Since the previous week, all remaining accused individuals in the Young Thug RICO case have been engaged in discussions for plea agreements with Fulton County.
Quamarvious “Qua” Nichols has become the first to finalize an arrangement.
Quamarvious Nichols, also known as QUA, has negotiated a plea deal in the YSL RICO case, resulting in a 20-year sentence, with 7 years to be served in prison and the remainder on probation. He pleaded guilty to the first count, while counts 49-54 (which included a murder charge) have been dismissed. pic.twitter.com/9ncB3XLIl2
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He has received a sentence of 20 years, with seven to be served in custody.
To secure his plea deal, the state agreed to dismiss a murder charge against Qua.
Reports indicate that Young Thug is unwilling to accept any arrangement that results in a violent felony conviction.
There is significant pressure on the state to finalize agreements, as any missteps in prosecution could lead to a mistrial.
If a mistrial occurs, the state could opt to recharge all implicated individuals. However, that would likely extend the trial’s duration in a case that is nearing the two-and-a-half-year timeline.