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Lil Durk acquitted in federal murder-for-hire trial; two co-defendants convicted of stalking charges
A federal jury in Los Angeles acquitted rapper Lil Durk on all charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting Quando Rondo. Two co-defendants were convicted of stalking charges but acquitted of murder-for-hire. Durk remains in custody for a separate racketeering trial scheduled for October 5.
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Acquittal in Murder-for-Hire Trial
A federal jury in Los Angeles on Friday acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk on all charges in a murder-for-hire case, according to multiple reports. Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, faced charges including conspiracy, stalking resulting in death, and murder for hire. The jury deliberated for three days before returning the not-guilty verdicts.
The trial centered on an August 2022 shooting near the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles. Prosecutors alleged that Durk paid a group of men to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles to kill Atlanta rapper Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Bowman, in retaliation for the 2020 killing of Durk's friend, rapper King Von. The gunmen fired at least 18 rounds at Rondo's vehicle, but Rondo survived; his 24-year-old cousin, Saviay'a Robinson, was killed.
Co-Defendants Convicted on Stalking Charges
Durk's co-defendants in the trial, Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey, were convicted of conspiracy to commit stalking, stalking using a dangerous weapon, and stalking resulting in death, as reported by several outlets. However, both were acquitted of murder-for-hire charges. Wilson's attorney, Craig Harbaugh, said in an email: "We thank the jury for seeing there was no murder for hire. We are confident the remaining counts will not survive our pending motion for acquittal."
Steel also accused federal agents of having "targeted Durk," according to the Chicago Tribune.
Courtroom Scene and Supporters
The trial drew significant public attention, with supporters including music stars Machine Gun Kelly and Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — appearing in the audience. Ye posted on X: "Lil Durk is not guilty on ALL COUNTS." A throng of fans gathered outside the courthouse, and the verdict was met with celebration among supporters, some wearing "Free Durk" shirts.
The shooting that formed the basis of the case occurred in August 2022 at a gas station near the Beverly Center. Prosecutors alleged that the plot was revenge for the killing of King Von, who was fatally shot outside an Atlanta nightclub in 2020. Keith "Flacka" Jones, who pleaded guilty to Robinson's murder, testified against Durk and his co-defendants at trial, as did Durk's former assistant Kavon Grant, according to CBS News.
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Framing: The headline emphasizes the acquittal of Lil Durk in the murder-for-hire case. — Measured and factual, focusing on the legal outcome without emotional language.
Framing: Headline states the acquittal of Lil Durk in a Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot, emphasizing the outcome. — Neutral and factual
Facts Included:
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
Durk, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, had faced multiple felony counts, including charges of murder, stalking, and conspiracy.
Two co-defendants who were tried alongside Durk, Deandre "OTF Dede" Wilson and David "Browneyez" Lindsey, were convicted of stalking and stalking conspiracy charges, but acquitted of murder for hire.
Federal prosecutors accused Durk of a plot to kill Atlanta rapper Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Bowman.
Investigators believe the plot against Quando Rondo was retaliation for the earlier murder of Chicago OTF rapper King Von.
Authorities say Durk made it known that he would "pay a bounty" to anyone who killed Rondo.
Keith "Flacka" Jones, who was among those charged in the case, pleaded guilty to Robinson's murder and testified against Durk, Wilson, and Lindsey at trial.
A federal jury in Los Angeles acquitted Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot.
Durk faced charges including murder, stalking, and conspiracy.
Co-defendants Deandre 'OTF Dede' Wilson and David 'Browneyez' Lindsey were convicted of stalking and stalking conspiracy but acquitted of murder for hire.
Prosecutors accused Durk of plotting to kill Quando Rondo, and noted a 2022 shooting killed Saviay'a Robinson.
Authorities said the plot was retaliation for the murder of King Von.
Keith 'Flacka' Jones pleaded guilty to Robinson's murder and testified against Durk.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the acquittal of Lil Durk in the murder-for-hire case.
Facts Included:
A federal jury acquitted Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire trial.
