Young Thug's Racketeering Trial Delayed Following Co-Defendant's Stabbing

Shannon Stillwell, a co-defendant in the trial, was stabbed multiple times in Fulton County Jail, a facility known for its history of violence and currently under investigation by the Department of Justice.

• Young Thug's ongoing racketeering and gang conspiracy trial has been delayed following the stabbing of co-defendant Shannon Stillwell in Fulton County Jail.
• Stillwell, who was stabbed multiple times, is in stable condition and is expected to recover.
• The Fulton County Jail, where the stabbing occurred, has long been plagued by violence and other problems, leading to an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Stillwell, along with Young Thug and four others, are on trial for their alleged involvement in the violent street gang Young Slime Life (YSL).
• The trial, which began last month after about 10 months of jury selection, is expected to last between six and nine months.

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