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Lil Durk Found Not Guilty on All Murder Charges

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:25 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Lil Durk was found not guilty on all five federal murder-for-hire charges.
A Los Angeles federal jury deliberated three days before delivering the verdict on September 11, 2026.
Co-defendants Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey were convicted of stalking-related charges but acquitted of murder-for-hire.
Durk remains in custody pending a racketeering trial that begins October 5, 2026.
Drake, Kanye West, Machine Gun Kelly and Young Thug posted celebratory messages after the verdict.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, rapper Snoop Dogg was acquitted of a murder-for-hire charge by a Los Angeles federal jury, ending a three-year legal battle. The case involved the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, the FBI, and a 12-member jury that voted unanimously, reflecting intense media scrutiny. On September 11, 2026, Lil Durk was acquitted of five federal murder-for-hire counts in Los Angeles, while co-defendants Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey were convicted of stalking. Consequently, peers Drake, Kanye West, Machine Gun Kelly and Young Thug posted celebratory messages, highlighting how verdicts shape hip-hop’s public narrative.

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Story summary

Lil Durk was found not guilty on all five federal murder-for-hire charges.
A Los Angeles federal jury deliberated three days before delivering the verdict on September 11, 2026.
Co-defendants Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey were convicted of stalking-related charges but acquitted of murder-for-hire.
Durk remains in custody pending a racketeering trial that begins October 5, 2026.
Drake, Kanye West, Machine Gun Kelly and Young Thug posted celebratory messages after the verdict.

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