Fulton Judge Rules On Possibly Revoking Young Thug's Probation: Report

ATLANTA, GA — A Georgia judge has ruled that rapper Young Thug did not violate his probation by sharing a photo of a Fulton County gang investigator with a caption that called her "the biggest liar."

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Whitaker on Thursday declined to revoke the 15-year probation of Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, Fox 5 Atlanta reported, sharing the order.

"While the court does not find that the cited social media post rises to the level of a violation of
defendant’s probation, it may be prudent for defendant to exercise restraint regarding certain
topics," Whitaker wrote in her order.

The Fulton County District Attorney's Office alleged "Williams 'has engaged in conduct that directly threatens the safety of witnesses and prosecutors, compromises ongoing legal proceedings and warrants immediate revocation of probation,'” Atlanta News First previously reported.

Viverito's home address was leaked, and threats were made against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, as well, the media outlet previously reported.

Prosecutors cited Williams' "significant influence over people worldwide" in their motion, Fox 5 previously reported.

Williams took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday to deny the recent claims.

"I don’t make (threats) to people I’m a good person, I would never condone anyone threatening anyone or definitely participate in threatening anyone. I’m all about peace and love," Williams tweeted.

Criminal defense attorney Max Schardt, who represented Williams' co-defendant Shannon Stillwell on murder charges of which he was found not guilty, appeared to be pleased with Whitaker's recent ruling.

"So many people attacking Judges everywhere because they don’t like the result," Schardt tweeted. "Let’s celebrate Judges who see through the BS and are faithful to the law. This makes me proud to do what I do."

Williams, a 33-year-old mainstream rapper and label head, was one of several others who faced racketeering and gang charges in the lengthy YSL trial. Some defendants were arrested on charges of murder.

After a partial guilty plea on Halloween 2024, Whitaker sentenced Williams to serve 40 years after prosecutors alleged his label, Young Stoner Life, is a gang that stands for "Young Slime Life."

Williams was not immediately sentenced to prison but was rather given a 15-year probation term and a backloaded 20-year prison stint should he violate probation. The backload can be commuted to time served if he completes his probation.

Having been jailed for more than two years during trial, Williams received time served for the remainder of his sentence. He is also banned from metro Atlanta.

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