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Lil Durk faces murder-for-hire trial as witnesses testify
The federal murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk is underway in Los Angeles. Prosecutors allege Durk orchestrated a 2022 retaliatory attack against rapper Quando Rondo following the 2020 death of King Von. While the intended target survived, the shooting resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a Robinson.
Key testimony has emerged from cooperating witnesses. Kacey “OTF Jam” Hester testified that he participated in the murder and identified Lil Durk, Deandre Wilson, and David Lindsey as participants in the crime. Other cooperators, including Kavon Grant and Keith Jones, have also pleaded guilty and are expected to testify.
The prosecution has presented evidence suggesting Durk financed the plot, including claims that hitmen had their flights paid for using his American Express card. Defense attorneys have challenged the credibility of the witnesses, arguing they have incentives to shift blame, and have suggested that Kavon Grant was the true mastermind. Lil Durk has pleaded not guilty and faces life in prison if convicted.
Entities
Kacey “OTF Jam” Hester · Kavon Grant · King Von · Lil Durk · Los Angeles · Lul Pab · Machine Gun Kelly · Only The Family · Quando Rondo · Saviay’a Robinson
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] FBI agent Jarron Farmby testified regarding conversations between Lil Durk and Jason Smith concerning the death of King Von.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prosecutors allege Lil Durk attempted to flee to Dubai, Switzerland, and Italy upon learning of the investigation. thatgrapejuice.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lil Durk has pleaded not guilty to the charges. thesource.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Prosecutors allege Lil Durk orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot targeting rapper Quando Rondo. thesource.com · www.therreportmag.com · 107jamz.com · www.hotnewhiphop.com · thatgrapejuice.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The defense argues that Kavon “Cuz” Grant, also known as OTF Vonni, was the mastermind behind the plot. thatgrapejuice.net · thesource.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prosecutors claim the alleged hitmen had their flights paid for using Lil Durk’s American Express card. thatgrapejuice.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] If convicted of the most serious counts, Lil Durk faces life in federal prison. thesource.com · www.therreportmag.com · 107jamz.com · www.hotnewhiphop.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Three men, including Kavon Grant, Kacey Hester, and Keith Jones, have pleaded guilty and are cooperating with the prosecution. thesource.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kavon Grant, Kacey Hester, and Keith Jones have pleaded guilty and will testify for the prosecution. thesource.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The alleged hitmen had their flights paid for using Lil Durk’s American Express card. thatgrapejuice.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An FBI agent testified regarding text messages where Lil Durk discussed “get back” following the death of King Von.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lil Durk allegedly attempted to flee the country to Dubai, Switzerland, and Italy upon learning of the investigation. thatgrapejuice.net