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music2 days ago•21 min saved

Lil Durk Trial: Prosecutors Claim Revenge Plot, Defense Emphasizes 'Reasonable Doubt' Tsunami

Prosecutors argued that Lil Durk (Durk Banks) orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo in retaliation for King Von’s death, citing flights, hotel stays, and text messages as evidence, with three cooperating witnesses testifying after pleading guilty. The defense countered that the case rests on unreliable witnesses and a pervasive 'tsunami of reasonable doubt,' arguing Durk was not on the ground and labeling the cooperating witnesses as snitches. After two weeks of testimony, jurors were sent home to deliberate, with a potential life sentence hanging over Banks if convicted.

via rollingstone.com|

#closing-arguments #king-von #lil-durk

crime7 days ago•19 min saved

Defense Witnesses Cast Doubt as Lil Durk Murder-for-Hire Trial Heads to Closing

With both sides resting, the Lil Durk murder-for-hire trial moved toward closing arguments after defense witnesses — including the wife of a key cooperating witness and a former partner of King Von — challenged the government’s version of events surrounding the 2022 attack linked to Quando Rondo.

via Rolling Stone|

#crime #king-von #lil-durk

courts-and-crime13 days ago•21 min saved

Durk Murder-for-Hire Trial Heats Up as Shooter Testifies About Bounty

In Los Angeles, rapper Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial intensified as witness Kasey “OTF Jam” Hester testified about a bounty on Quando Rondo and described how he and others were recruited to kill him after the King Von confrontation. Jurors heard a jail-call recording and Hester’s earlier statements, which prosecutors say show a coordinated plot, while the defense argues he cooperated to avoid prison and that there is no direct evidence Durk paid for the killing. The government relies on multiple cooperating witnesses; Durk Banks’s defense contends the charges rely on manipulated testimonies and disputed meetings, with other defendants having already pleaded guilty.

via Rolling Stone|

#court-trial #courts-and-crime #kasey-hester

crime15 days ago•6 min saved

Cooperating Witness Pins Lil Durk in Murder-For-Hire Plot

Kacey “OTF Jam” Hester, a cooperating witness in a federal murder-for-hire case, testified that Lil Durk was involved in a plot to kill Quando Rondo, naming Durk and others in connection with the August 2022 attack that killed Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson. Hester, who has pleaded guilty, is used by prosecutors to argue that Durk financed or ordered retaliation. Durk’s team contends Hester is unreliable and that other co-defendants will testify; the trial in Los Angeles continues as both sides challenge Jam’s credibility and narrative.

via HotNewHipHop|

#cooperating-witness #crime #lil-durk

crime15 days ago•9 min saved

OTF Jam Testimony Highlights Plot Against Quando Rondo in Lil Durk Trial

In the murder-for-hire trial of rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks), jurors heard that flight bookings for OTF were coordinated by Jason Smith, a key detail prosecutors use to connect the group to alleged planning; FBI agent Farmby presented evidence including an Instagram post from King Von and a never-released 'Red Man' video depicting an attempted shooting linked to Quando Rondo's death. Cross-examination raised questions about the context and intent of messages and videos, while OTF Jam (Kacey Hester) described roles within the Black Disciples, the Aug. 18, 2022 San Diego-LA trip, and a plan to kill Rondo that was ultimately aborted; the trial continues.

via LAmag|

#crime #king-von #lil-durk

crime15 days ago•19 min saved

Lil Durk Trial: Unreleased 'Redman' Video Sparks Art Debate Over Motive

Jurors in Lil Durk's Los Angeles murder-for-hire trial watched an unreleased video titled 'Redman,' which prosecutors say reflects a revenge motive tied to King Von’s death; defense lawyer Brian Steel argued it’s art and expression from a grieving artist, while prosecutors allege Durk Banks hired gunmen to stalk and shoot Quando Rondo, supported by witness testimony and coded lyrics; the trial is expected to last about three weeks.

via Rolling Stone|

#crime #king-von #lil-durk

courts-and-crime17 days ago•19 min saved

Lil Durk Trial Opens as Defense Claims Co-Defendant Used Him as the ‘Big Fish’

