Rapper Yak Gotti, part of the YSL collective, is optimistic about spending the holidays outside prison walls, thanks to three dropped charges in his ongoing RICO case.
Yak Gotti, known to the legal world as Deamonte Kendrick, sees a glimmer of hope in his legal battles. With three charges sidelined, he marked his 32nd birthday by sharing a triumphant post on Instagram. ‘Locked in the system, I’m just thankful to be livin,’ he posted, adding that he hopes to be free by Christmas.
The legal tide turned when Judge Paige Whitaker dismissed charges associated with drug possession and intent to distribute. She reasoned there wasn’t enough evidence to support these accusations. However, Yak’s defense didn’t manage to overturn the RICO charge and others, which means he is not entirely in the clear yet.
Closing arguments for the YSL trial are on the horizon. Only Yak and Shannon Stillwell (also known as SB) remain in the ongoing case, which has already seen plea deals shaping the fate of others involved.
Prominent figures like Young Thug, Rodalius Ryan (Lil Rod), and Marquavius Huey (Qua) have navigated plea bargains. Young Thug managed to sidestep a racketeering conviction, receiving probation with certain restrictions on his activities and travel.
Plea deals have altered the trajectory for others as well. Ryan, who faced an additional RICO conviction, will see his sentence adjusted to time served. Huey, spared from lifelong imprisonment, will serve a reduced term of nine years.
A memorable moment came when a YSL-affiliated lawyer made a ‘Slatt’ gesture, signaling unity amid the legal chaos. Meanwhile, the legal strategies keep evolving as individuals maneuver through guilty pleas and probation terms.
Young Thug’s release under specific terms was notable. He must maintain a low profile, avoiding his Atlanta roots for a decade, with exceptions granted for significant personal events. His involvement in anti-gang initiatives is mandated as part of his deal.
With the legal battle’s end in sight, Yak Gotti hopes to capitalize on the favorable turn in his charges. As he awaits the final verdict, the possibility of reuniting with loved ones for Christmas remains a beacon of hope.
