🚨 Lil Durk’s Legal Team Praises Judge’s Thorough Review Following Court Hearing ⚖️
Lil Durk’s lead attorney Drew Findling spoke to the media alongside defense attorneys Christy O’Connor and Brian Steele following today’s hearing, commending the judge for carefully reviewing every filing and argument presented by both sides.
🗣️ Drew Findling:
• “It was one of those days that makes it so rewarding to be a trial attorney when a judge takes everything that was submitted and goes through it so thoroughly.”
• “The docket really speaks for itself.”
• “Our innocent client, Durk Banks… is waiting.”
➡️ Findling also praised co-counsel Christy O’Connor for the defense’s work, saying the legal filings and the judge’s questions during the hearing reflected the depth of preparation that has gone into the case.
➡️ The defense says it is now awaiting the judge’s written order, which they expect by the close of business. If the ruling is favorable, they hope to move forward with Lil Durk’s scheduled trial on August 20, 2026, after preparing for the case over the last 22 months.
🗣️ “We’re super excited for His Honor’s order to come out today.”
➡️ The attorneys declined to answer questions from reporters, saying the court’s analysis and the filings already speak for themselves.
👀 Do you think today’s hearing was a positive sign for Lil Durk’s defense?
Judge has granted Lil Durk’s request to have the racketeering charges removed from his upcoming trial. The August 20 trial date for the original charges will proceed. 🙏