Michael Seiden
@SeidenWSBTV
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Reporter@wsbtv IG:mseiden1120
Atlanta, GA
Joined September 2011
BREAKING: Rappers @youngthug ,@1GunnaGunna among 28 defendants charged in 56 count indictment in Fulton County. My colleague @MarkWinneWSB & I have exclusive details. @wsbtv.
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EXCLUSIVE: My colleague @MarkWinneWSB just obtained surveillance video that shows the moment prosecutors accuse Young Thug and his co defendant Kahlieff Adams of conducting a “hand-to-hand” drug deal in court.@wsbtv
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Nearly two dozen lawyers showed up to the #YSL trial to show support for Brian Steel. 📷 @chadha_law @wsbtv
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BREAKING: One hour after Atlanta mayor, police chief address shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner, officers are back in the neighborhood , where they’re responding to a triple deadly shooting. One person is dead and two others injured.
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PROSECUTORS: SERGIO “Gunna” KITCHENS,associate of YSL,.accused of appearing in a video released on social media titled “Fox 5,” wearing a “YSL” pendant and a “Slatt” pendant, with lyrics stating “We got ten-hundred round choppers.”@wsbtv.
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.@Atlanta_Police have issued arrest warrants for Jordyn Jones, 21 and Barron Brantley, 21 in the murder of 21-year-old Alexis Crawford. They’re both expected to be charged w/ murder.
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.@youngthug is accused of renting 2014 Infiniti Q50 sedan from @Hertz , which was used in the commission of the murder of Donovan Thomas, Jr., a rival gang member, on 1-10-15, according to indictment.@wsbtv.
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Prosecutors allege that two associates of YSL, CHRISTIAN EPPINGER and ANTONIO SUMLIN, worked to get permission of @youngthug to make a 2nd attempt to murder @YFNLUCCI while he’s jailed in Fulton County. @wsbtv @MarkWinneWSB.
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BREAKING: YFN Lucci will serve about 3.5 months in jail and then he will be released and serve the rest of his sentence on probation. @wsbtv.
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BREAKING: YSL defense attorney Nicole Fegan arrested on gang changes, .@Atlanta_Police confirmed. @wsbtv
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JUST IN: @youngthug booked into @FultonSheriff on charges of Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act & Participation in Criminal Street Gang Activity. He will make his first appearance on Tuesday at 1130 am. @wsbtv
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According to 56 count indictment, @youngthug is facing charges of participation in street gang activity and conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act; @1GunnaGunna is facing one count of conspiring to violate (RICO).
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.@wsbtv photojournalist & @MarkWinneWSB captured this exclusive image of authorities taking @youngthug into custody earlier this evening.
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The indictment includes charges of conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, murder, armed robbery , participation in criminal street gang activity. @wsbtv @MarkWinneWSB.
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“YSL’s founders were Jeffery Williams AKA “Young Thug,” AKA “Slime,” Walter.Murphy AKA “DK,” and Trontavious Stephens AKA “Tick,” AKA “Slug.”.
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BREAKING: Rapper Gunna (Sergio Kitchens) has surrendered to authorities in Fulton County. He is charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). @wsbtv
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Young Thug is facing additional felony charges after investigators discover drugs and guns while raiding his Buckhead home. @wsbtv
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MORE DETAILS: The 56-count grand jury indictment charges 28 members and associates of Young Slime Life or “YSL.”@wsbtv @MarkWinneWSB.
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Prosecutors:.“YSL is a criminal street gang that started in late 2012 in the Cleveland Avenue area of ATL. YSL claims affiliation with the national Bloods gang.”.
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JUST IN: Atlanta rapper @WakaFlocka forced to dodge barrage of bullets after gunmen opened fire on recording studio, per law enforcement sources. @wsbtv.
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NEW INFO: I’m reviewing the 88 page indictment and there are some very serious allegations against @youngthug. Follow along for additional details. @wsbtv.
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Prosecutors say the surveillance shows Adams walk over to where Young Thug is seated with his attorney and then drop a Percocet in his hand. A deputy confronts Young Thug and he turns over the pill to authorities.
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I’m continuing to read through the 88 page indictment. Here is the complete list of defendants and charges they’re facing.
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When deputies searched Adams, they found him in possession of Percocet, marijuana and tobacco wrapped in plastic and food seasonings to conceal the odor of weed, according to investigators.
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An attorney (Keith Adams) for Young Thug responded to the allegations that his client was involved in the drug deal.@wsbtv
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JUST IN:@lildurk will be booked in on .1)Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder.2)Agg. Assault.3)Unlawful For Employed by/ Associated with Criminal Street Gang to Conduct/Participate in Crime. 4)Poss. of Firearm During Commission of a Felony.5) Poss. of Firearm by Convicted Felon.
