Nipsey Hussle

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Nipsey Hussle's shooter sentenced to at least 60 years in prison (NME.com)

Eric R Holder Jr, has been sentenced to at least 60 years in prison for shooting Nipsey Hussle, concluding a trial which began in June 2022.

Jansen argued that Holder’s actions were not premeditated and were executed “in the heat of passion”. “Nipsey was my friend, he was like a son, he was like a dad. Holder’s defence attorney, Aaron Jansen, claimed that Holder considered the allegations a threat to his life. [delivered an emotional statement](https://apnews.com/article/nipsey-hussle-killer-sentencing-3ff5d976d04aaeff709a82cc40c7b84c) on the profound loss he and his community experienced in the wake of Hussle’s death. He was 33. Per an

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Who is Eric Holder- the killer of Nipsey Hussle? Why did he kill the ... (WION)

Nipsey Hussle verdict: A Los Angeles County judge sentenced a California man, named Eric Holder Jr, to 60 years in prison for killing rapper Nipsey Hussle ...

Prosecutors were of the opinion that the attack on Hussle was premeditated. Holder was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering Hussle, another 25 years for using a gun for murder and an additional 10 years for hurting two bystanders. Who is Eric Holder- the killer of Nipsey Hussle?

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Nipsey Hussle Friend, Cowboy, Calls 60-Yr Sentence Justice, Still ... (TMZ)

Nipsey Hussle's pal Cowboy is satisfied with the sentencing that came in on the rapper's killer ... but still believes this wound is one that will never ...

Cowboy says he'll still have Nipsey's family's back -- just as he did through the trial -- because they all made an impact on his life. We got Cowboy outside the DTLA courthouse where the judge gave Eric Holder 60 years to life. He told us it's a big win for those closest to the superstar rapper, but he also filled us in on why it's a bittersweet moment.

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Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer gets 60 years to life in prison (syracuse.com)

After the monthlong trial, jurors in July also convicted Holder of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and two counts of assault with a firearm for ...

He showed photos of a head injury Holder suffered at the hands of other inmates during the trial, saying he has been targeted as Hussle’s killer and that his life behind bars is “going to be brutal. [Hussle, whose legal name is Ermias Asghedom, and Holder](https://apnews.com/article/music-gangs-hip-hop-and-rap-eric-holder-virus-outbreak-86a02a03b08a13535bd50eb1ba7cf951) had known each other for [years growing up as members](https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-hip-hop-and-rap-236df6c556b582446bcbba731c4cc75d) of the Rollin’ 60s in South LA. “I am also mindful of the devastation caused to the victims and their families. He also gave Holder credit for the nearly four years he has served since the shooting. Jacke sentenced Holder to 25 years to life for the murder, 25 more for a firearm sentencing enhancement and 10 for assault with a firearm. Holder Jr., 33, who was found guilty of the 2019 first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist outside the

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Killer of rapper Nipsey Hussle jailed for at least 60 years (Eyewitness News)

Eric Holder had not denied killing Hussle - a fast-rising star whose death sent shockwaves through the music world - but his lawyers argued it was an ...

In his closing argument, McKinney called the killing "cold-blooded" and "calculated," saying Holder had "quite a bit of time for premeditation and deliberation." Eric Holder had not denied killing Hussle - a fast-rising star whose death sent shockwaves through the music world - but his lawyers argued it was an impulsive crime that took place in the "heat of passion." Eric Holder had not denied killing Hussle - a fast-rising star whose death sent shockwaves through the music world - but his lawyers argued it was an impulsive crime that took place in the 'heat of passion'.

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Killer of Nipsey Hussle sentenced to 60 years imprisonment - P.M. ... (P.M. News)

Court sentences Eric Holder Jnr., the killer of American rapper, Nipsey Hussle, to 60 years' imprisonment.

He also praised Holder for the nearly four years he has served since the shooting. Giving the judgement, Judge Jacke said “I am very mindful of what was presented as to Mr Holder’s mental health. They were even acquainted with each other for years prior to the fatal shooting as both grew up aspiring rappers.

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Man convicted in 2019 fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle ... (Boston.com)

Jacke sentenced Holder to 25 years to life for the murder, 25 more for a firearm sentencing enhancement and 10 for assault with a firearm.

