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Law Practice

May 13, 2019

Darden withdraws as counsel of record for Nipsey Hussle’s alleged killer

Christopher Darden, made famous by the O.J. Simpson trial, withdrew Friday as counsel of record for Nipsey Hussle’s alleged killer, , citing personal issues and threats made against his family.

Christopher Darden, who became a household name when he prosecuted O.J. Simpson on murder charges 25 years ago, has withdrawn a defense attorney for a man accused of killing Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle.

While not disclosing reasons for withdrawal or mentioning specific names, Darden alluded in a blog post to threats he and his family received and noted the right to counsel is both constitutional and statutory. He referenced the...

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