The video of a 2021 interview that was posted online about two weeks ago shows a witness offering to provide information in the investigation into Young Thug in exchange for leniency, the newspaper reported.
Timmons says prosecutors chose to try the group under the RICO act because it helps them tell a story and connect multiple crimes, showing a pattern of criminal activity.
Inside the Fulton County courthouse on Friday another 200 jurors were briefed on the case. In all, around 600 potential jurors participated in an orientation of sorts.
Grammy award-winning rapper Young Thug appeared in a Fulton County courtroom for a scheduled pre-trial motions hearing Thursday morning, but the judge was forced to delay the hearing because of technical difficulties.
Last week, prosecutors charged the 30-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Jeffery Lamar Williams with street racing, reckless driving, speeding, and speeding.
In a statement released by his lawyers, Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Kitchens stated that he had taken a so-called Alford plea, also known as a “best interests plea”
Kim Kardashian is coming to the defense of jailed rapper 29-year-old Gunna, who is accused of being on of the leaders of the YSL (Young Slime Life) gang in Atlanta.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is asking the court to delay the trial of Young Thug, Gunna, and 26 other defendants charged in a RICO case.
Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, and four other defendants are facing new charges, according to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.
According to the New York Times, citing numerous threats to kill or harm witnesses, prosecutors in the case against the YSL group and Atlanta-based rap star and alleged leader Young Thug, have confirmed a requirement that forces defense lawyers to withhold all contact information from their clients.
An 18-year-old is facing 23 counts of terroristic threats after he reportedly threatened to kill Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat, his wife and other members of law enforcement on social media.
Rap lyrics are being used as evidence in a major gang bust allegedly involving two Atlanta rappers. But the Fulton County District Attorney's office faces criticism for it, as some lawyers consider it an 'overreach.'
Atlanta Rapper Gunna is now in police custody after his name appeared on an indictment charging him and 27 other people with gang-related criminal activity.
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