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Gunna, a defendant in the ongoing YSL RICO case, is set to be released from jail after pleading guilty to one charge. Meanwhile, a video of one of his court hearings recently surfaced online. Netizens have since taken to social media to deliberate on whether the rapper snitched on his friends to walk free.
Gunna and his co-defendants, including YSL Records founder Young Thug among others, have been accused of committing street gang-related criminal activity that includes armed robbery, attempted murder, aggravated assault, and drug possession.
As many celebrated the release of the singer, a video of him in court left netizens wary of the artist. In the video, a law enforcer is heard asking Gunna to confirm that:
“YSL is a music label and a gang and you have personal knowledge that members and associates from YSL have committed crimes.”
Gunna responded by saying,
“Yes, ma’am.”
The law enforcer went on to ask the rapper to acknowledge the statement that “YSL, as a gang must end.”
Netizens respond to viral video of Gunna in court
Internet users are divided over the singer admitting to being aware of members of YSL Records committing crimes. Netizens have been debating whether this was the 29-year-old snitching to get out of jail or making the right decision by being honest.
Some Twitter users are suspicious of the rapper’s release from jail as fellow musician Young Thug remains behind bars. A few comments read:
Some netizens also noted that those who accused Gunna of snitching on his friends were unaware of the rapper taking the Alford Plea. The plea is also called the best-interest plea, where the accused maintains their innocence while accepting a plea. They also accept the repercussions of a guilty verdict.
Such pleas allow defendants to steer away from the uncertainties of a trial and avoid much longer and more severe sentencing. Those who opined that the singer did not snitch on the YSL Records members tweeted as follows:
Gunna releases statement amidst news of his release
Following his Wednesday, December 14 court hearing, the rapper released a statement where he announced that he did not cooperate, nor was he willing to testify to those involved in the case.
The statement read:
“While I have agreed to always be truthful, I want to make it perfectly clear that I have NOT made any statements, have NOT been interviewed, have NOT cooperated, have NOT agreed to testify or be a witness for or against any party in the case and have absolutely NO intention of being involved in the trial process in any way.”
By admitting to not testifying against any of the parties involved, it seems like the rapper has hinted that he did not snitch on other defendants.
Although the rapper maintains that he does not wish to be part of the trial, if he is named as a witness, he would be required to testify as per the conditions of the trial.
The YSL RICO trial is expected to take place next month.
