Chris Darden has had enough. After being bombarded with death threats, the former O.J. Simpson prosecutor withdrew as defense counsel for Nipsey Hussle’s killer, Eric Holder.
TMZ reports the threats forced Darden to resign as the defense attorney for the former Crips gang banger.
Holder, 29, is accused of gunning down Nipsey, 33, as he stood outside his Marathon Clothing store talking with friends on March 31.
Darden filed a motion to withdraw as Holder’s lawyer following a hearing on Friday, May 10, in Los Angeles.
A statement issued by the famous lawyer reads: “I cannot understand why in 2019 some people would deny a black man his 6th Amendment right to counsel of his choice. Or why defending such a man should invite threats not only against me but against my children too.”
Darden admits he received his fair share of death threats when he prosecuted O.J. Simpson for the murder of his wife in 1995.
“Just as they were in 1995 – Cowards never change,” he wrote. “These days these cowards don’t send letters. Instead they sit anonymously behind keyboards threatening a man’s mother and children.”
Darden had a special message for keyboard gangsters who threatened his family.
“To those who issued those threats to my children please pay close attention so there is no misunderstanding. Later. FU*K YOU!”
Photo by Francine Orr/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
From the get-go, he had no business getting involved. All limelight/press/ money is not good.
He don’t seem to scared to me! Anyway thank you auntie for giving us something else I just can’t with that post on that lil girl and her trifling ass mammy!!
He Best to…let that murderous nigga get a court appointed attorney like he deserves, or let His folk pay for a Designer Attorney.
If he is saying FU why is he pulling out? It’s not like he is gonna win. Stunt Queen needed clout. This is my first time using clout but this fits.
His client is the coward. May I remind him Ermias Asghedom had right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. All were taken from him by Eric Holder. Kross had rights as did Emani, Dawit Samiel, Samantha, Angelique, and Lauren…among others. Miss us with the petty Chris.
Clout … fitting lolololol!
I think it’s going too far to threaten the children. He had no business representing the creep anyway. What’t the story behind that.
He probably got tired of the death threats and didn’t think Eric Holder was worth the publicity. OJ….hottest ticket in town, may be worth the death threats, but Eric Holder…..nah.
We all know he is guilty, but everyone deserves representation. They shouldn’t have threatened him or his family. He was just doing his job, doesn’t mean he agreed with what he did. He was doing his job.
Sandra can we get a post on film companies leaving Georgia bc of the heartbeat bill the governor just signed?
As he should. WTH.
awwww Darden what happened??! Were there not enough cameras or calls for interviews?
Outta hur. Happy mothers day. I saw my best mothers day mom yesterday when ole girl was standing her ground with the cops in her house. When her ole man was trying 2 speak she told him to shut the fyck up n she was not playing. I think queen latifah is celebrating mothers day as well. If it is true congrats 2the 3 of them. Yall b good n have a good one.
At All, should of taken the time to evaluate the situation. Before chasing the $ and clout..
It was only 3 and they weren’t but companies
No we have a problem with a black man defending the killer of another black man. This dude disowned the black community when he killed another brother. Let the white folk represent him.
OAN—-unfortunately Nipsey DID NOT have a will for his Approx 2 million dollar estate! He did not set anything up for his children. His brother is going to court to ask to be the administrator of his estate! Also he has jumped on the sisters bandwagon to get legal custody of Nipseys daughter! Since there is no will I would suspect everything would go to the children…hence custody battle!
I think im the only person in the world that likes Darden. Or maybe i just loved how Sterling played the hell outta the role the OJ series
Whateva Darden! U representing Rich or poor..U shouldnt had taken this case. Your so call client “shitty-cuz” (why would anyone want that nickname. It speaks volumes) anyways u need to ask him why in 2019 who is clearly on video would he senselessly and defensively shoot and kill another.brotha and others. Your client is the damn coward!!! GTFOH Darden #ripnipsey
Everybody wants a piece of the money…yet the clothing sir of which Nipsey proceed himself on has CLOSED! So much for carrying on the legacy…oh but apparel is available online! Greedy mofos!
