Rapper Young Thug faces new charges in RICO case

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Young Thug is accused of violating his RICO law in Georgia and conspiring to join a street gang. He was newly charged with six felony counts, and he was charged with four other counts. on the case.

Last week, a new indictment was filed in Fulton County Superior Court against an artist whose real name is Jeffrey Williams. He is currently charged with participating in street gang activity, violating the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, possessing a firearm while committing a felony, possessing a machine gun, and drug charges, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It is

The new charges stem from what investigators found when Williams was charged at his home in Atlanta's upmarket Buckhead neighborhood on May 9, officials said. said.

The original indictment contained 56 counts against 28 of his alleged involvement in crimes committed on behalf of the Young Slime Life street gang. The updated indictment now contains 65 counts of action, six of which apply to Williams.

When Williams was arrested, there was the question of whether the new charges would be incorporated into the RICO case. increase.

Williams' attorney Brian Steele said his client was innocent and looked forward to challenging the charges in court. hasn't committed any crimes at all," Steele told the newspaper on Wednesday. remains in prison after being denied bail. Steele said a new hearing for Williams is scheduled for next week. A provisional trial date has been set for him on January 9, 2023.

Martinez his Arnold, also known as Duke, and Dee Monte Kendrick, also known as Yak his Gotti, face additional charges including participating in, violating, and participating in street gang activity. Georgia Controlled Substances Act, possession of a firearm while committing a felony, and possession of a machine gun. Kendrick has also been charged with firearm possession by a convicted felon.

Shannon Stillwell and her Quamarvious Nichols were charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in connection with her March 18 death of Shymel Drinks. He was indicted on one count.

Arnold's attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, told WSB-TV that he was confident his client would not be convicted.

The indictment centered on Young Slime Life, and gang prosecutors said Williams and two others had been killed in Atlanta. Founded and claims to have ties to the nationwide Bloods Gang.

Young Thug co-wrote the hit "This is America" ​​with Childish Gambino, making it her first hip-hop track to win her 2019 Grammy Award.