Update 06/10/2023 11:32am:

Previously, it was reported that a Fulton County deputy named Akeiba Stanley was arrested after allegedly smuggling contraband in and out of jail to a defendant in the YSL RICO case. Since then, Stanley was charged with conspiracy to commit a felony, violation of oath of office, reckless conduct, and more. Now, a warrant that surfaced says Stanley and the defendant—Christian Eppinger, were involved with one another. 

Ahead of Stanley’s arrest, the warrant claims that Eppinger used his lawyer’s laptop to illegally communicate with numerous individuals. An internal investigator who delivered testimony also says he saw Eppinger write a message and then look at Stanley with a smile. According to the warrant, the former deputy then wrote a message back to Eppinger on her Apple watch before smiling.

Stanley was also accused of failing to help stop Eppinger after an altercation with another deputy in the defendant. The warrant claims that Stanley started to rub on Eppinger’s back following the incident, telling him, “Look at me, baby.” As of now, Stanley has a hearing on June 21. The former deputy’s bond is $1 million. Stay tuned for more updates.

source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Original 06/03/2023 4:04pm:

Previously, it was reported that Fulton County deputy Akeiba Stanley was arrested after being accused of trying to smuggle contraband in jail for a defendant in the YSL RICO trial. Now, it has been reported that bond was set at $1 million for the 31-year-old woman. 

Stanley made an appearance in court this Saturday and is facing charges of reckless conduct, violation of oath of office, conspiracy to commit a felony, and more. 

According to Channel 2 Action News, prosecutors were opposed to giving up a bond for Stanley, but the judge disagreed. The judge noted Stanley has no criminal history and is not a threat to the community. Stay tuned for more updates.

source: WSB-TV

Original 06/03/2023 12:08pm:

According to reports, a Fulton County deputy named Akeiba Stanley was arrested after investigators claimed the woman attempted to smuggle contraband into the jail for a defendant in the YSL RICO trial. 

Stanley allegedly used Instagram to communicate with YSL defendant Christian Eppinger and visited the alleged YSL member’s cell. Warrants and court documents claim Stanley was working with Eppinger to bring him items from family. It was noted Eppinger and Stanley had communicated with one another via an illegal cell phone. 

Stanley was arrested and booked for numerous charges on Friday (June 2). The charges include conspiracy to commit a felony, hindering apprehension or punishment of a criminal, violation of oath of office, and reckless conduct. Eppinger is reportedly one of over two dozen people who were wrapped up and charged in the YSL RICO indictment. Stay tuned for more updates.

source: WSB-TV