He showed photos of a head injury Holder suffered at the hands of other inmates during the trial, saying he has been targeted as Hussle’s killer and that his life behind bars is “going to be brutal. [Hussle, whose legal name is Ermias Asghedom, and Holder](https://apnews.com/article/music-gangs-hip-hop-and-rap-eric-holder-virus-outbreak-86a02a03b08a13535bd50eb1ba7cf951) had known each other for [years growing up as members](https://apnews.com/article/entertainment-music-hip-hop-and-rap-236df6c556b582446bcbba731c4cc75d) of the Rollin’ 60s in South LA. Jacke shouted “Out!” and deputies led Douglas out. “I am also mindful of the devastation caused to the victims and their families. But Holder never found the same success as Hussle, who would become a local hero and a national celebrity. “I question myself every day asking if I as a father did everything to help Eric Jr. The world wants to know why. He also gave Holder credit for the nearly four years he has served since the shooting. Jacke sentenced Holder to 25 years to life for the murder, 25 more for a firearm sentencing enhancement and 10 for assault with a firearm. One man’s mistake, one man’s action, messed up a whole community.” Holder Jr., 33, who was found guilty of the 2019 first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist outside the “I am very mindful of what was presented as to Mr.

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Eric Holder Jr. Sentenced to 60 Years to Life in Prison for Nipsey ... (E! Online)

In the case of Nipsey Hussle's 2019 murder, Eric Holder Jr. was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison on Feb. 22. Learn about the late rapper's tragic ...

"I am deeply disappointment in the first-degree murder verdict," Jansen said in a statement to E! of the two attempted murder charges." The jury found him guilty of lesser charges in connection with the surviving victims, landing instead on two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter. At the time, Holder was also convicted of two charges of attempted voluntary manslaughter and one count of possession of a firearm. [was killed during a shooting](https://www.eonline.com/news/1028444/grammy-nominated-rapper-nipsey-hussle-shot-and-killed-in-los-angeles) outside his Los Angeles clothing store, Holder was sentenced on Feb. "It was always going to be a tough given the high profile circumstances surrounding the case.

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Nipsey Hussle's Killer Sentenced To 60 Years To Life In Prison (Essence)

After being found guilty of first-degree murder last year, Eric Holder was finally sentenced this week for killing rapper Nipsey Hussle.

The world wants to know why. “But Holder never found the same success as Hussle,” and their paths diverged. Having known each other for years, “[b]oth were aspiring rappers,” and members of the same gang. Holder’ mental health…I am also mindful of the devastation caused to the victims and their families. “I am very mindful of what was presented as to Mr. [Nipsey Hussle’s](https://www.essence.com/love/nipsey-hussle-and-lauren-londons-relationship-gallery-essence/) murder, his killer, 33-year-old Eric R.

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Killer of rapper Nipsey Hussle jailed for at least 60 years (New Vision)

The violent killing of Hussle, a former gang member, in front of a clothing store he owned triggered widespread grief in his native Los Angeles and among ...

In his closing argument, McKinney called the killing "cold-blooded" and "calculated," saying Holder had "quite a bit of time for premeditation and deliberation." Clay Jacke sentenced Holder to a minimum of 25 years for the killing, with an additional 25 years because a gun was used in the crime. Eric Holder had not denied killing Hussle -- a fast-rising star whose death sent shockwaves through the music world -- but his lawyers argued it was an impulsive crime that took place in the "heat of passion."

Nipsey Hussle's Killer, Eric Holder, Gets 60 Years to Life in Prison (BusinessGhana)

The man who murdered Nipsey Hussle in a daylight ambush outside the beloved rapper's clothing store in Los Angeles was sentenced to 60 years...

A year later, he was awarded two posthumous Grammys for his performances of “Racks in the Middle,” and the uplifting track “Higher,” a collaboration with DJ Khaled and John Legend. “I want you to know I feel real joy in my heart when I’m around you,” the message read. “I submit to you that the motive for killing Nipsey Hussle had little or nothing to do with the conversation they had; there’s already a pre-existing jealousy,” McKinney told the jury. A month before he died, he attended the 2019 Grammys with his daughter Emani and girlfriend Lauren London in support of his debut studio album, Victory Lap, nominated for best rap album. Jansen said his client, who was beaten up and slashed with a razor by fellow inmates amid the high-profile trial, was willing to “take responsibility for his actions” and admit to voluntary manslaughter. happened upon Hussle the day of the shooting, it was a chance encounter, the lawyer said. “There’s plenty of evidence of premeditation and deliberation,” McKinney argued. And the famous — the great — Nipsey Hussle is saying that they have paperwork on me,'” Jansen said, arguing that the “provocation” triggered “rage and powerful emotions” in his client that ran out of control. Shortly after the trial started June 15, Jansen conceded his client fired the 10 or 11 bullets that struck Hussle from the top of his head down to his feet, ripping through his liver and lungs and severing his spine. Holder was not eligible for the death penalty, and a life sentence was largely expected. “The streets he used to run as a young man became the life material that he used to become a voice of those same streets. Jurors found that he murdered the Grammy-winning rapper with premeditation following an initial conversation in a strip-mall parking lot on March 31, 2019.

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