SUMMARY: In the YSL RICO trial, a significant development occurred as Aquarius Nichols, one of the six defendants, accepted a plea deal. Nichols pleaded guilty to conspiracy under the RICO Act, reducing his charges from seven, which included murder and gang involvement. He received a 20-year sentence, with seven years to be served in prison and the remainder on probation. This plea comes shortly before his 30th birthday. The trial faces complications, including a potential mistrial after a witness mistakenly read damaging information aloud. The judge has yet to decide on the mistrial as the trial resumes.

More twists and turns in the YSL RICO trial. A Fulton County Superior Court judge is still deciding whether to declare a mistrial after a witness read something he should not have while testifying last week. Days after that incident, one of the six defendants on trial took a plea deal.

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SUMMARY: This afternoon, a tense situation unfolded at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta when 70-year-old Jay Steven Berger barricaded himself in a hotel room. He fired shots from the 33rd floor, even tossing furniture from the window. Police responded around 10 AM, attempting negotiation, but Berger opened fire with multiple weapons. He and an officer sustained injuries during the incident, but both are expected to recover. Berger was eventually arrested and taken for medical treatment. Police shut down the surrounding area, and officials reported that negotiations aimed to ensure his safe surrender.

The Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown Atlanta was surrounded by SWAT members for hours as a man in a mental health crisis held off attempts to help before turning violent.

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SUMMARY: In Atlanta, residents near the Four Seasons Hotel expressed confusion and concern following a recent shooting incident. Reports described a chaotic scene as the police and SWAT teams worked to secure the area, gradually clearing pedestrians and hotel guests. One eyewitness from a nearby hotel recounted hearing what sounded like gunshots, estimating about six shots in total. The police are now focused on safely escorting people to their vehicles as the situation de-escalates, with security remaining high at the hotel entrance. Authorities continue to manage the scene while ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.

Here’s the latest on what we know about the shooting from witnesses.

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