Young Thug, Shannon Stillwell
Young Thug’s RICO Trial Delayed After Co-Defendant Is Injured In ‘Serious’ Jail Stabbing Incident
Rapper Young Thug’s RICO trial will probably go down in history as one of the most interesting hip-hop-related cases.
According to reports, Shannon Stillwell – a co-defendant in Young Thug’s racketeering trial – was stabbed last night (Dec. 10) at the Fulton County jail. This morning (Dec. 11) Judge Ural Glanville announced that due to the “medical issue,” court proceedings will recess for the rest of the day. At this time, key details about the stabbing have yet to be released. However, Stillwell’s attorney, Max Schardt, did share,
“He is with us — he is alive,”
He continued,
“But I fear that it was serious.”
Shannon Stillwell
Stillwell, 31, is reportedly facing eight charges, including conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, two counts of murder, and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Stillwell is one of the 6 defendants – including Young Thug – who weren’t lucky enough to receive a plea deal (or be severed from the case) before the high-profile RICO trial started. As you may already know, on May 9, 2022, rappers Young Thug, Gunna, and 26 others were arrested in Atlanta on gang-related charges. Gunna ultimately took an Alford plea and was released in December of that year.
Gunna Mugshot
Young Thug, however, is currently on trial for his alleged crimes and has been accused of being the leader of the reported violent criminal street gang YSL (Young Slime Life). The “Oh U Went” artist has maintained his innocence, claiming YSL (Young Stoner Life Records) is only his record label and nothing more.
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