Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of murder-for-hire at Los Angeles trial
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Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted on Friday of all charges by a federal jury in a murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles. The two-week trial in downtown Los Angeles centered on allegations that the artist orchestrated the attempted murder-for-hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo.
Despite Friday's acquittal, Durk Banks remains in custody. He still faces a separate trial scheduled for October 5, which involves murder-related racketeering and weapons offenses.
The trial drew notable public attention, with music stars including Machine Gun Kelly and Kanye West appearing in the courtroom audience to support the rapper during the proceedings.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on his continued custody and upcoming separate racketeering trial.
WGN9 Chicago (Chicago, US) (US)Highlights the celebrity presence and supporters attending the courtroom.
WESH 2 (Orlando, US) (US)Details the specific legal verdict involving rival rapper Quando Rondo.
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