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More than 14K fans purchased tickets to watch tonight’s game from inside @TruistPark , according to team spokesperson.
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“The case has come to one of the saddest conclusions possible and has been absolutely heartbreaking.”.-Chief Erika Shields on the murder of Alexis Crawford, 21.
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BREAKING: Atlanta Mayor @KeishaBottoms is preparing to rollback city’s reopening plans to help slow the surge of coronavirus cases; the city is currently in phase 2 of its 5 step reopening plan, but now they will go back to phase 1, according to mayor’s spokesperson. @wsbtv.
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INVESTIGATORS: Adams was taken to Grady Hospital after he appeared to ingest other items of contraband in an effort to conceal the extent of his crimes within the courtroom.
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BREAKING: Ludacris’ longtime manager Chaka Zulu arrested on murder charge. The music executive, whose real name is Ahmed Obafemi, is also charged w/ aggravated assault , possession of firearm during commission of a felony and simple battery, according to jail records. @wsbtv
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Atlanta, 25 people shot in the last 24 hours! We’re better than this!.
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YSL defense attorney Suri Chadha Jimenez is no longer headed to jail after he complied w/ Judge Glanville’s order to buy lunch for all the lawyers after he was held in contempt of court last week. Cant go wrong with Lemon Pepper.@themckitchen@magiccity @chadha_law
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BREAKING: Prosecutors in Fulton County have dropped murder and other charges against Ludacris’ longtime manager, Chaka Zulu, after they determined he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed a 23-year-old during a fight in the parking lot of his Buckhead.@wsbtv
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.@youngthug defense attorney speaks with my colleague @MarkWinneWSB:. “I’ll tell you the response to any allegation; Mr. Williams committed no crime whatsoever and we will fight to my last drop of blood to clear him.”. -Defense attorney Brian Steel
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BREAKING: @Atlanta_Police responding to reports of active shooter in Midtown Atlanta (1110 w Peachtree). Asking public to shelter in place. @wsbtv.
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BREAKING: YFN Lucci is headed to prison after pleading guilty to one count of VIOLATION OF THE STREET GANG TERRORISM AND PREVENTION ACT. @wsbtv.
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Just arrived at the scene of triple deadly shooting. This is just feet from where a young girl was shot and killed last night.
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BREAKING: Parents of GA man facing federal charges after threatening to shoot House Speaker on live TV expressed concerns about their loved ones “strange behavior” and QAnon conspiracies to local police chief months before making allege threats. @wsbtv .
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Here’s another photo sent to me by lawyers in courtroom.
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Sheesh! Work doesn’t stop for defense attorney @MaxGoddard13. He’s representing Shannon Stillwell in longest trial in state history. I went to court for a hearing on another case and saw him representing another client. Many defendants still waiting for their day in court.
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Family spokesman told me that Alexis Crawford grew up in Athens and was one of 10 children.
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I just reached out to Young Thug’s girlfriend, Mariah the Scientist, and she texted me the following statement regarding what happened today in court:⬇️
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“The decision was made to immediately relieve the sergeant and the officer from duty and place the sergeant on unpaid suspension.”.
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“Upon reviewing the video, the actions of the sergeant appear to be unacceptable and we are also concerned with the apparent lack of reaction from another officer present during the incident.”.
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Prosecutors filed a motion,.asking the court to “make a finding of fact that Court was delayed on January 18, 2023 because of the actions of Defendant Williams and Defendant Adams.”@wsbtv.
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JUST IN: Lil Wayne, Birdman, Rich Homie Quan, YFN Lucci among notable witnesses who could testify against Young Thug during YSL trial. Jury selection begins today. I'm working on posting the State's list of 372 witnesses. @wsbtv.
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EXCLUSIVE: After more than a year of silence, jury foreman is speaking w/us about what it was like to be involved in the longest trial in state history. @wsbtv .
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.@Atlanta_Police told me that one of suspects led detectives to Dekalb County, where they discovered the body of Alexis Crawford, 21. The @CAU student was reported missing on Oct. 30.
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JUST IN: #YSL case against Young Thug and his alleged associates has been put on hold until another judge rules on whether Judge Glanville should have to recuse himself from the case.
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A local high school football player says he’s planning to dedicate his senior season to his beloved parents who died last week after getting infected with COVID 19.
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In 2022, APD was investigating a double shooting on the northwest side of the city and police learned that Fegan had contacted a suspect in the shooting, warning him about active warrants for his arrest, APD confirmed.
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.@Atlanta_Police just issued the following statement:. “On July 26, 2021, Chief Bryant and commanders within the Atlanta Police Department became aware of a video, posted on social media, showing an Atlanta Police sergeant kicking a woman in her head.”.
