Young Thug's Lawyer Admits He Regrets Taking Plea Deal 

Deamonte Kendrick, also known as Yak Gotti, was found not guilty on all charges in the extensive Young Slime Life (YSL) RICO trial, while Shannon Stillwell was convicted on a single charge of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

As the Fulton County jury reached their decisions for two defendants, Young Thug's lawyer Brian Steel has expressed disappointment in not earning his client the same outcome.

"In my collective opinion, Jeffery would have been found not guilty of everything," Steel shared alongside Thug's legal team member Keith Adams. Young Thug's real name is Jeffery Williams.

Steel is largely responsible for the rapper's freedom, accepting a plea deal that brought him home. Initially facing up to 40 years in prison, the veteran attorney was able to lead Thug's legal team as he faced charges of gang activity, drug offenses, and firearm possession.

Fans ultimately still support Steel's court performance. "He played the safer route, anything could have happened," observed one X user. "What's done is done. Thug home, just gotta move different," added another.