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Remaining YSL defendants learn their fates

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3 months ago

December 3, 2024

www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2024-12-03 12:47:13

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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www.youtube.com – 11Alive – 2025-03-14 04:01:33

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