YSL Defendant Sues Over Hellish Conditions at Fulton County Jail

An ex-defendant from the high end of Atlanta Young Slime Life Young Thug’s gang conspiracy lawsuit accuses prison officials of widespread negligence and unconstitutional treatment.

After a lengthy trial, Stillwell was found guilty of a single charge: possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was sentenced to 10 years, but the judge commuted the sentence to credit for time served, with the remainder to be served on probation.

But now Stillwell, along with former inmate Nkenegen Hambrick, has filed a joint federal lawsuit against Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat and Chief Jailer John Jackson.

The two say conditions at the Fulton County Jail are both inhumane and life-threatening. The trial paints a grim picture of life inside the prison’s deteriorating walls.

In their filing, the plaintiffs describe overcrowding, dilapidated infrastructure, unsanitary conditions and uncontrolled violence.

Allegations of vermin infestations, inadequate medical care and security lapses further expose what they call a “blatant disregard” for inmates’ Eighth and 14th Amendment rights.

The allegations are disturbingly detailed.

Stillwell, who was stabbed twice while awaiting trialclaims these attacks stemmed from broken cell doors and the absence of security officers.

Hambrick describes similarly harrowing experiences, claiming the facility’s unsanitary conditions led to untreated infections after suffering 20 stab wounds during his time in prison in 2023.

In fact, there have been 12 stabbings at the Fulton County Jail since June 2024, highlighting ongoing security issues and violence among prisoners.

“Fulton County Jail management failed to take adequate measures to prevent violence, leaving inmates at constant risk of harm. We seek immediate reforms to ensure that no more lives are endangered within these walls,” said attorney Michael Harper, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of Stillwell and Hambrick.

Chaos in the prison, according to the lawsuit, is exacerbated by insufficient segregation of inmates based on gang affiliation or threat levels, fostering an environment where violence thrives.

The legal filing follows a report by the US Department of Justice condemning the Fulton County Jail, citing constitutional deficiencies in its management and facilities.

“The Department of Justice report concluded that Fulton County and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office allowed unsafe and unsanitary conditions at the jail. As a result, people incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail suffered injuries from pest infestation and malnutrition, and were at substantial risk of serious injury from violence from other inmates — including murder, stabbings and sexual abuse,” a said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. . “The unconstitutional and illegal conditions at the Fulton County Jail have persisted for far too long, and we are committed to working with Fulton County and the Fulton County Sherrif’s Office to fix them.”

The lawsuit now places Fulton County’s jail management practices under the scrutiny of the federal court system.