Young Thug Associates Offered Deals To Boost D.A.'s Case: Report

Gunna and others have taken plea deals, and its reported the D.A. will not be offering one to Thugger because they see him as the ringleader.

BYErika Marie
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As fans celebrate Gunna's release from jail, Young Thug remains incarcerated. The rappers were arrested at the top of the year along with two dozen others alleged to be their associates. Authorities claimed that Thugger, Gunna, and their alleged crew were a part of the YSL street gang. Yet, attorneys for both rappers contested YSL is no more than a record label.

Reporter George Chidi has been regularly keeping the world updated on this RICO case. On Twitter, Chidi shares why D.A. Fani Willis is more concerned with figures who allegedly were ringleaders of the criminal street gang. This may be why we're seeing several people released as Thugger continues to fight for his freedom.

"My read here is that the DA will deal out (almost) everyone else if it means improving their chances of convicting Young Thug," Chidi reported.

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"The operating philosophy as described to me by a ADA is to ask 'absent this person, would this crime still happen?' If the answer is yes, cut a deal." He added, "If the gang targeted someone for shooting, who pulled the trigger is less important to Willis' office than who turned on the green light."

Chidi said that he's "surprised at the deals" being made, stating that the D.A.'s office sees Thugger as "the shot caller." There has been speculation that Young Thug is behind bars telling his associates to agree to plea deals so he can take the charges.

"Thug doesn't have leverage," said Chidi. "Also, if Thug and Brian Steel go down, they will go down fighting."

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Additionally, Lil Duke and Slimelife Shawty have also pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges. They were both released from custody.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.