Banks was found not guilty on all three charges: conspiracy, stalking resulting in death, and murder for hire.
Prosecutors alleged Banks dispatched hit men to target rapper Quando Rondo, born Tyquian Bowman.
The hit men fatally shot Bowman's cousin Saviay'a Robinson, 24, in a botched ambush near the Beverly Center in 2022.
Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey were on trial alongside Banks.
Wilson and Lindsey were convicted on charges of conspiracy to commit stalking, stalking using a dangerous weapon, and stalking resulting in death, but acquitted on murder-for-hire charges.
Prosecutors made the case Banks was 'consumed with revenge' after the fatal shooting of Dayvon Bennett, known as King Von.
Steel accused federal agents of having 'targeted Durk'.
The shooting that ignited the feud took place two years earlier and 2,000 miles away.
Dozens gathered outside wearing 'Free Durk' shirts and blasting the rapper's music.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the acquittal of Lil Durk on murder-for-hire charges. — Neutral and factual, with a focus on the legal outcome and statements from attorneys.
Facts Included:
A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin.
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit “All My Life,” of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
Durk supporters including music stars Machine Gun Kelly and Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — appeared in the audience during the two-week trial in downtown Los Angeles.
Both were also acquitted of murder for hire.
“We thank the jury for seeing there was no murder for hire,” Wilson's attorney Craig Harbaugh said in an email.
Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, remained in custody, pending a forthcoming trial on a racketeering count that was severed from this trial.
Prosecutors had alleged that Durk paid to have Rondo killed after someone from Rondo’s entourage fatally shot rapper King Von, a close friend of Durk's and a member of his Only The Family hip-hop collective, at an Atlanta nightclub in 2020.
The prosecution alleged that in August 2022, a group of men flew to Los Angeles with funds provided by Durk, followed Rondo and his crew around, and three gunmen fired on his Escalade near the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles.
Rondo survived, but his 24-year-old cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, was killed.
“While we are disappointed with the jury’s decision regarding Durk Banks, a. ‘Lil Durk,’ we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial."
Framing: Emphasizes the rapper's emotional reaction to the not guilty verdict and the family's celebration, focusing on the acquittal. — Measured and neutral, reporting both defense and prosecution arguments without overt judgment.
Facts Included:
Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was found not guilty in his murder-for-hire trial.
The verdict left the rapper in tears, and his family celebrated the acquittal.
Banks' defense attorneys, Drew Findling and Brian Steel, argued he wasn't in Los Angeles at the time of the shooting and there was no evidence he ever paid anyone.
The defense pointed to Banks' former assistant, Kavon Grant, who they said had been fired months before the shooting.
Findling said: "[Grant] has manipulated every single person. Would you fire someone you assigned to lead a killing? That is preposterous."
Assistant US Attorney Ian Yanniello said: "No one is saying he was the one on the ground with a gun in his hand in Los Angeles, but you know this story doesn't happen without him, and it doesn't make sense without his leadership," as per USA Today.
Banks is accused of planning a 2022 murder-for-hire attack that killed a rival's cousin near the Beverly Center.
Prosecutors say Banks sent a group from Chicago to Los Angeles to kill rapper Tyquian Bowman, also known as Quando Rondo.
The attack was revenge for the 2020 killing of Banks' friend, rapper Dayvon "King Von" Bennett.
A gunman fired at least 18 rounds at a vehicle, killing Bowman's cousin, Saviay'a Robinson.
Framing: Headline emphasizes the acquittal of Lil Durk on murder-for-hire charges.
Facts Included:
A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin.
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
Durk supporters including music stars Machine Gun Kelly and Ye appeared in the audience during the two-week trial.
Both Wilson and Lindsey were also acquitted of murder for hire.
Wilson’s attorney Craig Harbaugh said in an email: 'We thank the jury for seeing there was no murder for hire. We are confident the remaining counts will not survive our pending motion for acquittal.'
Durk remained in custody, pending a forthcoming trial on a racketeering count that was severed from this trial.
