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Hussle, a first-generation son of Eritrean immigrants, emerged from the West Coast hip-hop scene in the mid-2000s.
His first studio album,Victory Lap, was released in 2018 to much acclaim, landing at No.
The L.A. County grand jury officially indicted Holder in May 2019.
Whats Eric Holder accused of exactly?
Holder has been charged with shooting at least ten rounds into Hussle.
After the gunfire stopped, Holder allegedly kicked Hussle in the head before running away.
Two days after the murder, Holder was arrested.
What was Hussles cause of death?
The autopsy confirmed that the rap star died of multiple gunshots to the torso and heart.
He attempted CPR with the help of a 911 dispatcher.
What do we know about Eric Holder?
Based on the charges, we know that Holder is already a convicted felon.
What can we expect to happen at trial?
The question of whether he premeditated that murder in those six minutes will likely become an issue during trial.
Did the two men know each other?
Holder and Hussle did know each other.
In fact, the men talked for about four minutes before the shooting, according to video surveillance.
Hussle can be seen outside the Crenshaw store talking with friends when Holder approaches.
The L.A. Deputy DA John McKinney told the grand jury that Hussle supposedly accused Holder of being a snitch.
Thats what Nipsey was doing.
None of my peers avoided prison.
People were routinely being questioned, harassed, and even arrested, the report said.
How did Holder get away after the shooting?
Holder allegedly fled with a woman who later turned herself in to the LAPD.
Minutes before, she posed with Hussle for a selfie.
She also claimed Holder threatened to beat her while he was armed with the guns.
How long will the trial be?
There is no word about whether witnesses will be sequestered.
How has Holder pleaded and where is he now?
Holder has pleaded not guilty on all charges.
If Holder is found guilty, what could happen next?
He faces life in prison since California does not have the death penalty.
Heres a link to footage from the pretrial hearing:
