By Trendsetter Tribune 
Rapper Young Thug has had money and property seized during a previous investigation in connection with his YSL RICO case returned to him, according to a legal order issued January 7 by Fulton County Superior Court. The move comes after the state’s appeal of a forfeiture dismissal was rejected.
Court Orders Property Return
Judge Paige Reese Whitaker ruled that the state must return most of the property seized during the investigation. The items include:
- A 2022 Chevrolet Corvette
- A 2022 Porsche 911
- A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- A 2018 Lamborghini
- A Can-AM Spyder
- Three Mercedes-Benz vehicles
- Over $149,000 in cash
Additionally, six firearms that had been confiscated were included in the order:
- Glock 19X
- Glock 45 9mm
- Glock .357-caliber
- Glock 30S .45-caliber
- FN Five-Seven
- Smith & Wesson M&P .40-caliber
Legal Basis
“The Court finds that the plain language of the statute requires that Claimants’ property be returned promptly, free of liens and encumbrances,” Whitaker’s ruling stated. “The State has not identified any authority that would allow it to retain custody of the property where the forfeiture complaint has been dismissed, and now the State’s appeal of that dismissal has been dismissed.”
Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, confirmed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that prosecutors met the Friday, January 9, 5 p.m. deadline to return the items. The attorney had argued that the state failed to hold a civil forfeiture hearing within the 60-day time limit.
Background on YSL Case
Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, is currently serving 15 years of probation following the YSL RICO case. He had previously pleaded no contest to a racketeering conspiracy charge and one count of leading a street gang. Additionally, he pleaded guilty to possession of a machine gun, possession of a firearm during a felony, and three counts of violating Georgia’s Controlled Substances Act.
The return of his assets marks a significant step for the rapper as he continues to navigate the legal and financial aftermath of the case.
Conclusion
The decision underscores the legal requirement that property be returned when civil forfeiture proceedings are dismissed. For Young Thug, it represents the recovery of substantial assets, both in cash and valuable vehicles, after a high-profile legal battle.