Yak Gotti Stabbed At Fulton Jail Ahead Of Verdict In Young Thug RICO Case

Yak Gotti—one of two defendants currently awaiting a jury verdict in Young Thug’s high-profile RICO case—was stabbed in jail on Sunday according to his attorney Doug Weinstein. Gotti, whose real name is Deamonte Kendrick, is reportedly expected to appear in court today (Dec. 2) as deliberations resume. “While he sounded tired, I expect him to make a full recovery,” stated Weinstein, The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the stabbing occurred during a fight between Kendrick and another detainee at the jail’s south annex in Union City. Kendrick sustained “minor injuries” from “a sharp object” and received medical attention, according to a statement from spokeswoman Natalie Ammons. An investigation into the altercation is ongoing. This isn’t the first time violence has erupted in connection to the case. Shannon Stillwell, the other defendant awaiting a verdict, was also stabbed in the same jail nearly a year ago, Both Kendrick and Stillwell were indicted alongside Young Thug and others in May 2022, and accused of conspiring to violate Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Prosecutors alleged that YSL stands for “Young Slime Life,” operating as a criminal street gang responsible for a slew of crimes. However, defense attorneys have argued that YSL is solely the name of a record label, Young Stoner Life. Back in October, four defendants, including Young Thug (real name Jeffery Williams), accepted plea deals, with the “Lifestyle” rapper ultimately being freed on probation last month, after five years of incarceration. Kendrick and Stillwell, however, rejected plea agreements after more than a week of negotiations, with their defense teams opting out of presenting evidence or witnesses during the trial.

SOURCE