While he awaits trial in his RICO case, Young Thug has been charged with a slew of fresh allegations.
The Atlanta rapper (real name Jeffery Williams) is accused of speeding, reckless driving, and street racing, according to WSB-TV. In May, a thug is accused of traveling at 120 mph on Interstate 85.
Brian Steel, the rapper’s lawyer, maintains that he is innocent of all charges against him and that the legal system is treating him unfairly.
“As of two weeks ago, that case was being resolved with a seatbelt violation,” he said in a statement. “Today, now its indicted in the Fulton County Superior Court. He is being wronged by our system.”
Young Thug and 27 other people, including Gunna, were detained in May on suspicion of racketeering in connection with Young Slime Life, which the prosecution believes is a criminal street gang that professes allegiance to the Bloods.
The Punk rapper was accused of participating in a violent street gang and conspiring to break the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Since his arrest, he has been imprisoned after being repeatedly turned down for bond.
Thug is anticipating establishing his innocence in the RICO trial, which starts on January 9, 2023, said rian Steel. The rapper’s message regarding the gang-related gunshot deaths of Zyion Charles, 12, and Cameron Jackson, 15, in November near Atlantic Station was also shared by the man.
“The effects of gun violence on individual and communities in Atlanta runs deep with many more families having to mourn their loved ones,” Young Thug said. “We have to make our community safe. I vow to use my influence to help stop the violence in Atlanta, and around the world.”
According to Steel, given the accusations the rapper is up against, people could be dubious of his claims,“They should come to the trial. He’s committed no crime. And Mr. Williams will do whatever he has to do and has done a great deal to try to have non-violence in our community.”
He added: “Mr. Williams is not the head of any criminal street gang, he’s not involved in any type of criminal activity that involves any type of violence.”
In order to preserve the identity of witnesses and enable them to give truthful and comprehensive testimony, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis filed a motion to prohibit video cameras in the impending RICO trial in November.
“Several witnesses have expressed safety concerns to the State and they are concerned about the safety of themselves and their families should they choose to testify,” the motion read. “The State is concerned that video recordings of witnesses’ and victims’ faces could endanger these individuals’ safety.”
She persisted: “The State is concerned about the impact upon due process and the truth-finding function of the judicial proceeding. Witnesses may be afraid to testify and provide full information if they are aware they are being video-recorded, and that their personal safety could be jeopardized as a result of their testimony.”
