Young Thug, born Jeffery Williams, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges including gang activity, drug possession, and firearms violations. The rapper will be released from jail after serving approximately 2.5 years since his initial arrest.

The sentence includes:

• 40-year total sentence
• 5 years credited as time served
• 15 years probation
• Potential 20-year reduction with good behavior
• 100 hours annual community service

Key Probation Conditions:

• Must stay away from metro Atlanta for first 10 years (exceptions for family events)
• Required quarterly anti-gang presentations at Atlanta schools
• Random drug screening
• No firearm possession
• No contact with gang members or co-defendants (except brother and Gunna)

The plea was entered without a prosecution deal, leaving sentencing to Judge Paige Reese Whitaker. Defense attorney Brian Steel noted they were confident in winning at trial, but Williams chose to accept the plea to return to his family sooner.

The case stems from a larger indictment involving over two dozen defendants, with twelve others already accepting plea deals. Young Thug's decision comes after nearly a year of trial proceedings and a lengthy 10-month jury selection process.

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