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Lil Durk federal murder‑for‑hire case

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2026-07-30 01:14 UTC → 2026-07-30 04:39 UTC · added removed

In early June 2026 federal prosecutors filed a superseding indictment that added a racketeering‑murder charge and revised a firearms allegation, linking Chicago rapper Lil Durk to a multi‑state racketeering scheme and a 2022 murder‑for‑hire plot against rival rapper Quando Rondo. Durk has been held without bond since his October 2024 arrest and denies that he arranged the hit that killed Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a Robinson. Durk’s counsel moved to sever the newly added racketeering and VICAR counts, arguing the late indictment violated his Sixth‑Amendment right to a speedy trial. On July 14, U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald granted the severance, preserving the scheduled August 20 trial on the original murder‑for‑hire charge; the racketeering case will be tried later, with no date set. Ahead of the August trial, prosecutors have intensified pre‑trial battles. They asked Judge Fitzgerald to impose a limited gag order on Durk, his attorneys and others, citing barring public comments on witness testimony, case strength, character of the rapper’s parties and excluded evidence, citing Durk’s large Instagram following and recent public statements as a risk of prejudicing juror prejudice. The defense has resisted earlier requests for voluntary comment restrictions, arguing the jury. They order would impinge on First‑Amendment rights. Prosecutors also seek moved to admit Durk’s 2021 song the audio and video for Durk’s 2021 track “Pissed Me Off” as evidence of his Off,” contending the lyrics, imagery and gang‑related signs show a willingness to incite avenge the death of fellow rapper King Von and to encourage violent revenge, while moving retaliation. The defense argues the song’s admission violates constitutional protections. Additionally, the government sought to exclude four defense‑chosen expert witnesses on gang‑related the defense wishes to call, including scholars of gang culture and drill rap. The case thus therefore proceeds on the original murder‑for‑hire charges, charge, with additional pre‑trial battles ongoing disputes over evidentiary admissions and publicity restrictions. restrictions as the August 20 trial approaches.

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  1. 2026-07-30 04:39 UTC Lil Durk federal murder‑for‑hire case
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