Maybe these type of cases should be tried out of state?
What do you mean he shouldn’t have taken the case? He’s a defense attorney. He represents every man, innocent or not. Maybe it would have been better for Holder to admit guilt and get a plea deal. Then – no trial?
I agree. Are they going to threaten the next attorney that represents him too? And if that lawyer quits, they’ll send death threats to the next one? When does it end? #justdumb
Geez! how many times have we read about this shyyt, where the entertainer didn’t have “time” or sense to have a will. Aretha’s estate is tied up in knots because she didn’t have a will….Prince’s family still aint getting money – no will.
Everybody should have a will, even if your only asset is a computer. Let somebody know who gets the computer!
He withdraw but being a silent attorney I bet. He will guide to asshole attorney that will defend him.
What he had thought though? ??????????
Probably the latter.
They had never even filmed here from rip.
Wow. So we as black people are excited about another black man not being afforded his constitutional right because of the actions of black people? He deserves to have a lawyer. He deserves to have a fair trial. His lawyer deserves to do his job without the fear of another black person killing his child. What kills me is at 29 Hustle was Eric Holder deep in the life so he tells. Doing drive bys and all. There’s somebody’s mother, wife, sister, who feels the same pain because of hustle somewhere. And then his community allowed him to redeem himself. It wasn’t an eraser, but he was able to move forward. Y’all made at the police but seems to me the community is worst. How many people have been killed due to gang violence since his death. Are you out in the street painting ? in memory of their name?
His last statement ???
So only certain black people lives matter. Only the black people the Community Mob agrees with deserve a right to representation and due process.
“To those who issued those threats to my children please pay close attention so there is no misunderstanding. Later. FU*K YOU!”
Knee slappin hilarious!!
I been saying this for awhile, but many black folks don’t like to hear it. If black lives matter, why don’t they ,matter to other black people? According to BLM, blacks lives should only matter to police and other races not black. Which clearly you can see why, no one else cares either. If we don’t love ourselves enough to stop the violence, why should anyone else?
And Eric Holder has a right to representation and due process. What about the rights of the people hustle violated in his admitted drive bys. There are no erasers in history. We can’t condone a behavior and be offended by it at the same time. The lawyer should be able to defend his client with no issues especially from the black community because regardless of his actions, he still retains his constitutional rights. We should be more concerned with why if we have all the opportunity and federal money being slung around why do we still have a need, protect, and promote gang culture.
Perhaps you can represent him? This isnt about what Hussle may have or NOT done in life. His murder is not justified.
Eric will receive representation. No constitutional rights were impeded…except for Ermias’. The process isnt broken because Darden chose to resign.
But if he REALLY meant that he wouldnt have removed himself from the case!!
Whatever. He used that man. Shane on him.
Chile…
Why is he Really leaving Now? Did an attempt to put him back in the spotlight fail?
In the words of T-Mo from Goodie Mob on the classic song soul food all the way from 1995…..“They know they making it hard on the yard
Fuck Chris Darden, fuck Marcia Clark
Taking us when we’re in the spotlight for a joke”
Boy stawwwp *Big Boi/Daddy Fatsacks voice*
U can have the long blonde wig I bought to […well, I best not tell everything].
It’s still worth about $150.
Many women are just finding out they are pregnant then.
This will be interesting to watch what happens.
Boom ?
One of my favorites shows the Queen Latifah starring Fox show “Star” has just been cancelled after 3 seasons.
Exactly!
I agree.
Prince’s confirmed biological sister owes almost $1 million in legal fees already and she is actually Prince’s relative.
You took it too far. BLM tries to hold police officers accountable for the murder of black folks because they rarely are indicted by grand juries. If it makes it to trial rarely are police officers found guilty. The boys in blue have a higher threshold of protection granted to them by law in the majority if not all states. Families rarely receive closure. If a Black person shoots another Black person, the shooter goes to prison, and “justice” gets served. Furthermore, that is a tired excuse-“We dont love ourselves why should anyone else”. The black community could have a 100% employment rate, 0% crime rate and racists would still find excuses to harm us. Stop perpetuating that myth.