Prosecutors alleged that Durk paid to have Rondo killed after someone from Rondo’s entourage fatally shot rapper King Von at an Atlanta nightclub in 2020.
The prosecution alleged that in August 2022, a group of men flew to Los Angeles with funds provided by Durk, followed Rondo and his crew around, and three gunmen fired on his Escalade near the Beverly Center shopping mall.
Rondo survived, but his 24-year-old cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, was killed.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement: 'Today, the jury delivered justice to the family of Saviay’a Robinson, finding defendants Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey guilty of stalking resulting in Mr. Robinson’s death. 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.'
A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin.
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit 'All My Life,' of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
Durk supporters including music stars Machine Gun Kelly and Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — appeared in the audience during the two-week trial in downtown Los Angeles.
But both were also acquitted of murder for hire.
“We thank the jury for seeing there was no murder for hire,” Wilson’s attorney Craig Harbaugh said in an email.
Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, remained in custody, pending a forthcoming trial on a racketeering count that was severed from this trial.
Prosecutors had alleged that Durk paid to have Rondo killed after someone from Rondo’s entourage fatally shot rapper King Von, a close friend of Durk’s and a member of his Only The Family hip-hop collective, at an Atlanta nightclub in 2020.
The prosecution alleged that in August 2022, a group of men flew to Los Angeles with funds provided by Durk, followed Rondo and his crew around, and three gunmen fired on his Escalade near the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles.
Rondo survived, but his 24-year-old cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, was killed.
“While we are disappointed with the jury’s decision regarding Durk Banks, a. ‘Lil Durk,’ we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial.”
Framing: Neutral and factual, with a focus on the legal outcome and statements from attorneys.
Facts Included:
A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin.
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit “All My Life,” of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
Durk supporters including music stars Machine Gun Kelly and Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — appeared in the audience during the two-week trial in downtown Los Angeles.
Both were also acquitted of murder for hire.
“We thank the jury for seeing there was no murder for hire,” Wilson's attorney Craig Harbaugh said in an email.
Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, remained in custody, pending a forthcoming trial on a racketeering count that was severed from this trial.
Prosecutors had alleged that Durk paid to have Rondo killed after someone from Rondo’s entourage fatally shot rapper King Von, a close friend of Durk's and a member of his Only The Family hip-hop collective, at an Atlanta nightclub in 2020.
The prosecution alleged that in August 2022, a group of men flew to Los Angeles with funds provided by Durk, followed Rondo and his crew around, and three gunmen fired on his Escalade near the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles.
Rondo survived, but his 24-year-old cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, was killed.
“While we are disappointed with the jury’s decision regarding Durk Banks, a. ‘Lil Durk,’ we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial."
Framing: Headline emphasizes Lil Durk's acquittal in a murder-for-hire plot targeting a rival rapper.
Facts Included:
Lil Durk was found not guilty in a murder-for-hire plot that targeted rival rapper Quando Rondo
Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was acquitted Friday on charges of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire
The trial was attended by a throng of Durk supporters at the downtown LA federal courthouse, including artists Machine Gun Kelly and Kanye West
The 33-year-old Chicago native was accused of paying for a group of men to fly out to Los Angeles in August 2022
Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman, survived the shooting, but his 24-year-old cousin Saviay’a Robinson, also known as Lul Pab, was killed.
Approximately 18 rounds had been dumped into the SUV Rondo was in with his cousin.
Prosecutors alleged that the plot was a revenge attack on Rondo after a member of his crew killed Durk’s close friend and rapper King Von, whose real name is Dayvon Bennett, in a shooting at an Atlanta nightclub in 2020.
The initial deadly shooting was sparked when Bennett and Rondo got into a fistfight at a hookah lounge
Testimonies from Kacey “OTF Jam” Hester and Keith Jones, two men who admitted to the shooting, were used in the trial alongside Durk’s former personal assistant Kavon Grant
Defense attorney Brian Steel said, according the Los Angeles Times
Framing: The headline emphasizes the acquittal of rapper Lil Durk in a daytime ambush killing near the Beverly Center. — The tone is factual and measured, presenting both prosecution and defense perspectives without overt emotional language.
