FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The lengthy YSL trial brought a series of unexpected turns over two years including recused judges, guilty pleas and more than a dozen "not guilty" verdicts.

It also sparked a romance between criminal defense attorney Kayla Bumpus and defendant Shannon "Jackson" Stillwell, who a jury found not guilty of murder, RICO and criminal street gang activity.

"While our roles were very different, we are thankful that our worlds collided," the couple wrote on a contest blog. They're now expecting a baby boy this October.

True Atlanta love story… my baby almost here💙🐻🥹

Check out our registry and thank you if you sent him something: https://t.co/BgCVMQpnmH pic.twitter.com/mTWeHNZXsJ — Kayla Bumpus (@ThePI_Princess) August 16, 2025

Bumpus, an attorney who specializes i

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