The Brief
- Yak Gotti’s attorneys file for emergency bond following his acquittal in the YSL RICO trial, citing Fulton County Jail safety concerns.
- Kendrick, in custody since May 2022, experienced violence in jail, including a stabbing, leading to doubts about the jail’s ability to ensure his safety.
- A DOJ report criticized the Fulton County Jail for systemic issues such as pest infestation, malnourishment, and violence, declaring the conditions unconstitutional.
- Kendrick’s legal team asserts that he poses no threat and would adhere to all court conditions if granted bond, emphasizing his strong family ties to Georgia.
- Kendrick’s attorney calls for immediate action due to the risks and threats faced by Kendrick in jail, with a scheduled hearing on the matter for Dec. 17.
ATLANTA – Attorneys for Deamonte Kendrick, who goes by the stage name Yak Gotti, have filed an emergency motion seeking bond for their client less than a week after being acquitted on all counts in the YSL RICO trial.
The motion, filed in Fulton County Superior Court on Monday, cited ongoing safety concerns at the Fulton County Jail and recent findings from the U.S. Department of Justice about the facility’s conditions. Kendrick has been in continuous custody since May 2022 and is requesting release on bond under conditions set by the court.
While in custody, Kendrick was charged on April 5, 2023, with possessing or providing prohibited items to an inmate. “But for his arrest on said case, Defendant would not have been in custody,” the motion states.…