Lil Durk and several of his co-defendants may soon face an even more serious legal battle after federal prosecutors reportedly signaled plans to potentially expand the current murder-for-hire case before trial begins.
According to newly filed court documents, prosecutors are considering adding supplemental charges tied to two older incidents — one in Chicago and another in Atlanta — which could dramatically reshape the timeline and scope of the federal case.
The issue surfaced through a motion filed by co-defendant Deandre Wilson, who is asking the court to reconsider his detention and release him on bond while the case proceeds. In the filing, Wilson’s legal team claims prosecutors informed defense attorneys on May 13 that additional charges could arrive as early as June 3.
If that happens, the current August 20, 2026 trial date may no longer hold.
Defense attorneys argue the new allegations would require new arraignments, additional evidence review, new motions and a longer investigation process, potentially delaying the entire case for months.
The Atlanta incident reportedly connects back to a 2019 shooting near the famous Varsity restaurant. At the time, Durk — whose legal name is Durk Banks — faced multiple felony charges, including attempted murder and gang-related accusations. However, prosecutors eventually dropped the case in 2022 despite previously stating there was probable cause for his arrest.
The Chicago incident appears tied to the 2022 killing of Stephon Mack outside a community center in the Roseland neighborhood. While court documents reportedly linked Durk to the fatal shooting, he has never officially been charged in connection with Mack’s death.
Federal prosecutors now allegedly want to use both incidents as direct evidence in the broader Los Angeles murder-for-hire case connected to the 2022 killing of Lul Pab, cousin of Quando Rondo.
Authorities claim the shooting was retaliation tied to the 2020 death of King Von in Atlanta.
Durk was arrested in late 2024 near an airport after prosecutors claimed he had booked multiple international flights. Since then, he has remained in federal custody after repeatedly being denied bond because of the seriousness of the accusations and concerns about potential flight risk.
Meanwhile, Wilson’s attorneys argue it is unfair for him to remain jailed while prosecutors continue building a broader case involving incidents they admit do not directly involve him.
As of now, Durk has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and the federal trial remains scheduled for August 2026 unless prosecutors officially move forward with the expanded indictment.
