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.
