrupt system all around.

When asked who told him about the secret meeting, Mr. Steele told the judge that "he should have told him" about the ex-parte meeting. Need we say anything else?

Yes, please continue to break this down with your dad! And for feedback on the logistics, Papa Tragos was just a little echoey. It's so cute that he brought it up and cares though! He wants you and your channel to do well and it shows. I hope you both have a great Father's Day.

Your dad is such an amazing lawyer and human being. Happy Father’s Day to you both🌹🌹

This is so crazy. The judge needs to recuse himself.

Fulton County is such a hot mess. The state legislature and / or oversight organizations need to make provisions to recall or some other means to remove corrupt judges and prosecutors. 🤦🏻‍♀️

At first Steel said he was CC on an email the judge brushed past it. So he was told how he got the information just not by who. The judge and the state haven't had good optics during this trial.

Woody is the most honest man in that courtroom! How many times does he have to say i was lying!!!

There are people in Fulton County sitting in jail for years and haven’t even had a first appearance hearing. And I am sure that other Georgia courts are just as bad It is a disgrace, and I am ashamed of my state

Judge should be privately investigated

*_I love listening to you and your dad. You guys are so smart and balanced with your analysis._*

If courtrooms are this corrupt ON CAMERA imagine how corrupt when there aren’t. I know of at least one other courtroom in Ga that is this corrupt but they search you before entering to be sure you have no proof of the shenanigans that goes on inside court.

It’s so awesome that you get to pick your father’s brains! Some people follow their father’s path because it’s the expectation. But, show after show, you demonstrate that your father passed on to you the passion for law!

This is absolutely wild. To think that things like this transpire in US courts is frightening and infuriating. These corrupt judges must be weeded out and the sooner the better.

No offense Peter, I love hearing your thoughts and perspective. But when Papa T is a guest, it's really great to hear what he has to say! I appreciate you letting Papa T have the floor and speak his thoughts!

Yes please keep covering this! And thank you so much for the update. Of all the trial happenings right now this exparte drama is the craziest. And thats saying alot😀

Judge Glenville never denied that there was an ex parte meeting. His statements seem to indicate that there was an ex parte meeting, but the attorney was not supposed to know about it.

When I heard "Meeting with sworn witness" my brian exploded cuz, wth? 🤦‍♀️🤯

Sooooo glad LYK and Big George r covering this! I was waiting for this specific analysis.

Glad to see u covering this! 🙏🏼🎉

This is so bad! Why isn’t the judge removed. Improper meeting without the defense and isn’t there also Brady violation too?

In this trial, there are FREQUENT instances of unexplained delays. For example, 5-minute breaks, that end up being 30 to 90 minute delays. Or 8:30am starts times, but the judge (and prosecution) doesn't show up until 11:00. We know about this one ex parte meting, however the Judge and Prosecution acted as if there was nothing wrong with ex parte meetings like this. This leads me to think there have been MANY of these inappropriate ex parte meetings

Thanks for having your dad on! I love to hear his knowledge!!

Love having your dad’s commentary as well!

If I was a juror in this sh!tshow, and it ends in a mistrial after THIS much of their time has been wasted I would be SOOOOO P!SSED!!!!!

Why isn’t this judge in jail yet. He admitted to breaking the law in open court. He needs to be removed from the bench, disbarred, and in prison. Hope the defense attorney files an official complaint against the judge with the state bar.

A question for Peter Tragos: When will the defense attorneys find out the result of the motion for the recusal of Judge Glanville?

fabulous to hear the perspectives of yourself and your dad. I hope this trial can be complete soon

Sound for Papa Tragos was GREAT! This case is CRAZY. Thanks for both of your explanations!

Your right there is alot of shady stuff happening in this courtroom. I have lost all faith in the justice system watching this trial.

Just want to say how inspirational your professional & family legacy is. In such a challenging time in history when relationships are attacked publicly, we appreciate the unity, respect & honor shown through generations of your family. Happy Fathers Day gentlemen & thank you.

Finally I’ve been waiting to hear from you with this case loo

The real RICO is apparently going on in the judges chambers. Odd.

I agree with Peter on the judge trying to shut down Steele. It felt like he absolutely knew more but was being cut off, and he was trying to be respectful as well. I also understand papa Tragos' point of view as well. Love the dynamic between you two!

For anyone interested, Judge McBurney is the JQC judge in GA and streams on YT. They recommended a different judge be removed from the bench this year. She did a ton of other things also, but one of the things she did was hold someone in contempt and didn’t have a hearing or provide her an attorney.

Great rundown on this! I watch your content all the time, but this specific discussion was suggested to me with high regards by someone else. Cheers to you both!

Let's face it. Glanville has the title of chief Judge/Justice but really, he's chief prosecutor! There is no way this guy is unbiased. He has clearly shown this throughout this trial. I hope he is held to account. And put in jail for his corruption.

It's scary that the judge can act like a 16th century King, or like a mob boss, and there is nothing being done about it. This is some Mad King level of power and behavior from judge Glanville, and it undermine the whole justice system in the USA. No checks and balances, no consequences, no safety, no trust. This judge have broken the social contact we have as a society. How can anyone trust in anything, and feel safe, when a judge can act like this? You are suppose to be the land of the free, yet a judge can act like they do in a dictatorship? It sure has effected my view of America, that this can happen so openly.

