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Rapper Yak Gotti Stabbed in Jail as Verdict Looms in High-Profile RICO Trial

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Atlanta, GA — In a distressing development from the ongoing legal proceedings against Young Thug and others, Deamonte Kendrick, also known as Yak Gotti, was stabbed in jail as he awaits the jury’s verdict on a slew of charges including gang-related activities, murder, and drug trafficking. His attorney, Doug Weinstein, confirmed the incident occurred on Sunday, adding that Kendrick is nevertheless expected to appear in court when the jury reconvenes Monday. Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell, who stand jointly accused, are part of a larger group of 28 individuals charged in May 2022 under the sweeping … Read more

Rapper Lil Durk Faces New Federal Charges in Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot That Killed Innocent Victim

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Los Angeles – A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has leveled new charges against Chicago rapper Lil Durk, real name Durk Banks, in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme that occurred last year but tragically misfired, leading to the death of a non-targeted individual. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California announced the superseding indictment, which accuses Banks of conspiracy, use of interstate facilities in commission of murder-for-hire resulting in death, and several firearms-related offenses. These charges come under heightened scrutiny following Banks’ recent apprehension while allegedly attempting a hasty departure from the … Read more

Rapper YNW Melly Files Lawsuit for Immediate Release, Cites Severe Mistreatment in Broward Jail

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Rapper YNW Melly has filed a lawsuit demanding his release from prison on the grounds of cruel treatment and breaches of constitutional rights, according to legal documents submitted over the weekend by his attorney, Michael Pizzi Jr. YNW Melly, legally known as Jamell Demons, has been incarcerated since his arrest involving a 2018 double homicide case of two of his longtime friends. In the documents, Demons’ legal team argues he is held under unlawful conditions that infringe several amendments of the U.S. Constitution, including the First, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth. … Read more

Rapper YNW Melly Files Lawsuit Against Broward Sheriff’s Office, Demands Release Over Alleged Rights Violations

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Fort Lauderdale, FL — Rapper YNW Melly has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Broward Sheriff’s Office, seeking immediate release from jail on grounds that his confinement conditions violate constitutional rights. Detained since 2019, Melly, legally known as Jamell Demons, is accused in the shooting deaths of two friends from his childhood, both members of the YNW music collective. Filed in a Miami federal court by attorney Michael Pizzi, the 12-page legal complaint articulates that Melly has endured total isolation for an extended period, devoid of external communication and repeatedly denied the ability to meet … Read more