Lil Durk remains in federal custody after a Los Angeles bond hearing ended without an immediate decision on Wednesday, Nov. 4. U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald heard arguments from both sides and took the request under consideration. No date for a ruling was announced at the hearing. MyNewsLA

Who challenged the support letters?

Federal prosecutors urged Fitzgerald to give little weight to the letters submitted on the rapper’s behalf. They argued in a filing that the celebrity endorsements amounted to an effort to put public pressure on the court. Prosecutors also said the proposed bond package fell short of addressing their concerns about flight risk and witness safety. The objection came from the government’s filing, as reported by XXL. Fitzgerald is the judge weighing the release request. XXL · FOX 32 Chicago

What Lil Durk offered for release

The defense proposed pledging future royalties, publishing income and touring earnings, along with property that includes the home where Banks’ mother lives. Sony Music Entertainment offered to guarantee an appearance bond of up to $1 million. Jay-Z, J. Cole, Michael Rubin and former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx submitted letters in support of Banks’ release. FOX 32 Chicago

Andrea Robinson, the mother of Saviay’a Robinson, also wrote to the court. She said the family would have no objection to bond if the judge considered it appropriate. Saviay’a Robinson, known as Lul Pab, was killed in the 2022 Los Angeles shooting at the center of Banks’ earlier trial. FOX 32 Chicago

Why he remains in custody after his acquittal

A jury acquitted Banks on Sept. 11 of the charges tried in the federal murder-for-hire case. He remains detained on separate federal charges of murder in aid of racketeering and a firearms offense, to which he has pleaded not guilty. His next trial is currently scheduled for Aug. 30, 2027. FOX 32 Chicago