Grammy-winning US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.
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"While we are disappointed with the jury's decision regarding Durk Banks, a.k.a. 'Lil Durk,' we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial."
— Bill Essayli , Other
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney involved in election fraud investigations.
Lil Durk is a Grammy-winning rapper from Chicago known for his hit singles and albums.
Quando Rondo is a rapper whose cousin was killed in a shooting allegedly linked to Lil Durk.
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The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.
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