Lil Durk Trial Delayed as Rapper Secures November Bond Hearing
Lil Durk Gets November Bond Hearing
Lil Durk has secured a new bond hearing in November as his remaining federal case moves into another stage.
The rapper, whose legal name is Durk Banks, is scheduled to appear before U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald on November 4, 2026.
His attorneys requested the hearing as they seek another review of his detention. The court has also ordered a member of the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office to attend and provide an updated bail report.
The development comes days after Durk was found not guilty in his separate federal murder-for-hire trial.
His Next Trial Date Is Now Unclear
However, the newly scheduled November bond hearing has raised questions about whether that trial date will remain in place.
Recent reports say the latest court order setting the bond hearing does not list a new trial date. As a result, the exact schedule for the remaining racketeering-related case is currently unclear.The November hearing now gives the defense an opportunity to challenge his continued detention before the next trial.
Durk Remains in Federal Custody
A Los Angeles federal jury found him not guilty on all five counts in that trial on September
The shooting resulted in the death of Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson, who was traveling with Rondo at the time.
Durk’s acquittal resolved those five charges, but separate allegations remain pending against him.
Remaining Federal Charges
The second case involves allegations tied to racketeering and a murder-in-aid-of-racketeering charge.
Prosecutors allege that Durk was involved in a criminal enterprise connected to violence and other criminal activity. They also accuse him of arranging Robinson’s killing as part of that alleged enterprise.
Durk has pleaded not guilty to the remaining allegations.
The separate case is important because it explains why Durk remains in federal custody even after his recent acquittal.
What the November Hearing Means
The court’s order does not guarantee that Durk will receive bond. Instead, it schedules a review of his detention and requires an updated assessment from Probation and Pretrial Services.
The judge will ultimately decide whether release is appropriate and, if so, what conditions could apply.
For now, Durk remains detained as his attorneys prepare for the hearing.
A New Chapter in Durk’s Legal Battle
The latest development comes after one of the biggest moments in Durk’s legal battle.
His recent acquittal ended the murder-for-hire trial, but the remaining federal case means his legal proceedings are continuing.
The November bond hearing could become an important moment for the rapper because it will address whether he can leave federal custody while awaiting the resolution of the remaining charges.
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