Former Gang Member Sentenced to Five Years in Fulton County Case Linked to Young Thug After Pleading Guilty to Reduced Charges
Damekion Garlington, 29, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to reduced charges in a Fulton County gang and racketeering case linked to rapper Young Thug. Garlington was charged in the 2022 shooting of rival gang member Shymel Drinks and other violent crimes, but entered an Alford plea, resulting in a 20-year sentence with five years to serve and 15 years on probation. This plea reflects a trend in the ongoing case, where several defendants have received probation despite facing serious charges, as Fulton prosecutors prepare for a second trial involving remaining alleged gang members.
May 28, 2025
