16 hours Ago By Caroline Fisher
Young Thug is finally able to put his legal issues behind him for now following a long, chaotic trial. The rapper accepted a plea deal last month and was soon released from prison. He'll spend 15 years on probation, and must abide by various release conditions.
Regardless, his supporters are thrilled that he's back home. They're eager to hear what music he has up his sleeve, and glad to see him enjoying his freedom. Unfortunately, however, the same can't be said for his former co-defendant Yak Gotti.
The artist reportedly refused a plea deal around the same time Young Thug accepted one, and he remains behind bars. At the time, his attorney Douglas Weinstein told FOX 5 Atlant a that his client "fully intends to take this to the jury and get our not guilty verdicts and go home." Now, he's reportedly secured at least one legal win, according to @ThuggerDaily on X.
Read More: Yak Gotti Refuses Plea Deal Amid YSL RICO Trial Reportedly, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker granted the defense's motion for directed verdict on three drug and weapon charges, meaning he cannot be found guilty. "I do not believe that, even viewing in the light most favorable to the prosecution, there's evidence upon a rational trier of fact could find the essential elements of possession of those particular items," she explained. As for his other charges, it will be up to the jury to decided whether or not he's guilty, per journalist Meghann Cuniff on X.
The other charges he's facing include alleged Conspiracy to violate Georgia's RICO Act, Murder, Participation in criminal street gang activity, and more. Aside from Yak Gotti, the only other remaining defendant is Shannon Stillwell . Fox 5 reports that the jury will return tomorrow (November 21), and could begin deliberation as early as this week.
Stillwell is facing gun, gang, and murder charges. Last year, he was stabbed multiple times by a fellow inmate and has since made a full recovery. Read More: Young Thug Trial: Co-Defendant Takes Plea Deal.
