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Jurors Deliberate in High-Profile YSL Gang Trial Involving Rapper Young Thug

In Atlanta, deliberations have begun for the YSL gang trial that charges two men with serious crimes including murder and racketeering.

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After nearly a year of testimony, jurors in Atlanta are deliberating the fate of Shannon Stillwell and Deamonte Kendrick, who face multiple charges including gang-related murder linked to the Young Slime Life gang, co-founded by rapper Young Thug. The trial has faced delays and controversies, with several defendants, including Young Thug, accepting plea deals. The prosecution argues that the defendants' music and social media posts demonstrate guilt, while defense attorneys claim weak evidence and unreliable witnesses support their clients' innocence. Deliberations are expected to resume shortly after the Thanksgiving break.

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