{"id":113329,"date":"2025-04-03T14:03:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T22:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/04\/03\/young-thugs-parole-is-already-in-jeopardy\/"},"modified":"2025-04-03T14:03:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T22:03:01","slug":"young-thugs-parole-is-already-in-jeopardy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/04\/03\/young-thugs-parole-is-already-in-jeopardy\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Thug\u2019s Parole Is Already In Jeopardy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(Photo by Derek White\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I thought that we were done with this episode! Jeffery Williams, Barter 6 rapper and belt holder for the longest trial in Georgia\u2019s history, is back in the hot seat. <\/p>\n

It took a lot of luck and chutzpah for Young Thug and Brian Steel to put their trust in the judge\u2019s hands for sentencing, but they hit the jackpot. Instead of the state\u2019s suggested decades of imprisonment, Judge Whitaker allowed him to walk with 15 years of probation<\/a>. If violated, the cuffs magically manifest and he has to serve 20 years. <\/p>\n

Georgia just filed a motion claiming that the \u201cif\u201d moment already happened. Billboard <\/a>has coverage:<\/p>\n

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[T]he crux of the filing revolves around what prosecutors have labelled \u201cescalating threats and witness intimidation.\u201d They note that Fulton County Investigator Marissa Viverito is in the process of testifying in a \u201cmulti-defendant gang murder preliminary hearing\u201d which has seen the Court order witnesses not to be shown on television while testifying. However, a user on social media posted an image of Viverito online with a caption stating, \u201cShe doesn\u2019t want to be shown on screen? Well, here she is.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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On Tuesday (April 1), Thug is alleged to have shared a since-deleted repost the image, pairing it with a caption claiming \u201cMarissa Viverito is the biggest liar in the DA\u2019s office.\u201d According to the filing, the post \u201cquickly went viral,\u201d resulting in over two million views, and resulting in \u201cdirect threats to Investigator Viverito and her family.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Now, it would be one thing if this was limited to Thugger\u2019s decision to call her a liar as a matter of protected speech. Unfortunately, the waters are murkier. After he shared the image and caption, other social media users started throwing around what appear to be threats toward Viverito, her mother, and Fani Willis. The real question is if Jeffery shared something and other people got out of hand, or if he pulled a \u201cWill no one rid me of this meddlesome Investigator<\/a>?\u201d As you could imagine, the prosecution is arguing the latter. Young Thug tweeted this in response:<\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t make treats to people I\u2019m a good person, I would never condone anyone threatening anyone or definitely participate in threatening anyone. I\u2019m all about peace and love<\/p>\n

\u2014 Young Thug \u3072 (@youngthug) April 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

That\u2019s the thing about plausible deniability and stochastic terrorism, it allows you to make treats [sic] without ever actually<\/em> having to make them. Now, do I think Young Thug did this by sharing an image and should be sent to prison for 20 years? Hell no \u2014 while the prosecution might have a colorable argument, it is quite the stretch. Again, he<\/em> didn\u2019t say or do anything threatening, random people on social media made the threats. That discontent was already out there. Pinning its origin to a Young Thug tweet is about as bad psychology as trying to use rap lyrics to incriminate him<\/a>. The good news is that Thugger won\u2019t have to rely on me arguing on his behalf; Brian Steel is probably already on it.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors File Motion To Revoke Young Thug\u2019s Probation<\/a> [Billboard]<\/p>\n

Earlier<\/strong>: The YSL RICO Trial Is Finally Done With<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Desperate For Evidence, Prosecutors Will Use Young Thug Lyrics In Trial<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord\u2122 in the Facebook group\u00a0Law School Memes for Edgy T14s<\/a>. \u00a0He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boatbuilder who is learning to swim,\u00a0a published author on critical race theory, philosophy, and humor<\/a>, and has a love for cycling that occasionally annoys his peers. You can reach him by email at\u00a0cwilliams@abovethelaw.com<\/a>\u00a0and by tweet at\u00a0@WritesForRent<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The post Young Thug\u2019s Parole Is Already In Jeopardy<\/a> appeared first on Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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(Photo by Derek White\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I thought that we were done with this episode! Jeffery Williams, Barter 6 rapper and belt holder for the longest trial in Georgia\u2019s history, is back in the hot seat. <\/p>\n

It took a lot of luck and chutzpah for Young Thug and Brian Steel to put their trust in the judge\u2019s hands for sentencing, but they hit the jackpot. Instead of the state\u2019s suggested decades of imprisonment, Judge Whitaker allowed him to walk with 15 years of probation<\/a>. If violated, the cuffs magically manifest and he has to serve 20 years. <\/p>\n

Georgia just filed a motion claiming that the \u201cif\u201d moment already happened. Billboard <\/a>has coverage:<\/p>\n

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\n

[T]he crux of the filing revolves around what prosecutors have labelled \u201cescalating threats and witness intimidation.\u201d They note that Fulton County Investigator Marissa Viverito is in the process of testifying in a \u201cmulti-defendant gang murder preliminary hearing\u201d which has seen the Court order witnesses not to be shown on television while testifying. However, a user on social media posted an image of Viverito online with a caption stating, \u201cShe doesn\u2019t want to be shown on screen? Well, here she is.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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On Tuesday (April 1), Thug is alleged to have shared a since-deleted repost the image, pairing it with a caption claiming \u201cMarissa Viverito is the biggest liar in the DA\u2019s office.\u201d According to the filing, the post \u201cquickly went viral,\u201d resulting in over two million views, and resulting in \u201cdirect threats to Investigator Viverito and her family.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Now, it would be one thing if this was limited to Thugger\u2019s decision to call her a liar as a matter of protected speech. Unfortunately, the waters are murkier. After he shared the image and caption, other social media users started throwing around what appear to be threats toward Viverito, her mother, and Fani Willis. The real question is if Jeffery shared something and other people got out of hand, or if he pulled a \u201cWill no one rid me of this meddlesome Investigator<\/a>?\u201d As you could imagine, the prosecution is arguing the latter. Young Thug tweeted this in response:<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the thing about plausible deniability and stochastic terrorism, it allows you to make treats [sic] without ever actually<\/em> having to make them. Now, do I think Young Thug did this by sharing an image and should be sent to prison for 20 years? Hell no \u2014 while the prosecution might have a colorable argument, it is quite the stretch. Again, he<\/em> didn\u2019t say or do anything threatening, random people on social media made the threats. That discontent was already out there. Pinning its origin to a Young Thug tweet is about as bad psychology as trying to use rap lyrics to incriminate him<\/a>. The good news is that Thugger won\u2019t have to rely on me arguing on his behalf; Brian Steel is probably already on it.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors File Motion To Revoke Young Thug\u2019s Probation<\/a> [Billboard]<\/p>\n

Earlier<\/strong>: The YSL RICO Trial Is Finally Done With<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Desperate For Evidence, Prosecutors Will Use Young Thug Lyrics In Trial<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chris Williams became a social media manager and assistant editor for Above the Law in June 2021. Prior to joining the staff, he moonlighted as a minor Memelord\u2122 in the Facebook group\u00a0Law School Memes for Edgy T14s<\/a>. \u00a0He endured Missouri long enough to graduate from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law. He is a former boatbuilder who is learning to swim,\u00a0a published author on critical race theory, philosophy, and humor<\/a>, and has a love for cycling that occasionally annoys his peers. You can reach him by email at\u00a0[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>\u00a0and by tweet at\u00a0@WritesForRent<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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