After years of waiting, Eric Holder has been sentenced for the murder of Nipsey Hussle. The Los Angeles rapper was tragically killed in front of his Marathon Clothing Store in his hometown in 2019. He was quickly praised for his community efforts outside of his music career, and the global response was unlike any other experience in pop culture. Eric Holder was arrested promptly after witnesses named him as the assailant.
Surveillance cameras also captured the incident, implicating Holder in the crime. His defense attorneys argued he suffered from mental illness, but that didn't hold much water. The anticipation of his sentencing has boiled over. Today (February 22), it was learned Holder received 60 years to life in prison.
Details Of The Sentencing Hearing
Holder was found guilty of first-degree murder, and considering his past legal indiscretions, his sentence didn't surprise the public. Additionally, KTLA 5 News reports that Holder was found guilty "of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a firearm." Those charges stemmed from the two other victims during the shooting who survived their injuries.
The outlet further shared that Holder "stared straight ahead throughout the proceedings." A letter from his father was read in court, and Holder didn't react when the verdict was handed down. The sentencing was initially delayed because the defense hoped to argue down the first-degree conviction, but it proved futile. Holder's case wasn't eligible for death penalty discussions.
Nipsey Hussle & Eric Holder Were Acquainted
Investigators revealed that Nipsey and his killer knew each for some time. They were both members of the Rollin' 60s gang in Los Angeles and had dreams of becoming the next prominent rapper from the City of Angels. It was suggested that someone referred to Holder as a "snitch," unleashing his ire that resulted in Nipsey's slaying. A witness testified during the trial that Nipsey's death was a tragedy for not only his loved ones but for the community as a whole.
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