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Lil Durk Denied Bond Request Despite $3.3 Million Proposal Deal

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Lil Durk will not be a free man anytime soon. The rapper has been charged with murder-for-hire, and scheduled for a trial in 2025. His lawyers proposed a motion for his release on December 12, as a means of securing his freedom until the trial starts. Unfortunately for Durk, the request was denied by a federal judge. To make matters worse, Lil Durk was linked to a second murder-for-hire case that allegedly took place in his native Chicago in 2022.

The bond information was provided by Chicago Tribune reporter Jason Meisner. He provided updates on the Lil Durk case Thursday. He claimed that the rapper’s attorneys proposed a sizable $3.3 million bond, which was split between two sources. The first $2.3 million was from equity on two of Lil Durk’s homes in Georgia. The remaining $1 million was to be a cash sum from the rapper’s label, Sony Music. A statement detailing Durk’s recent accomplishments was also submitted. “He has demonstrated a genuine resolve,” the statement asserted. “To publicly advocate for improving underserved communities and stopping the violence.”

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Lil Durk Was Linked To Second Murder-For-Hire Case

Despite the large sum, the motion was denied. Lil Durk’s attorney, Jonathan Brayman, voiced his disappointment to the Chicago Tribune soon after. He did, however, assure the rapper’s fans that they will continue to fight. “We were obviously disappointed, but will continue to fight on,” Brayman told the outlet. “[He] remains confident and optimistic about the future. He deeply appreciates the outpouring of love and support he has felt since his arrest.” The attorney may be confident, but the second murder-for-hire allegation does not look good for the rapper.

The second murder-for-hire case allegedly took place on January 27, 2022. Lil Durk is alleged to have sanctioned the shooting of Stephon Mack, on West 111th Street in Chicago. The FBI claims that the 24 year old Mack was the leader of the Smashville sect of the Gangster Disciples. The prosecution notes that Lil Durk’s brother, Dontay Banks, was shot and killed the year prior. A warrant application for Banks’ death state that a member of the Gangster Disciples carried out the murder. Durk hasn’t been formally charged with Mack’s death. Local law enforcement informed the Tribune that the case is still open.

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Diddy Denied Immediate Release Despite Hope For A Successful Third Bail Attempt

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Diddy and his legal team will not give up in their quest to secure his bond, but they still face a couple of obstacles along the way. Moreover, according to an exclusive report by AllHipHop, the court denied his motion for immediate release, but not all hope is lost when it comes to this third overall bail attempt, which does not just involve immediate release. “The motion for bail is referred to a three-judge panel,” the alleged Friday (October 11) filing reads. This means that Sean Combs might still secure bond if this three-judge panel agrees. “The request for immediate release pending decision on the bail motion by a three-judge pane is denied. The motion to seal is granted,” the alleged court document continues.

“In light of the proposed conditions [of a $50 million bond, GPS monitoring, and visitor restrictions], the actions Mr. Combs had already taken regarding the investigation, and Mr. Combs’ lifetime commitment to live up to his obligations concerning every challenge he has ever faced, he should be released to fight this case in court and prove his innocence,” Diddy’s lawyers reportedly argued. The court had expressed their view that he’s a flight risk and a threat to witnesses, per their assessment of the situation.

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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 20: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Sean “Diddy” Combs Fulfills $1 Million Pledge To Howard University At Howard Homecoming – Yardfest at Howard University on October 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs)

“Sean Combs has never evaded, avoided, eluded or run from a challenge in his life,” Diddy’s lawyers reportedly added. “He will not start now. As he has handled every hardship, he will meet this case head-on, he will work hard to defend himself. And he will prevail.” During Thursday’s (October 10) court hearing, the judge offered the defense team a trial start date of May 5, 2025. They agreed, so it seems like the case timeline will continue to fall into place.

Meanwhile, this comes amid the federal government’s response to Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo’s allegation that they leaked grand jury information. In addition, Agnifilo claimed that the Department of Homeland Security allegedly leaked the footage of the Bad Boy mogul attacking Cassie in 2016 to CNN. The government denies any and all accusations. So does Combs when it comes to both his federal charges and civil allegations.

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