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Rapper Ksoo's Murder Conviction Upheld, Sentencing Approaches

9/10/2025

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Jacksonville rapper Ksoo, or Hakeem Robinson, was convicted of first-degree murder in July 2025 for the 2020 murder of Charles McCormick.
Judge Tatiana Salvador denied his request for a new trial, with sentencing scheduled for September 19.
The conviction is linked to gang motives related to his stepbrother's murder.
Robinson's attorneys raised concerns about prejudicial evidence and procedural issues, claiming inflammatory iCloud notes swayed the jury.
They also noted inconsistencies in witness testimony regarding the shooter's height and argued they were unprepared for changes that weakened their defense.

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Jacksonville rapper Ksoo, or Hakeem Robinson, was convicted of first-degree murder in July 2025 for the 2020 murder of Charles McCormick.
Judge Tatiana Salvador denied his request for a new trial, with sentencing scheduled for September 19.
The conviction is linked to gang motives related to his stepbrother's murder.
Robinson's attorneys raised concerns about prejudicial evidence and procedural issues, claiming inflammatory iCloud notes swayed the jury.
They also noted inconsistencies in witness testimony regarding the shooter's height and argued they were unprepared for changes that weakened their defense.