Young Thug is seemingly looking to end his YSL RICO trial sooner rather than later with a plea deal. On Thursday (Oct. 31), his legal representation announced his intent to accept a deal from the prosecution.
The development comes amid the rapper’s headline-worthy trial, which has also earned the title of the longest trial in Georgia history. He has been behind bars since May 2022, but jury selection didn’t begin until January 2023. Open statements didn’t kick off until later that year, in November.
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Should Thug accept a plea, he’ll be one of several defendants Atlanta investigators bagged on the same charges, including his rap peer, Gunna. In Dec. 2022, Gunna accepted an Alford plea deal, sending shock waves through social media and sparking rumors of “snitching” on his brother.
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What To Know About Young Thug’s Plea Deal
According to WSB-TV, the ‘Ski’ rapper—whose legal name is Jeffrey Williams—is expected to accept the deal.
In fact, it’s been a week of accepting and rejecting pleas for defendants involved in the RICO trial. Also, on Thursday, Yak Gotti’s lawyer said he intends to take his fight against the charges to the jury. Gotti, whose real name is Deamonte Kendrick, hopes to go home with a not-guilty verdict.
Meanwhile, another defendant named Quamarvious Nichols accepted the deal on Tuesday (Oct. 29), pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate the RICO Act, per WSB-TV. Although he was sentenced to 20 years in prison, he will reportedly only serve seven behind bars. The next day, another defendant with the same charge, Rodalius Ryan, also accepted a plea deal.
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