What threats were made against Lil Durk's case?

A Durk supporter allegedly left four voicemails for the judge with "explicit death threats" related to the charges against Durk and his OTF crew. A separate caller also threatened the lead prosecutor, courthouse staff, and other prosecutors.

How did the threats impact Lil Durk's case?

Durk's lawyers claim the prolonged nondisclosure of the threats has "irreparably compromised" his right to a fair trial, as the threats could have influenced the judge's decision to deny Durk bail in May.

What is Lil Durk accused of in this case?

Durk is accused of ordering members of his OTF crew to shoot his rival, Quando Rondo, in 2022. A 2022 shooting at a Los Angeles gas station left Rondo unscathed but killed Rondo's friend Lul Pab.

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Prosecutors Accused of Concealing Threats Against Judge and Lawyers in Lil Durk's Trial

14 Nov

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Lil Durk accused of ordering attack on rival Quando Rondo
Durk's lawyers claim they were kept in the dark about death threats
Threats made to judge, prosecutor, and courthouse staff

Prosecutors Accused of Concealing Threats Against Judge and Lawyers in Lil Durk's Trial

In a recent court filing, lawyers for Chicago rapper Lil Durk (Durk Banks) allege that they were kept in the dark for months about death threats made against the judge and lead prosecutor in his ongoing murder-for-hire case. The threats, which included explicit references to violence and arson, were reportedly made by a Durk supporter and investigated by the FBI for 7 months.

According to the filing, a Durk supporter left four voicemails for Judge Patricia Donahue in February, making "explicit death threats" related to the charges against Durk and other members of his Only the Family (OTF) crew. In April, a separate caller also allegedly phoned the case's lead prosecutor, Ian Yanniello, with more death threats, including threats against courthouse staff and other prosecutors.