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crime1 year ago

Yak Gotti Stabbed in Jail Amid YSL Trial Developments

Deamonte Kendrick, a defendant in the "Young Slime Life" gang trial, was stabbed at a Fulton County Jail annex while awaiting a jury verdict. The incident, described as a "physical altercation" with another inmate, resulted in minor injuries for Kendrick, who received treatment and returned to court as jury deliberations continued. The Fulton Sheriff's Office is investigating the altercation, and Kendrick's attorney expressed confidence in his client's acquittal despite the incident.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#crime#fulton-county-jail#gang-violence
us-news1 year ago

DOJ Report Exposes Inhumane Conditions at Georgia's Fulton County Jail

The Justice Department's investigation into Georgia's Fulton County Jail revealed severe human rights violations, including violence, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate medical care, contributing to multiple deaths. The report highlights systemic issues such as pest infestations, malnourishment, and excessive use of force, particularly affecting detainees with mental health needs. The investigation was prompted by the death of Lashawn Thompson, whose case drew public outrage. The Justice Department is working with local authorities to address these violations.

via NBC News|
#civil-rights#fulton-county-jail#justice-department
us-news1 year ago

DOJ Uncovers Severe Civil Rights Violations at Georgia's Fulton County Jail

The US Justice Department has found that Georgia's Fulton County Jail subjects inmates to unconstitutional, inhumane, and violent conditions, threatening their safety. A 16-month investigation revealed issues such as overcrowding, lack of medical care, and excessive use of force. The probe was partly prompted by the 2022 death of Lashawn Thompson, who died in squalid conditions. The DOJ report outlines necessary remedial measures and warns of potential legal action if state officials fail to address these concerns within 49 days.

via CNN|
#civil-rights#doj-investigation#fulton-county-jail
law-and-justice1 year ago

DOJ Report Exposes Inhumane Conditions at Georgia's Fulton County Jail

The U.S. Justice Department has found that conditions at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia violate the 8th and 14th Amendments, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The investigation revealed unsafe, unsanitary conditions, inadequate medical care, and a high risk of violence, including homicides and stabbings. The report highlights systemic failures and calls for urgent reforms to ensure humane treatment of incarcerated individuals. The Justice Department aims to work with local authorities to address these issues.

via Department of Justice|
#civil-rights#constitutional-violations#fulton-county-jail
crime2 years ago

Young Thug's RICO trial postponed due to co-defendant's jail stabbing

The trial for rapper Young Thug and five others has been delayed until January after one of the defendants, Shannon Stillwell, was stabbed multiple times in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The judge sent jurors home and informed them of a "medical issue" with one of the defendants. The trial, which began last month, is focused on racketeering conspiracy charges against Young Thug and four others. The jail has a history of violence and other issues, and the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating detention conditions in Fulton County. Prosecutors allege that Young Thug led a violent street gang called Young Slime Life and used his music career and social media to promote the gang's activities. Defense attorneys argue that the prosecution's evidence relies heavily on jailhouse informants and improperly uses rap lyrics as evidence of crimes.

via USA TODAY|
#crime#fulton-county-jail#racketeering-conspiracy
crime2 years ago

Young Thug Trial Delayed Due to Jailhouse Stabbing

The trial for rapper Young Thug and five others has been put on hold until early next year after one of the defendants was stabbed in the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. The defendant, Shannon Stillwell, was stabbed multiple times during a fight with another inmate. The judge sent the jurors home and instructed them to return in January. Prosecutors allege that Young Thug led a violent street gang and used his music career and social media to promote the gang's activities. Defense attorneys have criticized the use of jailhouse informants and rap lyrics as evidence.

via Newser|
#crime#fulton-county-jail#jailhouse-stabbing
crime2 years ago

Defendant in Young Slime Life trial stabbed, causing trial delay.

