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Drew Findling came out swinging during Lil Durk’s closing arguments, focusing heavily on Vonnie and challenging the government’s theory of the case. Findling reminded jurors that Durk fired Vonnie, then asked: “Would you fire someone you hired to murder someone?” He questioned why investigators didn’t interview other people who could potentially confirm or dispute Vonnie’s account and argued the government’s case depended on jurors believing a cooperating witness whose story the defense says changed. Findling also argued investigators approached the case with a preconceived view of Durk, challenged how his grief and anger following King Von’s death were interpreted, and told jurors it was time to reject what he characterized as Vonnie’s manipulation. His message to the jury was ultimately about credibility, the investigation and whether the government had actually eliminated reasonable doubt. #LilDurk #LilDurkTrial #otfjam #KingVon #OTF

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“Where is the hire in m*rder-for-hire?” That was one of the biggest questions raised as attorneys for DeAndre “DeDe” Wilson and David Lindsey delivered their closing arguments. Wilson’s attorney, Craig Harbaugh, argued that being present is not the same as participating, questioned the credibility of cooperating witnesses, challenged alleged calls and other details he said weren’t supported by the records, and argued Vonnie already had the operation in motion before DeDe arrived. Lindsey’s attorney, Tillet Mills, focused on one word: agreement. He argued there wasn’t a single documented call, text or communication connecting Lindsey to an agreement to participate in the alleged conspiracy and asked the jury, “Where is the hire for m*rder-for-hire?” Both defenses ultimately argued the government had not proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt. #LilDurk #LilDurkTrial #davidlindsey #DeAndreWilson #DeDeWilson

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VERDICT WATCH: Day one of jury deliberations in Lil Durk’s federal trial ended without a verdict, but there was plenty happening inside the courtroom. The jury sent its first note asking whether it could receive all of the evidence in digital form, and jurors also requested a document camera so they could review evidence together. While deliberations were underway, Durk’s defense filed a new motion asking Judge Michael Fitzgerald to reopen the evidence under Rule 106 and allow jurors to see additional portions of Durk’s interview with DJ Akademiks. The defense argued prosecutors used portions of the interview out of context and then characterized Durk’s statements during rebuttal as essentially a “brazen confession,” while also interpreting Akademiks’ reaction for the jury. The filing cites Akademiks publicly disputing that interpretation and saying his reaction was scripted for dramatic effect and part of promoting Durk’s album. Judge Fitzgerald denied the defense’s request to admit the additional portion of the interview, but said he would review Supreme Court cases raised during the argument and think further about the issue, making it clear he would notify the parties if that review changed his decision. The jury is still deliberating and will return at 8:30 a.m. Pacific. #LilDurk #LilDurkTrial #DurkBanks #VerdictWatch #JuryDeliberations