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

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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

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

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

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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

Trial Tension Escalates: YSL Co-Defendant Stabbed in Jail Amid Deliberations

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Atlanta — In a recent turn of events surrounding the high-profile YSL gang and racketeering trial, Deamonte Kendrick, one of the defendants awaiting a jury verdict, was stabbed while in custody. Kendrick, who is known in the music industry as Yak Gotti, suffered minor injuries during an altercation at the Fulton County Jail’s south annex in Union City. His legal representative affirmed that despite the incident, Kendrick is slated to appear in court when the jury resumes deliberations Monday. Kendrick and co-defendant Shannon Stillwell are facing serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, drug trafficking, … Read more