Young Thug: The Alleged Gang Leader on Trial
TL;DR
Prosecutors in the racketeering trial of Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug have accused him of being the leader of a violent criminal street gang in Atlanta. The prosecution alleges that Young Thug, also known as King Slime, led the gang known as Young Slime Life (YSL), which is affiliated with the national Bloods gang. The charges include murder, armed robbery, and possession of illegal firearms. Young Thug has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial is expected to last several months and will test the state's RICO law and the controversial use of rap lyrics as evidence.
- Prosecutor says Young Thug was ‘proclaimed leader’ of violent street gang at racketeering trial openings CNN
- Young Thug's YSL RICO Trial: What to Know The New York Times
- Rapper Young Thug’s lyrics expected to be used in trial ABC News
- Watch live | Young Thug, YSL trial Day 1 11Alive.com WXIA
- 5 things to know about Young Thug and the YSL RICO case CNN
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