Facts Included:
Lil Durk was acquitted on all charges alleging he orchestrated the revenge stalking and killing of a man in an ambush near the Beverly Center.
Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, was accused of setting in motion a plan to kill Tyquian Bowman, a rival Atlanta rapper known as Quando Rondo.
Prosecutors argued that Banks paid for a hit team to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles in August 2022 with the intention of killing Bowman, but the plan went awry and 24-year-old Saviay’a Robinson was killed.
Prosecutors contended that Banks ordered, bankrolled, and planned the intended murder as revenge after an associate of Bowman’s killed Dayvon “King Von” Bennett in 2020.
The defendants pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, stalking, and murder-for-hire allegations.
The verdict set off a celebratory party outside the federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.
Defense attorneys Brian Steel and Drew Findling argued that Banks had nothing to do with planning or funding the attempted murder.
The next day, Banks’ five friends flew from Chicago to San Diego, then drove to Los Angeles “for the purpose of murdering” Bowman.
The OTF crew allegedly used two vehicles and worked in tandem to track, stalk, and attempt to murder Bowman at a gas station on Beverly Boulevard.
The shooters fired at least 18 rounds at Bowman’s vehicle, killing Robinson.
Lil Durk was acquitted of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case on Sept 11.
The case accused him of orchestrating the revenge killing of a man shot dead in a daytime ambush in Los Angeles four years ago.
Two co-defendants, Deandre Dontrell Wilson and David Brian Lindsey, were acquitted of murder-for-hire-related charges but found guilty of conspiracy to commit stalking, stalking with a dangerous weapon, and stalking resulting death.
Banks remains in custody and faces a separate trial scheduled for Oct 5 on murder-related racketeering and weapons offences.
The trial stemmed from a fatal shooting in August 2022 at a gasoline station near the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles.
Prosecutors said Banks placed a bounty on Quando Rondo's head as revenge for the killing of King Von.
The killers ended up killing Bowman's 24-year-old cousin, Saviay'a Robinson, by mistake.
A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin.
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit 'All My Life,' of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
Durk supporters including music stars Machine Gun Kelly and Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — appeared in the audience during the two-week trial in downtown Los Angeles.
But both were also acquitted of murder for hire.
“We thank the jury for seeing there was no murder for hire,” Wilson’s attorney Craig Harbaugh said in an email.
Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, remained in custody, pending a forthcoming trial on a racketeering count that was severed from this trial.
Prosecutors had alleged that Durk paid to have Rondo killed after someone from Rondo’s entourage fatally shot rapper King Von, a close friend of Durk’s and a member of his Only The Family hip-hop collective, at an Atlanta nightclub in 2020.
The prosecution alleged that in August 2022, a group of men flew to Los Angeles with funds provided by Durk, followed Rondo and his crew around, and three gunmen fired on his Escalade near the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles.
Rondo survived, but his 24-year-old cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, was killed.
“While we are disappointed with the jury’s decision regarding Durk Banks, a. ‘Lil Durk,’ we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial.”
A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin.
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit 'All My Life,' of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
Durk supporters including music stars Machine Gun Kelly and Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — appeared in the audience during the two-week trial in downtown Los Angeles.
But both were also acquitted of murder for hire.
“We thank the jury for seeing there was no murder for hire,” Wilson’s attorney Craig Harbaugh said in an email.
Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, remained in custody, pending a forthcoming trial on a racketeering count that was severed from this trial.
Prosecutors had alleged that Durk paid to have Rondo killed after someone from Rondo’s entourage fatally shot rapper King Von, a close friend of Durk’s and a member of his Only The Family hip-hop collective, at an Atlanta nightclub in 2020.
The prosecution alleged that in August 2022, a group of men flew to Los Angeles with funds provided by Durk, followed Rondo and his crew around, and three gunmen fired on his Escalade near the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles.
