Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty in YSL case in Atlanta
A Fulton County judge sentenced him to 40 years but commuted that to time served and probation. The case was seen as a template for a potential Donald Trump trial.
Georgia Prosecutors Move Forward With YSL Trial After Young Thug’s Sentence and Guilty Plea
Now that Young Thug has been sentenced after his guilty plea, Georgia is moving forward with the remaining 14 defendants in the RICO trial.
WATCH: YSL RICO Trial resumes for remaining defendants after Young Thug's plea deal
After Young Thug's plea deal last week, two co-defendants remain as the long-running YSL RICO Trial resumes on Monday morning.
Atlanta rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to some charges in YSL case | Here's how we got here
ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Young Thug has been in the headlines since his arrest in Fulton County two years ago after prosecutors alleged that his record label YSL, also known as Young Slime Life, was a criminal street gang.
How Atlanta rapper Young Thug’s guilty plea came together
What made Atlanta rapper Young Thug change his mind and plead guilty in his Fulton County gang and racketeering case? The threat of a mistrial played a role.
Young Thug YSL Trial Plea: 5 Times Lawyer Blasted ‘Offensive’ Prosecution
When Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug stepped up to a courtroom podium Thursday to give a non-negotiated plea in his gang and racketeering conspiracy case in Atlanta, it was a gamble that paid off. Without any safety net in the form of a signed deal with prosecutors,
Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges
Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence. The 33-year-old Grammy-winning artist,
YSL RICO jury returns to hear testimony after 2 remaining co-defendants refused plea offers
ATLANTA — The jury in the YSL RICO trial returned on Monday for the first time since rapper Young Thug was released from jail ...
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Since the YSL arrests, covering Atlanta rap is an emotional rollercoaster
Welcome to Heat Check, a biweekly music column where AJC culture reporter DeAsia Paige explores the temperature of Georgia’s buzzing, expansive music scene. The column includes music news, trends and ...
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'I'm sorry' | Young Thug banned from Atlanta for decade closes YSL trial with apologies to court
During an emotional courtroom address, Atlanta rapper Young Thug ... of his involvement in a RICO case connected to the alleged YSL street gang—a case that became Georgia's longest-running ...
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Young Thug Accepts Plea Deal in YSL RICO Case, Trial in Fulton County Continues with Two Defendants
The YSL RICO trial proceeds with two defendants after Young Thug's plea deal and a brief delay due to a defendant's stabbing.