Lil Durk’s Solitary Confinement Sparks Justice System Concerns

Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Durk remains in custody as legal concerns mount over the conditions of his detention and delays in his criminal proceedings.

The Chicago-based artist, whose real name is Durk Banks, is accused of involvement in an alleged murder-for-hire plot. According to court filings, Durk has been held in solitary confinement for more than four months without proceeding to trial.

Durk was reportedly arrested after authorities found him in possession of an unauthorized Apple Watch. His legal team argues that he has now spent 131 days under strict confinement conditions without meaningful legal progress in his case.

Attorneys representing the rapper have filed a motion requesting a status hearing, describing the punishment as excessive and unjust. Durk’s lawyer, Christy O’Connor, stated that he has been confined to a small cell equipped only with a bed, toilet, and sink, with no access to in-person visits or the prison commissary.

Initially, authorities reportedly cited Durk’s celebrity status as the reason for his solitary confinement. However, the justification has since shifted to investigative needs related to the ongoing case.

The prolonged detention has raised broader questions about due process within the justice system. Durk’s trial, originally scheduled for January 20, has now been postponed to May 4, further extending his time in confinement without a court hearing.

Source: Geo News Digital Desk