Crime & Safety

Young Thug's Probation In Jeopardy If New Motion Succeeds: Reports

Fulton County prosecutors are working to revoke rapper Young Thug's 15-year probation due to social media threats, reports say.

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ATLANTA, GA — Social media posts could put rapper and YSL label head Jeffery "Young Thug" Williams' freedom in jeopardy after Fulton County prosecutors filed a motion to revoke his probation, per media reports.

Fulton County Judge Paige Whitaker sentenced Williams to 40 years in October 2024, with a five-year prison sentence commuted to time served, after he pleaded guilty to most charges against him and nolo contendre to others in the massive gang and racketeering case against him and several others.

The probation revocation motion filed Wednesday is linked to accusations that Williams shared a viral photo of Fulton County gang investigator Marissa Viverito, who was a witness in the YSL racketeering trial against Williams and is a witness in an ongoing gang trial, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.

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Williams was accused of reposting the photo with the caption, "Marissa Viverito is the biggest liar in the DA’s office."

Fox 5 reported the rapper's post secured at least 2 million views and came with people threatening Viverito and her family in the comments. The post has since been deleted, the news outlet reported.

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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 reported.

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

In addition to revoking Williams' probation, prosecutors are looking to have him reimburse the county for added security due to the threats, Fox 5 reported.

Prosecutors cited Williams' "significant influence over people worldwide" in their motion, the news outlet 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.

Prosecutors previously accused Williams of being the leader of an alleged street gang, Young Slime Life. Defense attorneys argued that YSL is not a gang but rather Williams' rap label, which stands for Young Stoner Life.

Williams was charged on suspicion of conspiracy to violate the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, participation in criminal street gang activity-the leadership charge, participation in criminal street gang activity, violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a machine gun.

He pled nolo contendre to criminal street gang activity-the leadership position and conspiracy to violate the RICO Act and pled guilty to all other charges.

As part of his sentence, Williams must serve 15 years on probation with special conditions. He must actively report to a probation officer for the first 7.5 years of his probation and perform 100 hours of community service each year.

The 20 years remaining of his sentence can be served in prison if Williams violates the judge's orders, or it can be commuted to time served if he completes his probation. He is also banned from metro Atlanta for the first 10 years of his probation, excluding events such as weddings and graduations.

He must also visit metro Atlanta four times a year to make anti-gang presentations.

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