Steel got Copeland to confirm that he had heard Thomas wanted him physically harmed as retribution.
The exchange could prove significant if it raises enough reasonable doubt for jurors over who killed Thomas.
Copeland, meanwhile, has disavowed anything he told police that implicates Williams.
Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, makes his first appearance at the Fulton County courthouse in Atlanta on Dec. 15, 2022.Arvin Temkar/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP
Copeland said he didnt know.
I never had no conversation with Nut outside the gambling house, Copeland testified Tuesday.
I never had a conversation with him.
Copeland replied, Something like that.
Copeland said the group was armed.
Steel asked before the judge ruled he had to rephrase the question.
Did you ever listen to Donovan Thomas have a meeting with others where they discussed you?
I was told that, Copeland responded.
The video features Copeland and Turner acting out scenes of a fictional murder.
I opened on him.
I said that Mr. Copeland killed Donovan Thomas.
Copeland said he was locked up on a weapons case at the time but he was aware.
The murder charge was later dropped.
Stillwell and Kendrick are two of Williams five co-defendants currently on trial with him and have pleaded not guilty.
Steel picked up the line of questioning when Copeland returned to the stand Tuesday.
After first trying to evade the question, Copeland answered, Yes.
Steel is expected to continue his cross examination Wednesday, with lawyers for three other co-defendants expected to follow.
Under the indictment, Williams is charged with racketeering conspiracy, gang participation, and drug and firearm possession.
In addition to Thomas slaying, Stillwell also is charged with the 2022 murder of Shymel Drinks.
