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Young Thug’s Co-defendants Acquitted in Georgia’s Lengthiest Criminal Trial


In Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial, two defendants, Deamonte Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell, were found not guilty on all charges except for one felony firearm charge in a sprawling racketeering case that included rap superstar Young Thug. The charges against them were linked to the state’s RICO statute, including allegations of involvement in drive-by shootings and gang-related killings. The trial initially featured 28 co-defendants, including Young Thug, accused of leading an Atlanta street gang. Throughout the trial, various co-defendants took plea deals, causing multiple delays and unexpected turns. The case riveted social media users, with prosecutors using Young Thug’s song lyrics to claim violence and illegal acts. Young Thug ultimately took a plea deal, which led to his release from jail with probation. The state’s case was criticized for targeting Black hip-hop artists and using their lyrics and social media posts as evidence of gang activity. The trial faced numerous challenges, including a mistrial motion due to prosecutorial errors and the removal of the original judge for holding a private meeting without defense present. The trial finally concluded with not guilty verdicts for Kendrick and Stillwell. Despite the intensive trial and riveting legal drama, ultimately, the state failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

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