Coverage dated October 30, 2024 to October 31, 2024

Young Thug released from jail after accepting plea deal in YSL trial

Headline from Fox32 Chicago

Rapper Young Thug is out of prison after pleading guilty to charges in the YSL RICO trial, but he could be put back behind bars if he doesn't follow his deal's conditions.

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  1. NBC News

    Young Thug changes plea to guilty in Georgia's longest-running criminal trial (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Atlanta rap star Young Thug changed his plea to guilty Thursday in Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial, but averted prison time with probation, bringing a stunning close to a chapter of a case that has riveted court watchers for nearly two years.

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Young Thug released from jail after accepting plea deal in YSL trial (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Rapper Young Thug is out of prison after pleading guilty to charges in the YSL RICO trial, but he could be put back behind bars if he doesn't follow his deal's conditions.

  3. Foxla

    LIVE: Young Thug pleads guilty as part of 'blind plea' in YSL trial (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Young Thug, whose legal name is Jeffery Williams, could take a non-negotiated plea deal in the YSL RICO trial. The prosecution and defense are currently mulling over the decision.

  4. Local News 8

    Rapper Young Thug sentenced to time served in long-running trial (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Nick Valencia and Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — Young Thug was sentenced to time served as part of a sweeping case that originally included dozens of defendants. The rapper, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, will be released from custody and have to serve 15 years on probation as part of the non-…

  5. The Boston Globe

    Young Thug pleads guilty in YSL case nearly a year into trial (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    His starring role in the longest trial in Georgia history was brought to an unexpected conclusion after bumpy witness testimony complicated the state’s prosecution.

  6. CBS News

    Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.

  7. The Guardian

    Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Grammy-winning Atlanta artist, 33, enters pleas without reaching deal with prosecutors in sprawling racketeering case

  8. ABC 7 New York

    Young Thug to be released on house arrest for time served as part of plea deal in Georgia RICO case (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Young Thug has accepted a plea deal, changing his plea to guilty in Fulton County, Georgia. He is expected to be released on house arrest.

  9. Fox7 Austin

    Young Thug pleads guilty as part of 'blind plea' in YSL trial, sentenced (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Young Thug, whose legal name is Jeffery Williams, could take a non-negotiated plea deal in the YSL RICO trial. The prosecution and defense are currently mulling over the decision.

  10. Variety

    Young Thug Released From Prison After Accepting Plea Deal in Georgia RICO Case (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Young Thug has accepted a plea deal and been released from prison in his long-running Georgia RICO case.

  11. New York Post

    Chart-topping rapper Young Thug accepts surprising plea deal in Georgia’s longest-ever criminal trial (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Grammy winner Young Thug copped a surprise plea deal Thursday in the longest criminal trial in Georgia's history that's been rocked by a variety of court drama.

  12. Forbes

    Young Thug Will Be Released From Jail After Accepting Plea Deal In Racketeering Case (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The rapper admitted to six criminal counts, including possession of drugs and firearms.

  13. Rolling Stone

    YSL Trial: Two More Defendants Take Plea Deals in Young Thug's RICO Case (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Two more defendants in the Young Thug YSL case accepted plea deals. The rapper is now on trial with only two other co-defendants.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    Young Thug pleads guilty to charges, is sentenced in long and winding racketeering case (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    A judge sentenced Young Thug to 40 years with the first five to be served in prison, but commuted to time served, followed by 15 years on probation.

  15. CNN

    Rapper Young Thug has been released from custody after he was sentenced to time served in long-running trial (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Young Thug was sentenced to time served as part of a sweeping case that originally included dozens of defendants.

  16. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Young Thug released on house arrest for time served as part of plea deal in Georgia RICO case (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Young Thug has accepted a plea deal, changing his plea to guilty in Fulton County, Georgia. He was released on house arrest.

  17. WSVN Miami

    Rapper Young Thug has been released from custody after he was sentenced to time served in long-running trial - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — Young Thug was sentenced to time served as part of a sweeping case that originally included dozens of defendants.The rapper, whose given name

  18. Courthouse News Service

    Young Thug takes plea deal in YSL trial (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The famed hip-hop artist was sentenced to serve five years in prison but commuted to time served with 15 years of probation.

  19. WHDH Boston

    Rapper Young Thug sentenced to time served in long-running trial - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    (CNN) — Young Thug was sentenced to time served as part of a sweeping case that originally included dozens of defendants.The rapper, whose given name is

  20. Black Enterprise

    Young Thug Gets Probation And Time Served After Passionate Speech To Judge (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Young Thug agreed to enter a guilty plea deal of 40 years in prison but is free after the judge commuted the sentence to time served

  21. NPR

    Young Thug pleads guilty in YSL trial, will serve probation (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The Atlanta rapper, who was charged with participating in criminal gang activity in what has become the longest criminal trial in Georgia history, suddenly changed his plea on Thursday.

  22. Entertainment Weekly

    Young Thug to be released from jail after pleading guilty in RICO case (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Young Thug will be released from jail after pleading guilty in his racketeering trial. He faces 15 years of probation, with an additional 20 years of probation upon any violations.

  23. Newsweek

    Young Thug final co-defendants' plea deals update as RICO trial drags on (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The YSL trial will resume with Deamonte Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell on Monday if they do not accept plea deals.

  24. Newsweek

    Is Young Thug getting released from jail today? Here's all we know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The hip-hop star pleaded guilty to multiple charges in a non-negotiated plea deal, bringing to an end the longest trial in Georgia history.

  25. Breitbart News

    Rapper Young Thug Avoids Prison After Pleading Guilty to Drug and Gun Charges (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence.

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