Young Thug has scored a major legal victory after a Georgia judge ruled that his seized luxury property must be returned. The decision follows his plea deal in the highly publicized RICO case, which is in the rear-view mirror for Thugger.
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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Whitaker granted the rapper’s request to recover vehicles, jewelry, and cash taken during what has been described as the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. The list of assets includes three Mercedes-Benz cars, a 2018 Lamborghini Aventador, a 2022 Porsche 911, and a Chevrolet Corvette, along with an extensive collection of designer jewelry.
Brian Steel, attorney for Young Thug, argued that none of the confiscated property was tied to illegal activity. Prosecutors had previously claimed the vehicles and money were connected to the broader RICO allegations, but the judge sided with the defense.
As part of his plea agreement, Williams accepted a 40-year sentence, which consists of five years behind bars followed by 15 years of probation. That prison term factored in time already served, according to the Los Angeles Times.
In addition to the luxury supercars and jewelry, nearly $150,000 in cash, a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a 2021 Dodge Durango, a 2015 Can-Am Spyder, and two Mercedes-Benz AMG GTs, one white and one grey, will be returned to him. That part.
The ruling not only restores high-value possessions but also marks a symbolic win for Young Thug as he navigates one of the most closely watched cases in hip hop. While his legal journey is far from over, this moment stands out as a rare bright spot in an otherwise grueling battle.