Gunna’s former lawyer defends rapper over ‘snitch’ allegations: “Get over it”
Gunna was released from jail in December 2022 after entering an Alford plea related to the YSL RICO case. Many have accused the Georgia rapper of snitching on Young Thug to get himself out of prison, which he has denied.
The rapper’s former lawyer, Steve Sadow, who represented him during the highly publicised trial, has hit back at those claiming Gunna cooperated with government officials. The lawyer took to X (formerly Twitter) to have his say on the topic after Thug posted a snippet of a new song, where he rapped, “Never associate with a rat/ Go and get some money, get a pack.”
“I was Gunna’s attorney but I am NOT speaking on his behalf,” Sadow began. “This long post is solely to set out the truth. Gunna did NOT cooperate, and did NOTHING and said NOTHING to cause harm to Thug’s case. He spent 8 months in jail and was released in Dec. 2022 after entering an Alford plea.
“Gunna’s plea could not and was not used at Thug’s trial and he was never even named as a witness. He received a 5-yr suspended sentence, with no reporting, no travel restrictions, no living restrictions, AND NO PROBATION.”
Sadow went on to claim that this information should be enough to put the chatter to rest. “Over the last two years, from media reports, he has performed all over the world, achieved international fame and recognition, and earned millions of dollars,” he said. “Conversely, Thug went to trial and eventually pled guilty and nolo after spending 30-months in jail, received 15 years probation, with reporting conditions and is not even allowed to live in Atlanta.”
He continued, “THOSE THAT HAVE AND CONTINUE TO BAD MOUTH GUNNA, GET OVER IT. NUFF’ SAID. Love the street rules and the dry-snitched comments. Oh the fake outrage, same old s**t. Both were charged with RICO. Both faced 20 yrs in prison. Both pled to RICO. Regardless, I’m more than willing to accept the blame for the great deal.”
Gunna pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge that saw him sentenced to five years with one served in prison. The four-year sentence was suspended, serving the rest as 500 hours of community service.
Following his release, Gunna stated that he would “always be truthful,” had not cooperated or been interviewed and didn’t agree to testify or be a witness for or against anyone.