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Brian Steel Files to Replace Lawyer on Lil Durk’s Defense in Federal Murder-for-Hire Case

The consolidated federal case is scheduled for August 20, 2026 following a ruling to try all defendants together.

Overview

  • Court documents show Brian Steel submitted a request to replace attorney Jonathan M. Brayman on Lil Durk’s legal team.
  • If approved, the change would pair Steel with attorney Drew Findling, who is already representing the rapper.
  • U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald denied co-defendants’ severance motions and set a joint trial for August 20, 2026.
  • Prosecutors cite an alleged 2022 Los Angeles ambush that killed Saviay’a Robinson and purportedly targeted Quando Rondo, allegations Durk denies.
  • Lil Durk has been in custody since his October 2024 arrest as pretrial proceedings continue toward the August trial date.