Nipsey Hussle’s Alleged Killer Gets New Trial Date
Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Asghedom, was shot and killed in March of 2019 in front of his Marathon clothing line store in South L.A. but his alleged killer Eric R. Holder Jr. has yet to stand trial.
Per Rolling Stone, a Los Angeles County judge has set Holder’s trial date for Jan. 5 2022. Holder’s lawyer, Aaron Jansen said, “He’s nervous, but he knows it’s time to get the case moving to trial.” Jansen also told the outlet that he will argue that Holder was “off his medication” the day of the shooting and experiencing “a substantial mental health issue.”
The hearing was previously delayed because one of his former lawyers getting elevated to judgeship, and another judge’s retirement, along with pandemic-related delays per Uproxx.
Holder has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder for hitting bystanders Kerry Lathan and Shermi Villanueva, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and one count of felony possession of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of the beloved L.A. rapper per Revolt.
If convicted for these crimes Holder could face up to life in prison, per Uproxx.
