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Remaining YSL defendants learn their fates
SUMMARY: In a concluding session of the YSL trial, defendants Diamon Kendrick (Yakti) and Shannon Stillwell learned their fates. Kendrick was acquitted of all charges, including murder, while Stillwell was found guilty of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and sentenced to 10 years, with credit for time served. Jurors deliberated for four days, rejecting allegations that the defendants were part of a violent gang conspiracy. Both defense teams expressed satisfaction with the verdicts, noting the jury’s careful consideration of evidence. Despite the outcomes, both men remain in custody due to additional pending cases.
The remaining YSL defendants — Deamonte Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell — in the current trial learned their fates in a Fulton County courtroom this morning. Both men were found not guilty of the most serious charges.
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MARTA bus crash on Fulton Industrial Blvd. at I-20
SUMMARY: Traffic updates on Fon Industrial Boulevard indicate that northbound lanes are now partially open after earlier diversions at I20 due to a wreck involving a MARTA bus, causing significant eastbound delays. Additionally, heavy traffic is reported on I20 westbound past Lithonia Industrial Boulevard, leading to more eastbound congestion. Drivers are advised to use Old Covington Highway as an alternate route. Conditions are rated red from Conyers and yellow from Douglasville. Sky Tracker is en route to provide further updates after the commercial break.
11Alive Traffic Tracker Crash Clark has the details.
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Committee on AI unanimously approves recommendations, encourages use | Georgia
SUMMARY: Georgia’s Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence has unanimously approved a 185-page report recommending legislative action to regulate AI. The report calls for state legislation that enhances data privacy and updates deep fake laws without stifling innovation. Chairman Sen. John Albers emphasized the need for transparency and a state board for AI oversight. The bipartisan committee, formed in March, gathered insights from experts across various sectors, aiming to balance AI’s benefits with ethical concerns. Members expressed the importance of protecting Georgians while promoting effective AI use, with hopes for further legislative action beyond their disbandment on Dec. 15.
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Bystanders rescue driver after car goes over cliff in California
SUMMARY: A loud bang startled bystanders on Westcliff Drive in Santa Cruz, where a woman in a Nissan drove through an intersection, crashed into another car, and then reversed into the ocean. Eyewitnesses speculated whether the act was accidental or intentional. Two bystanders jumped into the water to rescue her, and she was later taken to a hospital with minor injuries, surprising authorities given the circumstances. The fire department praised the bystanders for their quick actions, stating that their timely intervention was crucial in saving the woman’s life.
Police in Santa Cruz, California, say a woman drove her car over a cliff into the ocean on Monday.
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