Lil Durk has his murder-for-hire trial postponed from October

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Chicago rapper Lil Durk has his murder-for-hire trial postponed from January to October due to preparation issues.

Lil Durk is preparing for the fight of his life following his arrest in October 2024. Among the charges, Durk is accused of masterminding a “murder-for-hire” plot in 2022. targeting When Rondo which took place in the Los Angeles area. The Chicago rapper's trial should have started this month, but it has now been postponed until the end of the year.

According to ComplexDurk's defense team and prosecutors agreed to move the trial to Oct. 14, citing preparation issues.

The evidence reportedly includes 230 GB of audio and video that both sides must screen before trial. With so much evidence, it's understandable that they wouldn't want a trial two months after receiving the information.

“(The case) is so unusual and so complex that it is unreasonable to expect adequate preparation for pretrial proceedings or for the trial itself within the time limits allowed by the Speedy Trial Act,” states official court documents.

In addition to murder for hire, Durk is also charged with conspiracy and use of a firearm in a violent crime. The 2022 shooting killed Quando's cousin, Lil Pub, and was believed to be retaliation for the murder of OTF associate King Von. Durk reportedly attempted to make a bail deal offering $3.3 million in property and cash, but bail was denied.

Authorities say Durk attempted to flee the country shortly before his arrest in October 2024. For now, Lil Durk will remain in custody in Los Angeles until his trial in October.