A defendant in the racketeering trial involving alleged members of the gang Young Slime Life, led by rapper Young Thug, was stabbed at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta. The defendant, Shannon Stillwell, is currently in the hospital. Stillwell is facing two murder charges and is among six defendants who have pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial has been recessed for the day due to the incident. Prosecutors allege that Young Thug is the co-founder of the gang responsible for violent acts dating back a decade.

via CNN|
#crime#fulton-county-jail#gang-trial
crime2 years ago

Rising Violence: Calls to Address Safety Concerns at Fulton County Jail

A detainee was killed and two others injured in a mass stabbing at Fulton County Jail, marking the fifth death of an inmate since the end of July. The sheriff's office is investigating the incident, which comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the jail's dilapidated and unsanitary conditions, as well as violence against detainees. The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation into the jail, including its treatment of inmates with psychiatric disabilities. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis called for a new, larger facility that treats people humanely.

via CNN|
#conditions#crime#fulton-county-jail
crime2 years ago

Multiple Fatalities and Injuries in Recent Fulton County Jail Stabbings

A prisoner was fatally stabbed and two others were injured at Georgia's Fulton County Jail. This incident follows the recent death of another inmate at the same facility. The jail has been under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department due to allegations of unsafe conditions, violence, and excessive use of force. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis highlighted the inadequate conditions at the jail, calling for a larger and more humane facility. The incident is currently under investigation.

via NBC News|
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crime2 years ago

Rampant Violence and Deaths Plague Fulton County Jail

One inmate has died and two others were injured in a stabbing incident at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The circumstances leading to the stabbings are unknown, and the conditions of the injured inmates are unclear. The jail has been under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice for deplorable conditions, excessive force, discrimination, and inadequate medical care. This incident adds to the ongoing concerns surrounding the jail, which has seen multiple inmate deaths this year.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|
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crime2 years ago

"Release of Georgia Defendant Harrison Floyd Raises Concerns Amid Trump Co-Defendant Case"

Harrison Floyd, the sole defendant in the Georgia election interference case, is expected to be released from Fulton County Jail after a judge set a bond in his case. Floyd, who surrendered without a lawyer, had his request for bond denied initially due to assault charges against federal agents in Maryland. He later retained a lawyer who helped negotiate a $100,000 bond. Floyd's lawyer criticized Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis for not securing his release earlier. Floyd is one of two black defendants in the case and was the former leader of the conservative organization Black Voices for Trump.

via BBC|
#bond#crime#election-interference
politics2 years ago

Trump's Surrender: A Historic Moment Outside the Georgia Jail

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms described the scene outside the Fulton County Jail ahead of former President Trump's surrender as filled with anger and hatred. Supporters gathered outside the jail, chanting "Lock her up" and displaying banners and flags. Trump was charged in a racketeering case and became the first president to have his mug shot taken. All 19 co-defendants, including Trump, surrendered to authorities in Georgia.

via The Hill|
#donald-trump#fulton-county-jail#keisha-lance-bottoms
politics2 years ago

"Stormy Daniels and Trump's Mugshot: Symbolic Reflections of America's Anger"

Stormy Daniels expressed disbelief over former President Donald Trump's reported weight of 215 pounds, as stated in his booking record at Fulton County Jail. Daniels, who claims to have had an affair with Trump, mocked the measurement, stating that she does not believe he weighs that little. Trump's weight and height were released after he turned himself in on 13 felony counts related to an alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. Social media users have also joined in the speculation and mockery, comparing themselves and celebrities with similar measurements to Trump.

via Business Insider|
#donald-trump#fulton-county-jail#politics
politics2 years ago

"Former Justice Department Official Jeffrey Clark Joins Trump in Georgia Election Interference Case"

Jeffrey A. Clark, a former high-ranking Justice Department official, has been booked at the Fulton County Jail in Georgia in connection with efforts to overturn Donald J. Trump's 2020 election loss in the state. Clark is one of the 19 defendants in the case who turned themselves in, following Trump's dramatic booking at the same facility. Most defendants negotiated bail agreements and were released, while Clark was released on a $100,000 bond. He faces charges of state racketeering and criminal attempt to commit false statements and writings. Some defendants are seeking to have their cases shifted to federal court.

via The New York Times|
#donald-j-trump#election-interference#fulton-county-jail