Legal Troubles and Arrest
Representing Tenquarius Mender in the trial where Young Thug is accused of overseeing a criminal network, Fegan found herself in legal turmoil. She faced charges of participating in criminal street gang activity and criminally soliciting tampering with evidence. The arrest occurred in Gwinnett County, with Fegan subsequently being transported to Fulton County. Once celebrated for her legal expertise and fashionable image, Fegan now grapples with her own legal challenges.
Background and Legal Issues
Fegan’s legal issues began in 2022 when the Atlanta Police Department investigated a double shooting in the city’s northwest. During the probe, it was revealed that Fegan had contacted a suspect involved in the shooting. Allegedly, she shared information from a preliminary hearing and advised the suspect, whom she was not representing at the time, to dispose of their phone to avoid arrest.
Arrest on Gang-Related Charges
Nicole Fegan, known for her involvement in the “Young Slime Life” racketeering trial, faced separate gang charges as of February 16, 2024. She was arrested on allegations of engaging in criminal street gang activity and soliciting evidence tampering related to a fatal shooting in September 2022.
During the investigation into the shooting, authorities claim Fegan contacted a suspect, informing them of an active arrest warrant. It’s also alleged she shared information from a preliminary hearing about the shooting, advising the suspect to dispose of their phone to avoid arrest.
Legal Status and Career
As of now, Nicole Fegan is held at Fulton County Jail, and her legal representation status remains unclear. Born in Georgia in 1989, she is a well-known lawyer with details about her family not widely known. Growing up in Atlanta, Fegan completed her schooling in 2007 and then moved to Philadelphia to attend Drexel University.
In 2011, she earned her undergraduate degree from Drexel University, followed by obtaining her law degree from AJMLS in 2013. Nicole Fegan graduated with top honors and established her criminal defense law firm, Fegan Law, LLC. She gained recognition for successfully defending against a murder charge within six months of starting her firm, becoming the youngest lawyer to do so.
Active in legal associations like the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Fegan also founded the nonprofit organization Proof Period, Inc., dedicated to helping individuals in the justice system complete their mandatory community service hours.
Throughout her career, Nicole has represented notable personalities such as Peewee Longway and Young Thug. However, her career faced a setback when she was arrested on unrelated gang charges in February, adding a complex chapter to her legal journey.
