Young Thug’s brother entered a negotiated guilty plea on Dec. 20 as part of a highly publicized indictment alleging criminal activities related to the YSL group, which prosecutors allege is not only a record company called “Young Stoner Life” but also a “street gang”. violent.” ”
Quantavius Greer, who sings under the moniker Anfonk, has pleaded guilty to one count of violating the state’s RICO law and one count of theft by receiving stolen property, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Greer’s original sentence of 12 years was split into two years to be commuted to time served and the other 10 years on probation. He will also have to serve 750 hours of community service, keep a curfew, and is not allowed to contact his brother — whose real name is Jeffrey Williams — or any of the people involved in the indictment.
Greer is the fifth of the 28 original defendants entered into a negotiated guilty plea. Earlier this month, Guna invoked the Alford plea, in which he maintained his innocence but accepted a guilty verdict. He was given a four-year suspended sentence and will be subject to special conditions including 500 hours of community service. At the time, the “Pushin P” rapper released a statement that he wanted to “make it absolutely clear that I have not made any statements, have not been interviewed, and have not collaborated,” and said he has no intention of participating in the upcoming event. January trial.
Prosecutors previously argued that Williams, who remains in custody, is one of the leaders and founders of YSL while the defense sticks to its position that it is just a record label.
In his statement, Gunna expressed deep gratitude for his association with YSL music and that he was looking forward to the future “as an opportunity to give back to my community and educate young men and women that ‘gangs’ and violence only lead to destruction”.
The group was initially charged with 56 counts of gang activity and racketeering. The case generated media interest and controversy not only because it involved two of hip-hop’s biggest names, but also because the court was using the rappers’ words as evidence of their alleged crimes. Using song lyrics as evidence in criminal trials has become a highly controversial practice, and in September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the Decriminalization of Artistic Expression Act, which restricts the use of rap lyrics as evidence in court in California, the Black Music Action Coalition. He called it a “crucial step in the right direction” not to inject racial prejudice into court proceedings.
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