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MORE INFO: Fegan provided information she had learned during a preliminary hearing related to the shooting and advised the suspect to dispose of his phone as police were going to arrest him. She was not representing him at the time, police confirmed.
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#breaking. @lilbaby4PF arrested on charges of failure to use correct signal, flee /attempt/ elude police and reckless driving. See #exclusive video of rapper on Nightbeat at 11 pm. @wsbtv
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The first reports of gunfire happened 720 pm at 1192 Pryor Road sw.
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Fegan is charged with participation in criminal street gang activity and criminal solicitation to commit the offence of tampering with evidence.
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BREAKING: Rapper Yak Gotti has rejected the State’s latest plea. Ready to take this to the jury.
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MORE INFO: @WakaFlocka , whose real name is Jaquan Malphurs, was among nearly a dozen people at the recording studio when the bullets started flying;witnesses told police that three gunmen fired shots into the studio, police confirmed.
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MORE DETAILS: As part of his negotiated plea, YFN Lucci was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but after serving a 1/3 of his sentence, he is eligible for parole. After getting credit for time served, he will be eligible for parole in 3.5 months.
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“The Atlanta Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards (OPS) was directed to open an investigation into the actions of all employees on-scene and their investigation is to be expedited. “.
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BREAKING: Yak Gotti found not guilty on all charges; Shannon Stillwell was found guilty only on count 64, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. @wsbtv.
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NEW INFO: Suspected YSL associate charged w/ shooting up Lil Wayne’s tour bus while the hip-hop superstar was performing in Atlanta in 2015. Jimmy Winfrey is charged with aggravated assault w/ a deadly weapon , according to indictment.
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PHASE 1 will order all residents to stay home except for essential trips . Non-essential facilities will remain closed.
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BREAKING: YSL defendant Shannon Stillwell stabbed in Fulton County jail, sheriffs office confirmed. We’re working to get additional info. @wsbtv.
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Young Thug and his defense attorney Brian Steel sharing a smile together as they listen to the superstar rapper’s hit “Halftime” in court today.@wsbtv
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APD has identified the two APD officers involved in the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks. (Left) Devin Bronsan has been placed on administrative leave. (Right) Garrett Rolfe has been fired after firing deadly shots. Bronsan joined the department in 2018; Rolfe joined in 2013
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EXCLUSIVE: Here’s another look at the armed robbery. Freddie Bankroll escapes w/o injury while his cousin is pistol whipped. @wsbtv
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PLEASE HELP POLICE FIND THE SHOOTERS WHO KILLED THIS INNOCENT GIRL.
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APD just confirmed that Fegan was arrested in Gwinnett County and transported to Fulton County. We’re working on getting the warrants , but the hack is presenting a bit of a challenge .
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Young Thug’s co counsel , Keith Adams, just said that he has the same information as Brian Steel and has filed a motion for a mistrial.
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JUST IN: Robert Aaron Long, 21 , is booked into jail accused of murdering 8 people in shooting spree targeting Asian massage parlors across metro Atlanta.
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#BREAKING.Just arrived at Cumberland Mall in Cobb County where there’s a massive police presence after reported shooting inside food court.
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Atlanta rapper Young Thug’s father tells Channel 2 Action News that his son is getting blamed for something he didn’t do. Here’s a clip from my colleague @MarkWinneWSB exclusive interview. @wsbtv
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THIS IS INSANE!!! Right now, we’re in Fulton County Superior Court , where a 13-year-old boy is asking a judge to issue an arrest warrant for his teacher who is accused of twisting his arm after he broke school policy by buying ice cream while serving in school suspension!.
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DEVELOPING: @youngthug is scheduled to make his first court appearance this morning in Fulton County. Stay w/ @wsbtv for the latest.
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JUST IN: Jessica Renzi, a former surgical tech w/ @WellstarHealth ,has been terminated after posting this @tiktok_us video on her account.
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Never a dull moment in the #YSL trial. Headed to court in the morning to try to make sense of what has been going on.
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Heartbreaking scene outside Gwinnett Medical Center. Officers from multiple departments escort body of fallen officer, Antwan Toney, 30.
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MORE INFO: When officers arrived at the nw Atlanta recording studio, they were greeted outside by two armed men who told them that their friend had been shot in the right arm, police said. @WakaFlocka wasn’t injured. Search continues for gunmen.
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EXCLUSIVE: A disgraced ex- APD officer will spend the next 10 years in prison after he plead guilty for his role in the armed robbery of rising rapper Freddie Bankroll in October of 2019. @wsbtv
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Brian Steel, who is currently representing Young Thug in the #YSL RICO gang case, is now a member of the defense team that’s representing a metro Atlanta attorney who had his murder conviction overturned in a suspected road rage incident.
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