Lil Durk's VICAR Trial Faces Delays Ahead Of November Bond Hearing

BY Alexander Cole
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Lil Durk was supposed to start his VICAR trial on October 5, but that is looking unlikely with a bond hearing set for November.

Lil Durk recently beat his murder-for-hire trial, which was a triumphant moment for the artist. He was facing life in prison if convicted, and there was lots of media attention throughout the proceedings.

His co-defendants were eventually convicted on stalking charges and are now going through the appeals process. Durk, on the other hand, is gearing up for his VICAR trial, which was originally set for October 5.

There was some skepticism surrounding this date, especially since that would be next Monday. Moreover, it was subsequently revealed that Durk would have a bond hearing on November 5. A bond hearing after a trial doesn't make much sense. Therefore, the speculation was that his VICAR trial would be delayed.

Reporter Michael Blackshire all but confirmed that speculation on Monday evening. He said that sources close to Lil Durk expect the trial to be pushed back. There simply isn't enough time to get things going by Monday.

Lil Durk VICAR Trial Unlikely For October

These VICAR charges allege that Durk ran a criminal enterprise. These charges are related to Durk's murder-for-hire case. In fact, the prosecution originally wanted these charges to be included in the first trial. However, the judge felt as though the allegations were presented too late and would not be fair to the defense.

Once again, Lil Durk is facing life in prison if convicted. If he beats the case, then he will be free, as there are no other pending charges against him. While nothing is guaranteed, his legal team must be feeling confident after their previous acquittal.

This remains a developing story, so be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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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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