Young Thug is headed home.
According to NBC News, the Grammy winner, legal name Jeffrey Lamar Williams, entered a non-negotiated plea deal Thursday (October 31) and received a 40-year sentence from Fulton Superior Court Judge Reese Whitaker.
Young Thug was sentenced to five years in jail commuted to time served, 15 years of probation, and a “backloaded” 20-year sentence, which the rapper would only serve if he violates his probation.
As part of his probation requirements, Young Thug is expected not to step foot in metropolitan Atlanta for the first 10 years of his probation with the exception of events such as funerals, graduation, and weddings, and if he does, he must then leave within 48 hours after the events.
Additionally, Young Thug is required to host anti-gang and anti-gun presentations four times a year during each year of his probation, perform 100 hours of community service during each year of his probation, and have zero contact with anyone from, involved or suspected to be involved in a criminal street gang.
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The top-charting rapper pleaded guilty to six to eight charges in one of Georgia’s longest-running criminal trials. He and his associates were charged with racketeering and gang-related charges. He pleaded no contest to the racketeering conspiracy charges and one count of leading a street gang.
Young Thug, who was originally facing up to 120 years in prison, entered the plea deal after the defense and prosecution came to an impasse during negotiations. When both parties failed to reach an agreement on the terms of the deal, the sentencing decision was completely left to the judge.
“I am a smart guy. I am a good guy. I really got a good heart,” Young Thug told Judge Whitaker in a statement to the court prior to his release. “I find myself in a lot of stuff because, because I was just nice or cool, you know, and I understand that you can’t be that way when you reach a certain height because it could end [badly].”
“I’ve learned from my mistakes,” he continued, adding that he now understands how rap lyrics can have an effect on the listening public, “I promise you, I’m 100% changing that.”
