Fulton County RICO Trial Ends in Acquittal Raising Questions on Prosecution Strategy and Use of Rap Lyrics as Evidence

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In the spring of 2022, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis announced the racketeering indictment of Young Thug, Gunna, and over two dozen others as an effort to combat violent crime in Atlanta. However, the lengthy trial concluded with the jury acquitting the remaining defendants of serious charges, with one conviction for possession of a firearm. Legal experts criticized the prosecution's strategy and use of rap lyrics as evidence, suggesting that the case was poorly presented and a misuse of resources, leading to calls for reconsideration of charges against remaining defendants.