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Nipsey Hussle Manager's RICO Trial Delayed to April 2027
5 Nov
Summary
- Eugene Henley's RICO trial postponed from February to April 2027.
- Defense needs more time due to voluminous discovery exceeding 1.1 million pages.
- Prosecutors cited witness safety concerns regarding trial delays.
The RICO trial for Eugene "Big U" Henley, formerly associated with Nipsey Hussle, has been rescheduled. His legal team successfully petitioned a Los Angeles federal court to move the trial start date from February 16, 2027, to April 27, 2027.
Henley's attorneys, who recently joined the case, argued for the delay due to the sheer volume of evidence. They stated that navigating over 1.1 million pages of discovery, alongside 29,612 audio and video files, necessitates more preparation time for the complex case.
Prosecutors raised objections to the postponement, highlighting significant risks to witness security. Concerns were amplified by an incident where a witness had the word "rat" spray-painted on their residence, underscoring the volatile nature of the trial.
The 59-year-old Henley faces a litany of serious charges, including allegations of extortion, kidnapping, fraud, embezzlement, prostitution, and murder, with potential for a life sentence. Recent filings also include accusations of a murder-for-hire plot targeting a witness.