AMEN! And the legal feed to defend the estate will be taken from the estate.
An opportunist that realized that the opportunity wasn’t worth nearly as much as he thought it would be. (yawnnnn)
NEXTTTTT!
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Say what???? Something is wrong. That man’s work was worth $$$millions$$$. I know they’re starting to use his songs in commercials, something he wouldn’t like, but d a m n! And I’m sure Aretha’s family isn’t getting any money because the estate has to be accounted. You know newly signed athletes have to take a course is money management before they join their teams. I’m starting to think that newly signed recording artists need to do the same.
Now back to Cardi B and her legal troubles. All her money is going to the attorneys for her and him.
OH NO!!!! I wasn’t watching the show, but I do feel sorry for the actors. Some of them, that was their best shot at fame and money.
“Stunt Queen”
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STFU!!! NOOOOOO!!!!!!! You’re lying right?!!!!!!!!!!!!
Asians defend Asian killers in china. Hmmmm
“FU*K YOU!!!” but you’re withdrawing as defense counsel for the accused though.
That’s like yelling that you ain’t scared, as you run away ducking rocks.
Go home Roger.
Can u imagine if black folks had to govern themselves? Jews have defended Jewish murderers b4. Same with the Japanese etc lol wow
That’s the black community at work smh it’s ok for Cochran to represent a double murderer but it’s not ok for Darden to smh they praised Cochran for getting a double murderer off but send Darden death threats smh we so backwards
I thought folks were saying Atlanta was becoming the new Hollywood. No?
OJ wasnt caught on video killing them. this bozo is clearly the killer. what defense? that said. the “roar” died down he wouldve been fine doing his job
meanwhile empire killed off some unknown lyon son, while draggin andre through cancer all season. Empire gotta go
I knew it was going to be the unknown son and not Andre or Jamal Lyon…
This case was a loser anyway.. His gf already identified him as the shooter. They have him on video. I do agree that everyone is entitled to have their day in court. Even if they’re a murderous bastid.
We are more upset about another black man, a brother, son , uncle, partner , father friend etc has lost his life over what. He were he needs to be. No need to free the ?
The Black Community needs to hold itself accountable for all of the black on black murder going on. How many blacks are murdered annually by police vs. being murdered by another black person? Blacks have gotten so good at killing off their numbers, the ruling class doesn’t have to do the dirty work for the most part. Still only 12-13% of the US population after all these decades. Yes, hold those racist police officers accountable, but also hold the black murderers accountable too.
The lawyers who defended Atlanta child killer Wayne Williams received death threats.
Lawyers who defended the killers of Malcolm X received death threats.
Lawyers who represented Conrad Murray received death threats.
While you’re “Black shaming” those protesting the defense attorneys, save some shame for the defense attorneys who successfully play on the weak minded for sympathy.
Darden, although it’s a shame, you/your family aren’t the first to receive threats for who you choose to defend. And unfortunately, you won’t be the last.
Black, red, yellow, white, it doesn’t matter. Death threats to defense attorneys who defend unpopular defendants, come with the territory. Don’t blame “Black folks” for something that ALL races do .
#commonsenseaintsocommon
Exactly. Wasn’t worth the hassle to him.
Wow! So sorry to hear this news…?
Aretha ( who I ??) left a LOT of bills! She was notorious for getting her money but ALSO notorious for not paying people!
RIP #Queen
THANK YOU!!!! ????? BLM wasnt started for people like Eric holder so MsJC needs to stop pretending that it was! I couldn’t believe what I was reading! I get that they wanna be “fair” across the board but he still murdered tf outta nipsey INTENTIONALLY in broad daylight with ample proof and there is no justifying that… proper representation or not! It seems like they tryna coddle this fkin murderer..
This pisses me off!! Star gets canceled but that crap Empire gets renewed????
Then yesterday 50 b*tch ass makes this upcoming season of Power the last??