Rondo survived, but his 24-year-old cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, was killed.
“While we are disappointed with the jury’s decision regarding Durk Banks, a. ‘Lil Durk,’ we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial.”
A federal jury on Friday found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station, a shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin.
The jury deliberated for three days before acquitting Lil Durk, the 33-year-old Grammy-winning Chicago hip-hop artist best known for the 2023 hit 'All My Life,' of conspiracy, stalking resulting in death and murder for hire.
Durk supporters including music stars Machine Gun Kelly and Ye — the artist formerly known as Kanye West — appeared in the audience during the two-week trial in downtown Los Angeles.
But both were also acquitted of murder for hire.
“We thank the jury for seeing there was no murder for hire,” Wilson’s attorney Craig Harbaugh said in an email.
Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, remained in custody, pending a forthcoming trial on a racketeering count that was severed from this trial.
Prosecutors had alleged that Durk paid to have Rondo killed after someone from Rondo’s entourage fatally shot rapper King Von, a close friend of Durk’s and a member of his Only The Family hip-hop collective, at an Atlanta nightclub in 2020.
The prosecution alleged that in August 2022, a group of men flew to Los Angeles with funds provided by Durk, followed Rondo and his crew around, and three gunmen fired on his Escalade near the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles.
Rondo survived, but his 24-year-old cousin, Saviay’a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, was killed.
“While we are disappointed with the jury’s decision regarding Durk Banks, a. ‘Lil Durk,’ we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial.”
Framing: The headline highlights the not guilty verdict for the murder-for-hire scheme, emphasizing the acquittal.
Facts Included:
Lil Durk, born Durk Banks, was acquitted of all charges in a murder-for-hire scheme.
Prosecutors accused Banks of putting a bounty on Atlanta rapper Tayquian Bowman’s life.
The alleged motive was retaliation for the 2020 shooting death of Banks’s friend, fellow Chicago rap star King Von.
Assistant US attorney Ian Yanniello said: 'No one is saying he was the one on the ground with a gun in his hand in Los Angeles, but you know this story doesn’t happen without him.'
The Friday federal jury verdict ended the trial in downtown Los Angeles.
Banks faces a second trial on racketeering charges scheduled for 5 October.
First assistant US attorney Bill Essayli said: 'While we are disappointed with the jury’s decision regarding Durk Banks, AKA Lil Durk, we look forward to presenting our evidence at his second trial.'
ClaimThe victims and survivors: Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Bowman, survived the shooting, but his 24-year-old cousin, Saviay'a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, was killed.
ConfidenceHigh
StatusMulti-source (6 outlets · 12 publishers) via WTOP, CBS News, +10 more
ClaimProsecutors alleged that Durk paid to have Quando Rondo killed after someone from Rondo's entourage fatally shot rapper King Von at an Atlanta nightclub in 2020.
ConfidenceHigh
StatusMulti-source (8 outlets · 14 publishers) via WTOP, CBS News, +12 more
ClaimThe prosecution alleged that in August 2022, a group of men flew to Los Angeles with funds provided by Durk, followed Rondo and his crew, and three gunmen fired on his Escalade.
ConfidenceHigh
StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 10 publishers) via WTOP, CBS News, +8 more
ClaimLil Durk's co-defendants Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey were convicted of conspiracy to commit stalking, stalking using a dangerous weapon, and stalking resulting in death, but acquitted of murder for hire.
ConfidenceHigh
StatusMulti-source (4 outlets · 10 publishers) via WTOP, CBS News, +8 more
ClaimDurk supporters including music stars Machine Gun Kelly and Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, appeared in the audience during the two-week trial.
ConfidenceHigh
StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 8 publishers) via WTOP, HuffPost, +6 more
ClaimAssistant US Attorney Ian Yanniello said in closing arguments: 'No one is saying he was the one on the ground with a gun in his hand in Los Angeles, but you know this story doesn't happen without him, and it doesn't make sense without his leadership.'
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