Lil Durk has been acquitted of all charges in his federal murder-for-hire trial, which took place in Los Angeles. The jury delivered its verdict after two weeks of testimony and three days of deliberation. Brian Steel served as one of the lead defense attorneys for the rapper, marking a significant outcome in a closely monitored case.
Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, had been accused of conspiring to kill rapper Quando Rondo in a 2022 shooting that resulted in the death of Rondo’s cousin, Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson. Durk pleaded not guilty and his defense maintained that he was not responsible for organizing the shooting. Steel was among four lawyers representing Durk, alongside Drew Findling, Marissa Goldberg and Christy O’Connor. He played a prominent role during the trial, including cross-examining prosecution witnesses. (This is a developing story)
