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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta rapper , Young Thug, was accused of conspiracy to violate Georgia's RICO law and participation in a criminal street gang. A new indictment has been filed against an artist. 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 indictment stems from what investigators found during Williams' arrest on May 9, when he was charged at his home in Atlanta's upmarket Buckhead neighborhood. officials said.
The original indictment contained 56 counts against 28 of his alleged involvement in crimes committed for 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 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. committed no crime at all," Steele told the newspaper on Wednesday. "I can't wait for my trial date."
Williams, along with rapper Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Kitchens, remains in prison after both were denied bail earlier this year. A new public hearing is scheduled for next week, he said. 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.
At the center of the indictment was 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 made history by co-writing the hit "This is America" with Childish Gambino, becoming the first hip-hop track of his to win his 2019 Grammy Award.
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