Yak Gotti Stabbed in Jail Amid Deliberations in YSL Gang Trial
Deamonte Kendrick, known as Yak Gotti, was stabbed in jail as jurors continued deliberating his fate in a high-profile racketeering trial.
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Deamonte Kendrick, one of the final co-defendants in the YSL gang trial alongside rapper Young Thug, was stabbed in jail, sustaining minor injuries. As the jury deliberates on gang and racketeering charges, Kendrick’s lawyer reported on his condition, confirming he would appear in court. This trial, marked by multiple delays and media scrutiny, is the longest-running criminal case in Georgia's history, involving 28 defendants and allegations of promoting violence through music. Kendrick and his co-defendant, Shannon Stillwell, face a verdict after jurors resumed deliberations following the Thanksgiving holiday.
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