Five years ago, was tragically in Los Angeles, California. Since then, his and have honored his legacy in several ways. Family and friends have slowly found peace knowing that Hussle’s convicted killer faced justice for his actions.
Back in 2023, Holder was . Since then, Holder has fought to appeal the court’s decision filing arguments against closing trial arguments. However, according to , Holder’s efforts case has been rejected.
Based on documents obtained by the outlet, a three judge panel in California’s Second District Court of Appeal have ruled to uphold Holder’s conviction, which includes first-degree murder, two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a firearm for shooting two separate men (both survived). Read the court’s decision below. Nothing in the trial court’s rulings prevented appellant from arguing objective and subjective provocation to the jury or from clearly articulating the defense theory that ‘appellant acted in the heat of passion as a result of being publicly called a snitch’ by ‘the famous, the great Nipsey Hussle.
The trial court did not abuse its discretion in prohibiting defense counsel from telling the jury what appellant was thinking and feeling at the time of the shooting to explain appellant’s conduct. Contrary to appellant’s claim, the record here affirmatively shows the trial court fully understood and properly exercised its discretion when it declined to dismiss the firearm enhance.
