Chris Darden has withdrawn from the Nipsey Hussle murder case.
The attorney, who “prosecuted the O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1995,” was previously defending Eric Holder. Eric Holder is accused of murdering Nipsey Hussle in March.
NBC News reports, Chris Darden made the announcement on Friday on Facebook. He stated,
“I am on my way to appear for the last time in People v. Holder. I filed a Motion to Withdraw from the case. I thought I should tell you, my friends, first & before anyone else.”
Darden did not disclose why he has withdrawn from the case, but stated,
“As for my reasons for withdrawing I don’t know whether I will disclose them later or not. I only know that as a lawyer it is my duty to protect the rights of my clients even in the face of threats or angry mobs.”
The attorney also mentioned his confusion as to why “in 2019 some people would deny a black man his 6th Amendment.” Representing Holder has brought a number of things including threats to him and his family.
Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed on March 31 in front of his clothing store, The Marathon Clothing. He was 33. Two other men were also shot, they survived.
