BREAKING: Fulton County DA Moves to Revoke Young Thug’s Probation Over Controversial Tweet
ATLANTA, GA — March 31, 2025 — In a dramatic new twist in the legal saga surrounding Atlanta rapper Jeffrey Williams, professionally known as Young Thug, the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has filed a motion asking Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker to revoke the artist’s probation following a viral social media post critical of a member of the prosecution team.
The court filing, submitted late Monday afternoon, accuses Williams of endangering public officials through a tweet he posted last week that named and criticized Investigator Marissa Viverito, a key figure in the DA’s office. The tweet, which has since garnered more than 2 million views, has led to a surge of threatening and violent messages directed at both Investigator Viverito and District Attorney Fani Willis, according to the DA’s filing.
“The tweet in question has incited public outrage and directly contributed to a series of credible threats against the safety of members of this office,” the filing states. “Such conduct is not only reckless but violates the spirit of the court’s order granting probation.”
A Plea Deal Under Scrutiny
Williams accepted a plea deal in October 2024, avoiding trial in the sprawling YSL RICO case that has rocked the Atlanta hip-hop community and drawn national attention. As part of the plea, Williams received a 15-year probationary sentence and was banished from the City of Atlanta, a controversial stipulation that raised eyebrows among legal analysts at the time.
Notably, the plea agreement does not include any restrictions on Williams’ ability to use social media, nor does it explicitly bar him from speaking about his case or members of law enforcement. Legal experts suggest that could prove to be a critical detail if the DA’s office attempts to argue that Williams has violated his probation.
“Posting criticism of a public official, even one involved in your prosecution, is generally protected speech under the First Amendment,” said civil rights attorney Shonda Beal. “Unless there’s a specific court order barring such communication, it’s a very steep climb to revoke someone’s probation based on a tweet.”
Young Thug’s Lawyer Brian Steel Releases A Statement:
“This motion is baseless. While intimidation and threats of violence are never appropriate, Jeffery Williams has done nothing wrong. We look forward to seeking a dismissal of this petition.”
No Hearing Date Set
As of Monday evening, no court date has been set for a probation revocation hearing. A representative for Williams’ legal team declined to comment, citing the pending nature of the proceedings, but sources close to the rapper say he stands by his post and intends to fight any attempt to penalize him for expressing his opinion.
The tweet, which has not been deleted, includes sharp criticism of Viverito’s conduct during the investigation but does not contain any explicit threats or calls to action, according to screenshots reviewed by this publication.
A Tense Backdrop
This latest development comes amid growing public debate over the limits of state power in regulating the speech of criminal defendants. Supporters of Williams argue that the filing is an attempt to silence criticism and punish dissent, while others express concern about the real-world consequences of social media in high-profile legal cases.
The Fulton County DA’s Office has not commented beyond the contents of the filing, but an official familiar with the situation said that threats against DA Willis and Investigator Viverito are being investigated by law enforcement and that additional security measures have been taken.
This is a developing story. More details will be shared as they become available.