??????? I need drank ?
Why Lawd Why???
This pisses me off!! Star gets canceled but that crap Empire gets renewed????
Then yesterday 50 b*tch ass makes this upcoming season of Power the last??
??????? I need drank ?
Why Lawd Why???
Phawk this coon PERIODT!! Why would you even defend a POS with a video showing him murder someone in cold blood. I hope him and his family continue to get threats.
?????? You too Sir!!?
Phawk this coon PERIODT!! Why would you even defend a POS with a video showing him murder someone in cold blood. I hope him and his family continue to get threats.
?????? You too Sir!!?
Ok, so oj was innocent smh whatever
Ok, so oj was innocent smh whatever
Agreed!
Now that’s a read!!
I’m glad he made the right decision. Atleast we know he does have a heart and will listen to the concerns of his children. He get 1 point. Cause I thought he just ain’t give af at all about nobody.
The justice system is holding black folks accountable for murder and so does the black community overall. Yes there are a few dummies screaming “Free So and So” but that has nothing to do with BLM. BLM isn’t handing out free passes to black murderers I’m not sure what the point of your comment is as there is no correlation to mine.
The justice system is holding black folks accountable for murder and so does the black community overall. Yes there are a few dummies screaming “Free So and So” but that has nothing to do with BLM. BLM isn’t handing out free passes to black murderers I’m not sure what the point of your comment is as there is no correlation to mine.
It’s been said that OJ didn’t do it. He took the blame because he was close to who did.
Love the meme.
Amen.
What’s wrong is neither Prince nor Aretha left a will.
They said that Aretha still had uncashed checks in her purses and someone stole cash from her hiding places inside her house.
Some folks are as shady as hell.
This is more than about the case.
Darden is scapegoating the case.
He’s manipulative and passive aggressive.
Chris Darden feigns innocence and naïveté but he’s very cunning and very well aware of his passive aggressive dissent and covert intentional adversarialness against black people and profiting off of his tokenism.
Chris Darden somehow always casts himself in the role that hurts and angers the sensibilities of predominate black consciousness (ie. Against OJ Simpson then For Nipsey Hussle’s Murderer), and somehow always casts himself as a victim of black people (ie. the mean blacks made me lose the OJ Case or the mean blacks made me withdraw from the Eric Holder Case).
Chris Darden has been greatly rewarded for being a token and an anti-black evocatueur. His brand profits more from playing victim of black violence and withdrawing from the Eric Holder Case, than any amount of profit from legal fees.
Chris Darden is an author.
He took the Eric Holder Case just to say he did, just to provoke reaction from blacks, just to withdraw from the Holder case, and then to write a book furthering his brand as “a token black legal do-gooder victimized by mean blacks” for which he will make way more in book deals and speaking engagements than legal fees.
Darden’s got stunts.
Really, it is. ??????????
Do you think it’s a chance nipsey could have killed someone before?
Blacks with a certain mindset aka slave mentality and most with that mindset also identify as Democrat are the biggest threat to the Black race.These types are no different than the KKK which was also created by the Democratic Party.
In their ignorance they are actually dumb enough to believe they define Black people, so they think it’s okay to threaten Blacks who they feel go against “the code”,that they feel they define.This is about that sect of Blacks,not those of us who are “free thinkers”.
Say that!!!
It was his son.
More glitches…
The solve rate is only about 45-50% for black murders, because of the ‘no snitching’ rule. So, NO, black ppl that kill other blacks do not typically go to prison.
Agreed.
An innocent man who is a loving and devoted father only takes that kind of heat to protect his son. The Dream Team was able to fight like that because they had the truth on their side. They knew OJ didn’t do it and they knew who did it. That’s why they won.
If I were a lawyer I would. He has the right to due process and effective representation. If someone is threatening his lawyer’s children. That affects Eric Holder. So yes it is broken. Appeals have been granted on less. JUST let the trial proceed without y’all extra feels. I’m sure his family and Eric Holder’s family want this to move forward. Every time the “ community” puts in your two cents, you impede the process.
