Young Thug is now being charged with only 8 counts in YSL RICO case

Over 50 charges in Thug's RICO case have been dropped

After several defendants in the YSL RICO case took plea deals in the past couple of weeks, Young Thug will now be charged with only 8 counts out of the initial 65, according to Law & Crime Network journalist Cathy Russon.

Out of the 65 charges, #YoungThug is charged with 8 counts.
Ct 1: Conspiracy to Violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations.
Ct. 56 & 57 : Participation in Criminal Street Gang Activity
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— Cathy Russon (@cathyrusson) January 4, 2023

During a hearing on Wednesday (January 5), it was revealed that the 30-year-old rapper is now facing counts of conspiracy to violate the R.I.C.O. act, two counts of participation in criminal street gang activity, and possession of both marijuana and codeine with intent to distribute.