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Long-Running Young Thug Gang Trial to End without Any Murder Convictions

On October 31, 2024, Atlanta rapper Young Thug admitted guilt to charges involving gang activity, narcotics, and firearms, resulting in a sentence of time served along with 15 years of probation.
The case originated from a 2015 drive-by shooting that killed Donovan Thomas and led to a lengthy racketeering trial involving 28 defendants.
Many defendants accepted plea deals or had charges dropped, while defense attorneys argued prosecutors lacked sufficient evidence for murder convictions.
Attorney Keith Adams said, "I'm certainly not surprised," and critic Andrew Fleischman noted, "She went for a home run, and she didn't get it," about the trial outcomes.
The trial ended with no murder convictions, highlighting challenges in prosecuting broad gang cases tied to music groups amid disputed evidence.

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