Lil Durk’s second trial has been delayed, according to XXL, which confirmed the postponement with a source close to the situation. The rapper had been scheduled to stand trial on VICAR charges on Oct. 5.
Next Court Date Set for Nov. 4
Durk’s next appearance in court is now scheduled for Nov. 4. At that time he is set to have a bond review hearing. Durk hopes to be released on bond while he awaits the second trial.
Acquittal in the First Case
The delay follows Durk’s acquittal earlier this month. On Sept. 11, he was found not guilty on all charges in his murder-for-hire trial.
His codefendants, Deandre “OTF Dede” Wilson and David “Browneyez” Lindsey, were found not guilty on the murder-for-hire charge. Both were convicted on the stalking and stalking conspiracy counts. According to XXL, the two men are appealing the ruling.
Attorney Calls for Release
After the verdict, Durk’s attorney, Drew Findling, called for the rapper’s freedom. “Twenty-two months ago, Durk and I made an agreement that we would make history with the greatest verdict in this country, and it happened today,” Findling told the press.
“Durk is not guilty of all charges,” he added. “The shackles must come off, and he must walk free.”
Second Racketeering Case Still Pending
Durk still faces a second racketeering case, which was severed from the murder-for-hire case and remains pending. His legal team plans to file motions seeking to have that case thrown out. They argue that Durk has already been acquitted on many of the accusations that would be presented in the second trial.
XXL says it has reached out to Durk’s attorney for comment.
Source: xxlmag.com
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