Opening statements in Lil Durk's federal trial feature prosecutors alleging he orchestrated a revenge-style ambush linked to Quando Rondo, while his defense contends a co-defendant used Banks as the supposed “big fish” to gain a lighter sentence, with that co-defendant having pleaded guilty and expected to testify.

via Rolling Stone|

#conspiracy #courts-and-crime #king-von

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Lil Durk Faces Murder Charges Linked to 2022 Chicago Killing

Federal prosecutors have linked rapper Lil Durk to a 2022 Chicago murder, alleging his involvement in the shooting death of Stephon Mack, a leader of the Gangster Disciples. This development comes ahead of Durk's detention hearing in Los Angeles, where he faces separate charges of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo, linked to the death of King Von. Prosecutors oppose his release, citing evidence of his involvement in the plot and plans to flee the country. If convicted, Durk could face life in prison.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#crime #gangster-disciples #king-von

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Quando Rondo: Georgia Rapper Arrested by FBI on Federal Drug Charges

Rapper Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman, has been arrested by the FBI on federal drug charges in Savannah, Georgia. This comes after Bowman was previously indicted on gang and drug charges earlier this year. He was a passenger in a car that was pulled over, and he was the only one arrested. Bowman had been released on bond following his previous charges.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#arrest #crime #drug-charges

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Quando Rondo, Georgia rapper, arrested by FBI on federal drug charges

Georgia rapper Tyquian Bowman, also known as Quando Rondo, has been taken into custody on federal drug charges. He was previously indicted for violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, conspiracy to violate the Georgia Controlled Substance Act, and illegally using a communication facility. Bowman, who is allegedly part of the Rollin' 60's gang, is accused of obtaining guns from gang members and organizing a marijuana sale in Macon. He is also accused of purchasing hydrocodone pills separately in Savannah. The Chatham County District Attorney has filed a motion to prohibit Bowman from entering the county due to safety concerns.

via WSB Atlanta|

#crime #federal-drug-charges #georgia-rapper

entertainment2 years ago•0 min saved

Quando Rondo Faces New Federal Drug Charges in Ongoing Case

Rapper Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman, was arrested on federal drug charges after being indicted in June on state gang and drug charges. He is accused of violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act and allegedly instructed another defendant to negotiate weed prices and traveled to Macon, GA to pay the supplier.

via TMZ|

#arrested #entertainment #federal-drug-charges

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Quando Rondo's Car Crash Raises Concerns, Prosecutors Seek Bond Revocation

Prosecutors have filed a motion to revoke rapper Quando Rondo's bond after he was involved in a high-speed car crash in Savannah, Georgia, allegedly showing signs of an overdose at the scene. Quando Rondo had previously been facing gang and drug charges and was granted a $100,000 bond in June. The investigation into the car crash is ongoing.

via HotNewHipHop|

#bond-revocation #car-accident #crime

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Police raid Savannah homes before arresting rapper Quando Rondo.

Law enforcement raided five houses in Chatham County, including one where rapper Quando Rondo was allegedly gathering evidence against him and his gang. Rondo was indicted on gang and drug charges, with prosecutors alleging he is the leader of the "Rollin 60's" gang. Two people living in the raided home were taken into custody and are among the 19 people indicted on the same charges as Rondo. The people living in the home denied any gang connections and said any weapons inside were legally purchased.

via WJCL News Savannah|

#crime #drug-charges #gang

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Quando Rondo arrested on drug and gang charges in Georgia.

Rapper Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman, has been jailed in Savannah, Georgia, after being indicted on drug and gang charges. The indictment charged Bowman with four counts, including being a manager of an illegal street gang known as “Rollin' 60's.” Bowman's attorney declined to comment.

via WJXT News4JAX |

#drug-charges #entertainment #gang-charges

crime3 years ago•4 min saved

Quando Rondo and 18 others indicted on gang and drug charges.

Savannah rapper Quando Rondo and 18 others have been indicted on drug charges, gang affiliation, and illegal use of cell phones by the Chatham County District Attorney's office. Tyquian Terrel Bowman, also known as Quando Rondo, is accused of violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act for being in a manager role of the Rollin' 60's gang and using a cell phone to set up the sale of marijuana. Bowman has a bond hearing set for Friday.

via WJCL News Savannah|

#chatham-county #crime #drug-charges