Young Bandit.
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Young Thug entered a non-negotiated defense long-running RICO trial against the record label YSL. The rapper, born Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty to various firearms and drug charges, as well as participating in a criminal gang activity. Thug pleaded no contest to the leadership charge of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and criminal participation in criminal gang activities. His non-negotiated plea means both the state and his attorneys can recommend separate sentences, with Judge Paige Reese Whitaker deciding the sentence. Adriane Love, assistant district attorney for Fulton County, Georgia, recommended a sentence of 45 years in prison, with 25 in custody and 20 on probation. Thug’s lawyers have not yet made sentencing recommendations.

The bandit’s plea came after drama in an Atlanta courtroom. When court came back on the afternoon of October 31, Judge Whitaker said he realized Thug’s team was at an “impasse” with the state. He then asked if she wanted to enter a non-negotiated plea. The bandit looked uncertain. Whitaker then took a break for Thug to consult with his lawyers. When the court returned about a half hour later, Thug was ready to make his non-negotiated plea.

Young Thug was on trial along with five defendants in the longest criminal case in Georgia history. Three of these defendants – Quamarvation Nichols, Marquavius ​​Huey and Rodalius Ryan – made plea deals earlier this week. Another defendant, Yak Gotti, turned down a new plea deal today, according to his attorney, Doug Weinstein. “Yak Gotti rejected the state’s final plea offer and intends to take it to the jury, get our not guilty verdicts, and go home,” Weinstein said. he told Atlanta’s WSB-TV. Final co-defendant Shannon Stilwell also turned down the plea deal. Law and Crime reported.

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