Nicole Fegan, a defence attorney associated with the Young Slime Life (YSL) racketeering trial, has been arrested on serious charges unrelated to her work on the case.
Nicole Fegan charges: Here’s everything we know
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Fegan, who was representing Tenquarius Mender in a case that has since been severed from the main trial, finds herself facing charges that have shocked many.
Here is a detailed overview of the situation surrounding Nicole Fegan, her professional background, and the charges levied against her.
Who is Nicole Fegan?
Nicole Fegan is an attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a focus on criminal defence.
She gained notable recognition for her involvement in high-profile cases, including the defence of a defendant in the YSL Rico case.
Based on her Instagram activity, Fegan’s niche is in providing legal services to persons accused of street gang activity.
In particular, Fegan seems to not only champion the gang lifestyle but also revel in having the know-how to keep criminals out of prison and protect their illicit enterprises from the law.
Ties to Criminal Street Gang Activity
Authorities have charged Fegan with participation in criminal street gang activity and criminal solicitation to commit the offence of tampering with evidence.
These charges stem from an incident on 27 September 2022, involving a shooting that resulted in the death of one man and serious injuries to another.
The Atlanta Police Department alleges that Fegan tipped off a suspect involved in the shooting, advising him to dispose of his phone to avoid arrest, based on information she had learned during a preliminary hearing about the case.
More damning is the fact that Fegan was not representing this suspect at the time of her alleged involvement.
Here are the charges Nicole Fegan faces:
- Participation in Criminal Street Gang Activity: This charge implicates Fegan in activities related to criminal gang involvement, a serious allegation that suggests a connection beyond legal advocacy.
- Criminal Solicitation to Commit the Offense of Tampering with Evidence: Fegan is accused of advising a suspect to destroy potential evidence, which could obstruct the judicial process and impede an ongoing criminal investigation.
Fegan was taken into custody and is currently held in Fulton County Jail, awaiting further proceedings.
