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The nephew of “Guwop” rapperYoung Thughas been arrested for the murder of his girlfriend.
Fardereen Deonta Grier allegedly shot Destiny Fitzpatrick in the face in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday,TMZ reportedFriday.
Before confessing to the shooting, Grier initially told police that the tragedy occurred while he had been fighting off two armed, masked intruders, TMZ continued.
Grier was then taken into custody and charged with murder.
Jeffery Lamar Williams.Fulton County Sheriff’s Office via AP
East Point PD confirmed to PEOPLE Friday that Grier is currently being held at Cobb County Jail, where Young Thug last month watched a hearing in his own case after being booked for conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and participating in criminal street gang activity — according tojail records.
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Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, is expected to stand trial on Jan. 9, 2023, Judge Glanville said in court, per11 Alive.
Young Thug attends a game between the Phoenix Suns and the Atlanta Hawks.Paras Griffin/Getty Images
During the court meeting, Young Thug’s legal team said they wanted their client to be placed under house arrest and that a security team of armed off-duty police officers would be hired to monitor the rapper’s home, perFox 5 Atlanta.
Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, also said that the star would be willing to wear an ankle monitor, take part in regular drug testing and give up his cellphone and passport. He would want, however, access to the recording studio in his home, according toThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Prosecutors argued against that request, claiming that Young Thug is the leader of what they believe to be a criminal street gang.
They also said that the artist is “the top dog, the most dangerous man here because he doesn’t have to get his hands dirty, he has others to do his business,” 11 Alive reported.
source: people.com