Well he did admit to doing drive bys and there a lot of unsolved crime so you never know. But i guess he rap so good the “ community” doesn’t care.
He didn’t make the right decision. Death threats to his kids forced him to quit.
All that!!!
And rap is entertainment like Arnold being The Terminator!
Stay on topic which is conviction rate. The burden of proof is legally different for police which is why they are rarely convicted. Black murders have an exponentially higher conviction rate than cops.
Girl, bye. You are neither the community voice nor it’s overseer. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. The Citizens of LA County and California most certainly do.
Christopher Darden is gone and so goes his accompanying circus. Justice for Ermias. That’s all I got.
That’s the same thing I was thinking
Well said????
You taking about Nipsey Hussle or michael aommons or the 10 other black men who died last week with no gang ties. Are you talking about Eric Holder cousin who didn’t kill Hussle, but was kill “for what”. Do their killers not deserve trials. Just so we clear, you anti- trials. I wish y’all post a list of All Godly Black people. Just to be clear everyone has the right to a lawyer no matter what you have done. No one is allowed to threaten a man’s child for doing his job. I hope they find who threaten the child and get him the best lawyer money can buy so if he’s convict he stays in jail because he was afforded his constitutional rights
Chile we were rooting for Cochran for beating the system at their own game ? no phucks to give for OJ then or now
shakespeare said (kill all the lawyers)…..
This ain byke in the OJ days….threats can’t be dismissed or taken lightly. Folks will actually Kill yew these days and think nutn of it, just like Holder kilt Nipsey.
I’m just wondering why Mr. Darden didn’t think he was gonna get any threats in the first place?… Especially seeing how the way Eric Holder killed Nipsey so viciously… Seems like he just wanted to get his name back out there by taking this high profile case, but instead he got hated on… But he was dumb to think that he wouldn’t bc ppl hate Eric for what he did to Nipsey, so of course they was gonna hate his ass too for trying to defend the MF!
Eric Holder will get a yt lawyer knee grows won’t say word. Black folks (some) do some of the stupidest things. ?????
Wow! That’s something. I would always say if he didn’t do it, who did? Sounds more logic that he would cover for someone he loves the most.
Straight clout chasing….he knew exactly what the deal was
Be back Monday. Yaw have a good weekend
Well, Chris Darden wanted a high profile case, but this was a dumb move, just like his client, there are some lowlifes who simply dgfaf about human life or human decency!
Holder’s next attorney won’t receive the same kinds of threats! Darden is well known from one of the most legendary trials in history, and he tried to cash in on that!
Criminal attorneys are often targets, as are prosecutors, judges and witnesses, and Darden knows it! Given NH hood presence, threats aren’t surprising!
Like a very wise commenter stated here, now he has something he can write a book about, give speeches, and get paid on how blacks threatened him and his family!
Thank you,
Black people fall for whatever anyone says, when it’s said about us!
Go talk to black criminal attorneys (any), most have side or back entrances to enter and exit their offices, secure parking, security when there are threats, Darden is not the exception!
High profile cases, you’re right, ATTORNEYS ALMOST ALWAYS RECEIVE THREATS!
Why would you want to represent a man who was literally caught on camera killing another????
Right. What is he defending? Lol.
Can we applaud the 2 black female lawyers who actually did the work to free those 17 people that Kim K was given credit for freeing?? IJS sooooo many people were in the comments talkin about how Kim did more for blacks than other blacks had. Well looka here… These 2 lawyers walked away from their 6 figure jobs to do this project. THAT’S real sacrifice and commitment to the cause. Kim donated money…which will be written off when tax time comes. These ladies are making sacrifices worth applauding and shouldn’t be ignored.
https://thegrio.com/2019/05/10/black-attorney-buried-alive-project-kardashian/
I know. That is exactly what I’m saying.
Poor Chris, always on the wrong side with his coon law degree; or should I say his coon practices….
But if the solve rate is less than 50%, most ain’t goin to jail.
