Coverage dated May 9, 2022

Young Thug and Gunna among 28 people indicted on gang-related charges in Atlanta

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By Tina Burnside, CNN Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug has been named in a sweeping 56-count gang indictment, according to court documents obtained by CNN. Jeffery Lamar Williams, who performs as Young Thug, was arrested at his home in Atlanta on Monday, according to police.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Rappers Young Thug, Gunna arrested on racketeering charges (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published May 9, 2022
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
The rapper Young Thug is in Atlanta's Fulton County Jail after being accused of co-founding a criminal street gang. The Atlanta-based rapper's real name is Jeffrey Lamar Williams and he
CNN
Young Thug indicted on gang-related charges in Atlanta (opens CNN)
Published May 9, 2022
CNN's feed description
Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug has been named in a sweeping 56-count gang indictment, according to court documents obtained by CNN.
KVIA El Paso
Young Thug and Gunna among 28 people indicted on gang-related charges in Atlanta (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published May 9, 2022
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Tina Burnside, CNN Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug has been named in a sweeping 56-count gang indictment, according to court documents obtained by CNN. Jeffery Lamar Williams, who performs as Young Thug, was arrested at his home in Atlanta on Monday, according to police.
Newsweek
Why has Young Thug been arrested? Charges against Atlanta rapper explained (opens Newsweek)
Published May 9, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The hip-hop star has been charged with two counts: participation in street gang activity and conspiring to violate the RICO Act.
Fox5 Atlanta
Rapper Young Thug, associates arrested for violating the RICO act (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published May 9, 2022
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
YOUNG THUG ARRESTED: Rapper Young Thug was arrested at his Buckhead home on street gang charges and conspiracy to violate Georgia's RICO act.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Atlanta Rapper Young Thug Arrested on Gang-Related Charges (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published May 9, 2022
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
The performer also known as Jeffery Lamar Williams, 30, faces a charge of violating Georgia’s RICO statute designed to quell organized crime.
Breitbart News
Rapper Young Thug Arrested on RICO, Gang Charges (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 9, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Rapper Young Thug was one of 28 people indicted Monday in Georgia on conspiracy to violate the state’s RICO act and street gang charges.
Kokomo Tribune
Atlanta rapper Young Thug arrested on RICO, gang charges (opens Kokomo Tribune)
Published May 9, 2022
Kokomo Tribune's feed description
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta rapper Young Thug was one of 28 people indicted Monday in Georgia on conspiracy to violate the state's RICO act and street gang charges, according
The Guardian
Rappers Young Thug and Gunna charged with racketeering in Atlanta (opens The Guardian)
Published May 9, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Indictment quotes multiple music videos as evidence and accuses alleged gang members of targeting other high-profile rap artists
New York Times
Young Thug, Atlanta Rap Star, Is Arrested on Gang-Related Charges (opens New York Times)
Published May 9, 2022
New York Times's feed description
He was indicted with about two dozen others, including some accused of murder and attempted armed robbery. The county’s district attorney has vowed to crack down on street gangs.
NBC News
Rapper Young Thug arrested on gang-related charges (opens NBC News)
Published May 9, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The performer also known as Jeffery Lamar Williams, 30, faces a charge of violating Georgia's RICO statute designed to quell organized crime.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Rapper Young Thug, associates arrested for RICO act charges in Atlanta (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published May 9, 2022
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
YOUNG THUG ARRESTED: Rapper Young Thug was arrested at his Buckhead home on street gang charges and conspiracy to violate Georgia's RICO act.
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Rappers Young Thug, Gunna charged with racketeering (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Published May 9, 2022
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier's feed description
The rapper Young Thug is in Atlanta's Fulton County Jail after being accused of co-founding a criminal street gang. The Atlanta-based rapper's real name is Jeffrey Lamar Williams and he
NBC New York
Rapper Young Thug Arrested on Gang-Related Charges in Georgia (opens NBC New York)
Published May 9, 2022
NBC New York's feed description
The performer also known as Jeffery Lamar Williams, 30, faces a charge of violating Georgia’s RICO statute designed to quell organized crime.
Washington Examiner
Rapper 'Young Thug' arrested on charges of gang involvement (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 9, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Atlanta rapper "Young Thug" was indicted as one of 28 people charged on Monday with racketeering and gang involvement.
FOX 35 Orlando
Rapper Young Thug arrested for violating the RICO act, criminal street gang activity (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published May 9, 2022
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
Jeffery Lamar Williams, who goes by the stage name Young Thug was arrested Monday on charges of violating the RICO act and criminal street activity.
CBS News
Rapper Young Thug arrested on racketeering, street gang charges (opens CBS News)
Published May 9, 2022
CBS News's feed description
He was one of 28 people indicted in Georgia. Also among them, rapper Gunna.
The Guardian
US rapper Young Thug arrested on gang-related charges, Gunna also indicted (opens The Guardian)
Published May 9, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Twenty-eight associates of rapper’s Young Stoner Life label indicted with various allegations that range from murder to robbery and drug dealing
Los Angeles Times
Young Thug, influential Atlanta hip-hop star, arrested on gang-related charges (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 9, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Young Thug was charged in a 56-count indictment that identified him and 27 other people, including rapper Gunna, as members of a criminal street gang.
The Daily Caller
REPORT: Rapper Young Thug Arrested On Multiple Charges (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 9, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Young Thug is reportedly in trouble with the law. He was reportedly arrested on multiple charges in Georgia. Gunna is also reportedly involved.
Fox News
Rapper Young Thug arrested in Atlanta on criminal street gang activity charges (opens Fox News)
Published May 9, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Rapper Young Thug was arrested Monday on two gang-related charges, including conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
NPR
Rapper Young Thug is arrested on gang-related charges (opens NPR)
Published May 9, 2022
NPR's feed description
The Atlanta-based singer is one of more than 20 people indicted on conspiracy and street gang charges.

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