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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

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

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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