NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 12, 2026Miami-Dade County
Federal jury acquits rapper Lil Durk of murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles trial
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A federal jury found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of the attempted killing for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo during a shooting at a Los Angeles gas station that resulted in the death of Rondo's cousin.
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The federal case against the rapper concluded with an acquittal, clearing him of those specific charges related to the Los Angeles gas station shooting.
Key Facts
- A federal jury found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of attempted killing for hire.
- The charges stemmed from a shooting at a Los Angeles gas station targeting rival rapper Quando Rondo.
- The shooting resulted in the death of Quando Rondo's cousin.
Who's Mentioned
locationAtlanta“Location of the 2020 nightclub shooting involving King Von”PersonDeandre Wilson“Co-defendant convicted of stalking resulting in death”PersonLil Durk“Defendant in the murder-for-hire federal trial”locationBeverly Center“Shopping mall near the site of the shooting”PersonKing Von“Deceased rapper and friend of Lil Durk”locationLos Angeles“Location of the trial and the 2022 shooting”PersonDurk Banks“Legal name of Lil Durk”PersonBill Essayli“First Assistant U.S. Attorney”PersonDavid Lindsey“Co-defendant convicted of stalking resulting in death”PersonYe“Supporter in attendance at the trial”PersonMachine Gun Kelly“Supporter in attendance at the trial”PersonDrake“Artist who featured Lil Durk”PersonLul Pab“Alternative name for Saviay’a Robinson”locationChicago“Hometown of Lil Durk”PersonSaviay’a Robinson“Victim who was killed in the shooting, cousin of Quando Rondo”PersonJ. Cole“Featured artist on the song 'All My Life'”PersonCraig Harbaugh“Attorney for Deandre Wilson”PersonQuando Rondo“Target of the alleged shooting”