The long-awaited YSL trial concluded with Yak Gotti’s acquittal on all charges, marking a significant moment in ongoing legal proceedings.
- Fulton County’s jury found Deamonte “Yak Gotti” Kendrick not guilty of all charges, including murder.
- Shannon Stillwell faced one conviction but was acquitted of more severe charges.
- This trial, involving high-profile figures like Young Thug and Gunna, has been Georgia’s longest to date.
- The outcomes reflect a turbulent legal journey since the first arrests in May 2022.
On December 3, in Fulton County, the jury reached a verdict in the YSL trial, focusing on Yak Gotti and Shannon Stillwell. Gotti walked away without a conviction, dodging even a murder charge, while Stillwell was only found guilty of firearm possession.
Gotti’s acquittal on all counts, including serious allegations, represents a considerable defeat for the prosecution. Stillwell, meantime, received a sentence of time served and probation for a lesser firearm offense.
The YSL case began in May 2022, bringing to the dock hip-hop names like Young Thug and Gunna alongside 26 others. They faced a slew of charges, including RICO Act violations, murder, and gang-related activities.
The courtroom drama spanned over two years, with jury selection alone stretching ten months, making it a record-setting trial in Georgia’s legal history.
Young Thug took a highly unusual plea deal. While admitting guilt to multiple charges, he neither confirmed nor denied certain allegations, including racketeering. His sentence involved time served and decades on probation, emphasizing the complex plea agreements often seen in such cases.
Gunna also accepted a deal before the trial, pleading guilty to racketeering conspiracy through an Alford plea, a move allowing him to maintain his innocence while acknowledging the case’s impact on his liberty. He, too, faced a significant penalty with community service obligations.
The verdicts highlight the mixed bag of outcomes and settlements that characterized this lengthy legal saga, drawing public and media scrutiny through its twists and turns.
The YSL trial’s end brings closure to a lengthy saga, with Yak Gotti’s acquittal standing out as a pivotal outcome.