Sound seems ok from the UK. Glad to have tuned in and interesting to see the back and forward discussion been Father and Son. I will be here more as time goes on. Thank you both for helping me understand more about Rico law.

Not to mention that everyone who was deemed guilty by either these DAs or the judge can ask to have a retrial and that's a big expense. A very big expense.

Good old Fulton County, it seems like the real gang is the DA/Judge

Sounds like to me this Judge and the Prosecutors are corrupt as hell! Gail

So pleased to see you and so many others as well ...looking at and reporting on this case and this incident....so important for public awareness for so many reasons....l. Thank you for your expertise and transparency and support you are giving that we can hope for justice and that this corruption would be allowed to continue. And for the attorneys...who have to handle this case under the threat and fear of being jailed for just doing what any and every attorney has to, in responsibility to his own client. ..that is really scary ..that a judge would do what this one did. And to wonder how can any attorney would be able to function properly under such potentially threatening circumstances as being jailed for an objection! that is insane...not just unjust. it' is so lacking in substance and logic. It's wonderful to see the number of attorneys and legal professionals reporting on this and supporting the rights we and they have to correct this injustice they are seeing here. This is so encouraging to us that there is hope to see this corrected: what is and was a total disgusting disregard for our justice system and the further impact that could have , now and future, for any and all of us..

There’s no one I’d rather listen to about motions and what should be done than your dad. It feels like he just knows everything. No wonder your such a good lawyer Peter

Thank you for breaking this down!!!!!!!! We appreciate you both!

Thanks Peter and Papa Tregos. It's great to have you guys explaining legal issues and pointing out what is right and wrong in the legal system.

One thing that bothers me is; what happens when the defense attorneys file their discoveries in cases within this county? Does the DA's office withhold exculpatory evidence?

Glanville can’t recuse himself because an honorable judge wouldn’t be able to ignore the corruption that is still unknown to the public. He MUST remain, or he will let the whole case be lost, but he absolutely cannot step aside. Something BIG is up. This is just the tip. Him doing a 3 hour ex parte while a bunch of multimillionaires wait is the biggest sign to me.

Love Dad's legal commentary!! I am a new criminal pubkic defender (2y) and the textbooks do not teach you practicality.

A Judge should Know Better than to Deny a legitimate Defense. This has to be a Mistrial, or a Recusal-- if anything made it clear, schooling by both sides to avert Judges Errors were met with his Defiance, not an impartial judge.

This was my first time watching and I loved it! Thanks guys! ❤

The other day this situation looked really bad for the judge, now it looks like the worst case scenario possible.

How will we know if the transcript of the ex parte meeting is accurate? They've had time to change it. This whole situation is as corrupt as can be. Is there no oversight of the Fulton County judicial system?

Contrast between judge in Trump's NY state criminal trial who has full grasp of law and appropriate control of their courtroom and this judge is extraordinary.

THANK YOU for this analysis. I trust y'all's perspective.

So appreciate you both going over these details. Now we watch for the outcome! ⚖️

On Friday after KC was arrested. Judge told the jury and everyone to be there 8:30 on Monday. Defense and everyone else was there in the courtroom waiting on judge, love and Hilton and court reporter. Steel put 2 and 2 together.

Reason #8902 why I can't be a lawyer: Respectfully, Your Honor, what the f@#^?!

Thank you for the info.

Thank you both! Be blessed!

This is so educational that I want you to keep breaking this down .

Thank you for covering this. I know you are so busy!

Law enforcement officer's don't remember a lot Sir. Standard answer when those in authority are questioned 💪💪

Brilliant Father & Son lawyer commentary, Appreciate your expertise, always learning something new!, couldn't get any better! Thanks for sharing! 😊

Wow .. this is a big ol cash machine for the DA's office! This case will keep cashing in indefinitely!

Hope you both continue to cover this. Your combined knowledge / takes are always great.

Thanks for the explanation

Fulton County court system is a huge mess!

Peter, as usual this is great insight! Seeing you and Mr. Tragos go over this with thoughtful commentary is invaluable. I wasn't interested in this case but now I am because of current events.

OUT! GET THAT REVOLTING MAN OUT! Away from the center of the American way of life! God love that attorney! HE didn't let it go! The "former" judge and "former" DA's entire office should have to pay for the retrial!

Thanks guys. Enjoyed this.

Notice how absolutely mute prosecutor was about this matter. Usually can’t shut them up. “It was at that moment, they knew they f’ed up”.

I think the guy has a valid point, he has partial immunity, not Federal Immunity! The guy has more since than the prosecution gave him credit for! This is a miss trial!

Good morning. Thanks for covering this... I'm listening to it now. 😊

Happy Father’s Day Peter to you and your brilliant father‼️. Appreciate this channel and the coverage you give. It’s a great perspective and I can’t think of a single video/stream I’ve finished and haven’t learned something ‼️🤜🏼🤛🏼Jil😉

Law licenses need to be brought before the State Bar and lost over these actions at the very least. This is a prime example of what should not and will not be tolerated in our legal profession/system. If this Judge and State Prosecutors are allowed to continue to practice law, it sends the message that corruption is acceptable and no defendant should expect a fair trial. This is beyond ridiculous…