Shortly before re-election as Fulton County’s District Attorney, Fani Willis shared her thoughts on the outcome of one of her most high-profile cases, the RICO trial involving Young Thug.
Young Thug was released on Oct. 31, after serving over two years in jail. The Atlanta rapper received probation and time served after entering a guilty plea. Willis had been seeking an extension to her role in Georgia’s largest county, securing her job as DA for the next term, despite a contentious year.
The day before Election Day, Willis was questioned if launching the case was “worth all the trouble” in the end. The case had become the longest-running trial in Georgia history, as well as fraught with controversies. However, Willis emphasized that all must be held accountable for their wrongdoing, regardless of the outcome.
“It’s always worth the trouble. The reality is, as you know, I have aggressively prosecuted gang violence, and there is no one above or below the law,” she told WSB-TV.
In regards to the rapper’s sentencing, Willis withheld her personal thoughts on his release. She emphasized that the judgement on the matter belongs to Judge Whitaker, who currently presides over the case.