Prosecution ends in case against 2 remaining defendants in Young Thug trial

After almost a year of testimony, prosecutors in Atlanta rested their case against the two remaining defendants in a gang and racketeering trial that had included rapper Young Thug before he ...

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Young Thug Pleads Guilty in YSL Case Nearly a Year Into Trial

The star Atlanta rapper admitted to six counts, including participating in criminal street gang activity, ending his role in the longest trial in Georgia history.

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In latest twist in Young Thug trial, rap star's co-defendant agrees to plea deal

A co-defendant in the racketeering and gun conspiracy case against Atlanta rapper Young Thug accepted a plea deal Tuesday after days of speculation over whether Georgia's longest-running criminal ...

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Two more Young Thug co-defendants accept plea deals

Two more people standing trial along with rapper Young Thug have pleaded guilty to reduced charges after reaching deals with prosecutors

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Man standing trial alongside rapper Young Thug accepts plea deal

One of the five co-defendants standing trial alongside the rapper Young Thug has accepted a plea deal with prosecutors

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Young Thug released from jail after guilty plea in Georgia's longest-running criminal trial

Atlanta rap star Young Thug was released from jail Thursday night after changing his plea to guilty earlier that day in Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial.

Rapper Young Thug sentenced to 15 years of probation in Georgia RICO case

Rapper Young Thug accepts plea deal in Georgia RICO case.

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges almost a year after opening statements in trial

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Georgia Supreme Court reverses contempt ruling against rapper Young Thug's lawyer

Georgia’s highest court has reversed a judge’s contempt ruling against a lawyer for rapper Young Thug who refused to tell the judge how he found out about a meeting between the judge, prosecutors ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Young Thug released from jail after guilty plea on gang charges

The Grammy winner's criminal trial on racketeering and gang charges was the longest in state history.

Judge sets trial date in Sarah Palin's libel case against The New York Times

A federal judge in New York on Tuesday set a trial date for April 14 in the libel lawsuit Sarah Palin, the former Alaska governor, brought against The New York Times.

What to Know About the Daniel Penny Trial as the Prosecution Rests

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Rapper Young Thug will be released from jail after he pleaded guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.

Rapper Young Thug pleads guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Grammy-winning Atlanta artist, 33, enters pleas without reaching deal with prosecutors in sprawling racketeering case. Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta, Georgia, to gang, drug ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

JD Vance Goes on Joe Rogan, and Young Thug Pleads Guilty

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Inside Young Thug's choice to take a plea deal and reunite with family

Young Thug changed his plea to guilty this week, putting his hands in the fate of a judge. That choice paid off in a stunning decision.

Politics - NBC News - November 2

Banned From Atlanta: The Challenges of Young Thug’s Unique Probation

The rapper was released from jail last week after a surprise guilty plea. For 15 years, a set of strict requirements will govern his life and music.

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Days before the election, DOJ continues to prosecute new Jan. 6 cases

Jan. 6 cases continue to trudge through the court system, even as the fate of the FBI's Capitol attack investigation rests on whether Donald Trump wins the election.

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Defense calls first witnesses in trial of man accused in chokehold death on NYC subway

After having called more than 30 witnesses, the prosecution in the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny, who is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, rested its case Monday.

Rapper Young Thug is a free man. Here are things to know about his plea.

Rapper Young Thug is a free man after pleading guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

Defendant takes stand in trial over Cash App founder's murder

Nina Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee, claimed in testimony Monday that he acted in self-defense. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has the ...

Bowles defends Bucs' decision not to go for 2

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Trump criminal election case paused as special counsel Jack Smith weighs fate of prosecution

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Panthers say Young to start at QB against Giants

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Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases

Capitol riot defendants are citing Trump's election in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.

Judge decides to release Young Thug from jail, though he could serve prison time if he violates the sentence's terms

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Jeff Bezos defends decision to end Washington Post endorsements

After resignations and loss of subscribers, billionaire owner pens piece saying endorsements create ‘perception of bias’. Jeff Bezos, the billionaire owner of the Washington Post, has penned a ...

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