AceShowbiz - Lil Durk and his three codefendants are set to face a second trial together in a complex racketeering case, according to recent court documents.

Following his acquittal in a murder-for-hire trial last month, Lil Durk now confronts charges related to VICAR (Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering). The court ruled that Durk must stand trial alongside his codefendants Asa Houston, Deandre "OTF Dede" Wilson, and David "Browneyez" Lindsey for the racketeering charges.

While Houston successfully had his murder-for-hire case severed and awaits trial separately on that charge, all four men must face the racketeering accusations together. The judge cited the complexity of the case, the number of defendants, and conflicts among attorneys as reasons to delay the trial until August of next year.

The ruling emphasized that due to the "unusual and complex" nature of the prosecution, along with the extensive discovery involved, it is unreasonable to expect adequate preparation for pretrial proceedings or trial within the limits of the Speedy Trial Act.

At the conclusion of the murder-for-hire trial on September 11, Durk was found not guilty on all charges. However, his codefendants Wilson and Lindsey were convicted on stalking and stalking conspiracy counts, though both were acquitted of the murder-for-hire charge. They have since filed appeals against their convictions.

In addition to the upcoming racketeering trial, Durk has a bond review hearing scheduled for November 4. This ongoing legal battle marks a significant chapter in the Chicago rapper’s court proceedings as he continues to navigate multiple serious charges.

As the case progresses, legal experts and fans alike will be watching closely to see how the combined racketeering trial unfolds next year.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Xxlmag.