How long did the young bandit spend in prison? Jail details – Hollywood Life

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Two years later, Young bandit (real name: Jeffrey Williams) successfully fought for his own release from prison. After a trial that lasted almost a year, the rapper pleaded guilty to several gang, drug and gun related charges. According to the agreement, Young Thug must stay away from the metro Atlanta area for the first 10 years of his probation, except for special occasions and family situations. The judge sentenced him to 40 years in prison, replacing the first five years with time served. Associated Press. The sentence provides for 15 years of conditional imprisonment. If the rapper serves the probationary period, another 20 years will be substituted for time served, AP reports.

“I take responsibility for my crimes, for my accusations,” he told the court in October 2024. Newsweek. “I want to apologize my familymy mother, my mother has 11 children, I can’t name all of them, my managers, my children. … You know, I learned from my mistakes. I came from nothing, and I did something, but I didn’t make the most of it. I’m sorry.”

Read more about Young Thug’s sentence and jail time here.

Why was Young Thug locked up?

Young Thug was arrested and subsequently imprisoned due to his association with the group YSL (Young Slime Life). Members of the group allegedly broke numerous laws, including murder and drug trafficking. The bandit was accused of leading the gang.

When was the young bandit arrested?

The rapper was arrested in May 2022. During his imprisonment, he was refused bail several times.

How long did Young Thug spend in prison?

Young Thug has been behind bars since May 2022. According to multiple media reports, he was first booked into the Fulton County Jail and then transferred to the Cobb County Jail, where he remained through 2023-2024.

Is Young Thug free?

As of October 31, 2024, Young Thug was released from prison after pleading guilty to one gang charge, three drug charges, and two weapons charges, as well as entered into a plea deal to a separate gang-related charge and a racketeering conspiracy charge, according to multiple sockets.

In addition, the “Want Me Dead” singer agreed to avoid metro Atlanta for the first decade of his probation, except for special and/or family situations, the AP reported. However, the judge also ordered Young Thug to return to Atlanta several times a year to make an anti-gun and anti-gang presentation at schools or similar educational institutions.