Overview
- Closing arguments began on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, and jurors are expected to begin deliberations imminently after the judge finalizes instructions.
- Prosecutors rested after calling three cooperating witnesses who described Durk directing travel, weapons and payments and paired those accounts with surveillance, phone, travel and financial records.
- Durk’s defense has attacked the witnesses’ credibility, highlighted Kavon “OTF Vonni” Grant’s admitted access to Durk’s wallet and accounts, and offered alternate explanations for booking and payment records.
- The government seeks a Pinkerton or shared‑blame jury instruction that would let jurors convict Durk for a co‑conspirator’s acts if those acts were a natural consequence of an alleged plot to track, stalk and kill Quando Rondo.
- The case carries a potential life sentence if convicted, has raised questions about using select lyrics and interviews as evidence, and drew unverified media reports that extras were offered pay to appear as courthouse supporters.