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Jury Reaches Verdict in Rapper Lil Durk's Murder-for-Hire Trial in Los Angeles
Jurors are weighing testimony that prosecutors say links Durk Banks to a revenge plot over King Von’s death and could bring a life sentence.
- In Los Angeles, jurors began deliberating Wednesday in the murder-for-hire trial of rapper Durk Banks, who has been held since October 2024 and faces five federal counts tied to a 2022 shooting.
- Prosecutors allege Banks financed a plot to kill rival Tyquian Bowman, known as Quando Rondo, as revenge for the 2020 killing of King Von; Bowman's cousin Saviay'a Robinson was killed in the attack.
- Testimony from former Only the Family associates drives the prosecution's case, while attorneys Drew Findling and Brian Steel mount the defense with witnesses including OTF Vonni and OTF Jam.
- Even a "not guilty" verdict might not open the cell door for Banks, as he still faces a separate racketeering trial; attorney Adant Pointer noted an acquittal could strengthen his push for release.
- Life in federal prison remains a possibility if the jury convicts on the most serious charges, making this a critical moment for the hip-hop industry as prosecutors maintain the option to block any release.
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DJ Akademiks is speaking out after his name was mentioned during Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial. The Chicago rapper is now in his third week of the trial, stemming from prosecutors’ allegations that he organized a hit on Quando Rondo. The alleged order ultimately resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin, Lul Pab. At one point […]
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Total News Sources36
Leaning Left7Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Left
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C 42%
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