A judge has denied Lil Durk’s latest request for bail and has ordered that he remain in jail until his murder-for-hire trial.
The decision came after the judge learned that the rapper attempted to flee to Dubai before his arrest and believes he may still be a flight risk.
“The defense has made no showing that the specific trip to Dubai was pre-planned,” wrote Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald. “The court accepts that defendant has business and spiritual reasons to travel to the Middle East. There is no evidence that he intended to do so that day for any reason apart from the murder and resulting arrests of the co-defendants.”
The United Arab Emirates does not have an extradition treaty with the U.S., meaning it would be difficult for the feds to get him back into the country if he decided not to return.
The judge also believes that witnesses involved in the case could be targeted.
“The government’s additional evidence points to a danger to anyone in this case who might testify against defendant,” the judge added. “As the magistrate judge concluded, ‘defendant uses his money, influence and power to endanger individuals whom he perceives as a threat.””
Durkio’s trial is set to begin on October 14, 2025.