Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been indicted in Fulton County, Georgia, on serious criminal charges including conspiracy to commit murder and gang-related activities. The charges stem from a 2022 shooting incident involving a man authorities identify as a rival.
According to court documents unsealed in May 2023, prosecutors allege that Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was involved in a criminal conspiracy targeting Alexander Witherspoon. The indictment claims that Banks and several associates are members of a criminal street gang known as 'Only The Family' (OTF).
Key details of the case include:
- The alleged incident occurred in February 2022 near an Atlanta area mall
- Prosecutors claim Banks was involved in planning and coordinating the attempted shooting
- Multiple co-defendants are named in the indictment
- The charges fall under Georgia's gang law, which carries severe penalties
Banks' legal team has strongly denied all allegations, stating that their client had no involvement in any criminal activity. His attorney, Nicole Moorman, emphasized that the rapper was focusing on his music career and charitable work at the time of the alleged incident.
The case is being prosecuted by the Fulton County District Attorney's office, which has recently become known for using Georgia's RICO statute and gang laws to pursue complex criminal cases. If convicted, Banks could face significant prison time.
The rapper, who has achieved considerable commercial success in recent years, continues to maintain his innocence while his legal team prepares his defense. A trial date has not yet been set, and Banks remains free on bond while the case proceeds through the legal system.
