Lil Durk is being labeled a “serious threat” by federal prosecutors, who say his Only The Family (OTF) associates are so harmful that jurors’ names and private particulars should stay secret in his upcoming racketeering trial.

In a blistering eight-page doc filed November 10, 2025, in Los Angeles federal courtroom, the federal government mentioned Durk has proven “contempt for the judicial process” and that his OTF community has already intimidated witnesses, threatened a Justice of the Peace decide and even focused a federal prosecutor.

The submitting helps a authorities movement to empanel an nameless jury, stating that it’s essential to “protect prospective jurors and prevent any interference with the judicial process.”

Prosecutors argue that Durk’s group operates like an enterprise that blends authentic enterprise with organized crime.

The feds say OTF has a “violent history” that features OTF members allegedly being paid to kill a Chicago gang rival and finishing up acts of retaliation at Durk’s path.

The authorities says threats have already emerged from OTF associates and supporters who’ve “shown their willingness to threaten those involved in this high-profile trial,” together with a Justice of the Peace decide and an Assistant U.S. Attorney.

Prosecutors additionally detailed Durk’s “obstructive conduct” whereas in federal custody, accusing him of utilizing different inmates’ cellphone PINs and trying to destroy a contraband Apple Watch able to exterior communication.

Durk’s protection staff insists OTF is just a music label and never a felony community.

They declare the federal government’s request is predicated on “speculation and mischaracterization” and argue that maintaining juror identities secret would hinder their capability to pick out an neutral jury.

But prosecutors counter that the chance of intimidation far outweighs any inconvenience to the protection. They argue that juror anonymity is “constitutionally permissible” and that neither aspect wants entry to jurors’ names, house addresses, or workplaces.

“Preventing the leaking of jurors’ personal identifying information is a paramount concern in a case where supporters have already made threats,” the submitting says.

The authorities is asking Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald to dam disclosure of all juror identifiers to each the protection and prosecution—a rare step usually reserved for terrorism or mob circumstances.

Durk is being held with out bail for allegedly orchestrating a 2022 murder-for-hire plot aimed at killing Savannah rapper Quando Rondo in revenge for the death of his cousin, King Von.

Prosecutors say members of Durk’s Only The Family crew tracked Rondo to Los Angeles and opened fireplace close to the Beverly Center on August 19, 2022, killing Lul Pab.

The superseding federal indictment accuses Durk of conspiracy, using interstate facilities to commit murder-for-hire resulting in death, and discharging a machine gun during a violent crime.

Prosecutors allege Durk financed the operation, offering journey, weapons, and tools for the hit. He has pleaded not responsible and faces life in jail if convicted.

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