Lil Durk Trial: Closing Arguments Given A Tentative Schedule As Jurors Grow Restless

BY Alexander Cole
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Jurors in the Lil Durk trial are starting to get tired, and on Wednesday, they asked when the trial will be wrapping up.

Lil Durk's trial in Los Angeles has been going on for the better part of two weeks now, and it appears as though the jury is beginning to grow restless.

On Wednesday, the judge read a note from the clerk that stated how jurors have asked more than once about when this trial will end. Simply put, they've had enough, and they just want the process to end.

This subsequently led to a concrete response from the judge, who said deliberations are expected to begin on either Tuesday or Wednesday. The prosecution only has two more witnesses, and the defense expects to be done with its cross-examinations by Friday. Monday is a Holiday for Labor Day, which means Tuesday is when we could hear closing arguments.

The Judge subsequently remarked that the jurors appear to be in a better mood now that they see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Lil Durk Trial Continues

Overall, this is an extremely important case for Lil Durk. He stands accused of a murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo. This alleged plot led to the death of Lul Pab. If convicted, Durk faces life in prison.

Throughout the past week, OTF Vonni, OTF Jam, and Flacka have all testified against Durk. They have pointed to group chat text messages, claiming Durk was demanding that they get revenge for the death of King Von.

Vonni, Flacka, and Jam's time on the stand has come to a close. Drew Findling and Brian Steel have completed cross-examinations of the three individuals and are expected to continue their active role in the case over the coming days.

As this trial comes to a close, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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