Stabbed in Jail, Rapper Yak Gotti Faces Court Amid Intense Deliberations in High-Stakes Gang Trial

Atlanta, GA — A man co-indicted with rapper Young Thug appeared in court Monday with visible injuries after being stabbed in jail, as the lengthy jury deliberations continued. Deamonte Kendrick, known in the music industry as Yak Gotti, suffered head injuries during an altercation at the Fulton County Jail’s south annex in Union City, according to his attorney Doug Weinstein. Kendrick, who was back in court with four to five staples in his head, seemed to be coping well despite the unfortunate incident. “He’s doing really well,” Weinstein said outside the Fulton County Courthouse, stressing … Read more

Defendant in High-Profile YSL Gang Trial Stabbed While Awaiting Verdict

Atlanta, Georgia — Tensions peaked at the Fulton County Courthouse this week, as Christian Eppinger, a defendant linked to the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang indictment, was stabbed while waiting for the jury to return a verdict in his trial. Charged with multiple felonies, including murder and racketeering, Eppinger’s attack underscores the security challenges facing the judicial system in high-profile gang-related cases. Eppinger, 23, was reportedly in a holding cell adjacent to the courtroom when the incident occurred, landing him in the hospital with several stab wounds. Authorities have not released the identity of the … Read more

Jury Deliberations to Commence in Historic YSL Gang Trial: Rap Artist Yak Gotti Among Final Defendants

In Atlanta, Georgia, the Young Slime Life (YSL) gang trial, which has become the longest criminal trial in the state’s history, is drawing to a close. Monday evening marked the conclusion of closing arguments by both prosecution and defense attorneys concerning the last two defendants, Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick, a rapper known by his stage name, Yak Gotti. The duo is implicated in violent acts across Atlanta, including the murder of rival gang member Donovan Thomas Jr., often referred to as “Big Nut.” The jury is set to reconvene at the Fulton County Court … Read more

Georgia Judge Considers Mistrial in Young Thug’s Marathon Gang Trial Amid Prosecutorial Missteps

ATLANTA, Ga. — A Georgia court is contemplating a potential mistrial in the high-profile legal battle involving rapper Young Thug, which could unravel a sprawling case spanning two years. The extended legal proceedings, centered around allegations of gang-related activities under the guise of a music label, have faced significant procedural setbacks. This deliberation follows a recent courtroom incident wherein a witness inadvertently exposed sensitive details about another defendant’s criminal history, prompting defense lawyers to accuse the prosecution of carelessness. In light of this, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker criticized the prosecution’s handling of the case, describing … Read more