Monday’s announcement by a prosecutor was a broad indictment against members of a violent street gang she claimed has targeted the Atlanta homes of prominent athletes. Falcons Wide receiver Calvin RidleyEntertainment stars and other celebrities who show off expensive possessions via social media.
Ridley, singer Mariah Carey, Atlanta United Goalkeeper Brad Guzan The indictment states that Marlo Hampton of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” had their homes burglarized.
The 220-count Indictment was filed on Aug. 22. It charges 26 people. Most of these are accused of violating Georgia’s anti gang and racketeering law.
Fani Willis, Fulton County District Attorney, stated that the charges against her include carjacking and kidnapping as well as armed robbery and shootings. She also said that the Drug Rich Gang was responsible for the crimes. The gang she claimed emerged in 2016 in a nearby county. Willis claimed that celebrities were not the only victims. Social media influencers were also targeted in burglaries and home invasions.
“What they do, is target people who post their wealth on social networks,” she explained. “So, I have a message to the public: While it can be fun to show off your wealth on social media, these gangs are getting more sophisticated and savvy in how they target you.
Willis had another message for the gangsters: “If Fulton is a good place to commit your crimes and bring your violence, then you are wrong. Today is the beginning of some of those consequences.”
Ridley’s Instagram account Many images appear to show him with expensive jewelry. The former second-team All-Pro is currently serving an indefinite suspension For gambling on NFL games, he will not be available for at least the 2022 season.
Willis stated that the indictment filed last week was a collaboration among different law enforcement agencies. Willis said that cracking down on gangs was a priority and that she plans to pursue harsh penalties for those involved in violent gang activity.
“I will not negotiate with gang members. She stated that she was not going to accept pleas. “We are going find you, we will convict, and we’re going send you to prison. And I’m not sorry for that.”
This report was contributed by The Associated Press.