ATLANTA — Multiple sources confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that Deamonte Kendrick, who raps under the name Yak Gotti, was stabbed on Sunday.
The stabbing happened at the Fulton County Jail’s south annex in Union City, not the main facility on Rice Street.
Sources told Channel 2′s Michael Seiden that Kendrick suffered minor injuries and he’s expected to be in court on Monday as jurors continue to deliberate his fate in the Young Slime Life trial.
Around 8:45 a.m. Monday, Channel 2 Action News received the following statement from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
“Deamonte Kendrick, also known as rapper Yak Gotti, and another jail resident were in a physical altercation on Sunday, December 1. Kendrick received treatment for minor injuries from a sharp object at the Fulton County Jail. The incident occurred at the South Annex in Union City where both men were being housed. Kendrick will be in court today. This is an active investigation to determine the aggressor in this incident and if charges will be pending.”
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Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell are the two defendants remaining in the YSL trial, which is the longest criminal trial in state history.
Last week, prosecutors and defense attorneys wrapped up their closing arguments. Jurors began deliberating on Tuesday afternoon but decided to head home on Wednesday for Thanksgiving break.
Deliberations are expected to resume on Monday.
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