He is there to ensure that the accused has a fair trial. That the prosecutor is held to his burden. In the interest of justice, everyone deserves a fair trial. EVERYONE — even those accused of the most heinous of crimes. Someone has to represent him.
Stick to the topic which was conviction rate. You can start another thread about finding the killer which is 50% regardless of race.
Thank you @ DaughterOfaQueen! Blessings…
You wanna compare conviction rates, you compare black police vs white police OR black ppl vs white ppl. You should never compare cops against non cops. Cops on murder trial are usually accused of excessive force, which is extremely difficult to prove beyond reasonable doubt. Basically they have to make split second decisions. Black ppl on murder trial typically doing drive bys or killing their gf, which is easy to prove beyond reasonable doubt. The types of murder cases are completely different so you should stop comparing them.
You’re making wild accusations not based on anything other than your warped opinion. This is not a conducive conversation. You are Blocked.
Kiss my ***. Your anti white anti cop racist opinions are worse than anything I said. I told you the truth, apparently you can’t handle it.
Any damn idiot can see that these cops are getting charged for murder cause of of split second decisions they made to shoot somebody. They get prosecuted because ‘the community activists’ pressure prosecutors to do so, despite lack of evidence. Of course the conviction rate is low due to plenty of reasonable doubt.
Google black murders and you will find most gang related, flashpoint killings, or domestic abuse. What the defendents gonna argue, “self defense?” Of course the conviction rate is high. LoL, Sorry u can’t handle the truth.
Black people hate black people and expect the worst from their own. Yes there are stop the violence marches and protests when crime gets REALLY bad but outrage never reaches the levels of interracial violence. When white people/cops (who they secretly love, fear, and respect) do something to us it sparks MAJOR outrage because we hold them to higher standards of conduct than we hold our own. When a white person kill black there’s no retaliation, no drive bys.
Prove me wrong..
You right but they not tryna heart what you saying
Folks better be careful with misplaced outrage. The right to counsel is for EVERYONE & the attorneys rep the law, not their personal feelings or beliefs. Black folks get on my damn nerves sometimes i swear.
yep, its a shame that a defendant wont be allowed to put on a defense.
everyone deserves to have a proper trial. lets not go back to the jim crow days.
REGARDLESS WHAT KIM K WRITES OFF THESE 2 BRILLIANT LADY LAWYERS COULD NOT HAVE DONE WHAT THEY DID W/O HER MONEY. IT COST $$$ TO FILE MOTIONS, HIRE INVESTIGATORS, TRAVEL, LODGING, FOOD, EXPERT TESTIMONY, ETC. KIM ISN’T TAKING CREDIT FOR GETTING THESE PEOPLE RELEASED THE MEDIA IS GIVING IT TO HER WHEN IT’S A TEAM EFFORT. JUST LIKE JAY Z AND BEY DIDN’T GO DOWN AND BAIL OUT ALL OF THOSE ARRESTED BLACK LIVES MATTER PEOPLE AT THE RALLIES/MARCHES BUT THEY GAVE THE $$$ TO GET THEM OUT OF JAIL SO THEY DESERVE 50/50 CREDIT WITH THE LAWYERS………JENNY JONES!!!
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME WE HEARD OF CHRIS DARDEN ESP INVOLVED IN A BIG HIGH PROFILE CASE? HE TOOK THAT CASE FOR THE EXPOSURE AND I BET HE DID IT PRO-BONO BUT HIS ASS GOT MORE THAN HE BARGAINED FOR WHEN ALL THE DEATH THREATS CAME FOR HIM AND HIS WHOLE FAMILY AND TOTALLY GOT THE HELL ON. FOLKS WAS NOT GOING FOR THE BS CHRIS. GO FIND YOUR NEW CLAIM TO FAME SOMEWHERE ELSE BUDDY B/C THIS AIN’T GOING TO BE IT……..JENNY JONES!!!
TRUE BUT CHRIS WAS THERE B/C IT WAS A HIGH PROFILE CASE BUT GOT MORE THAN HE BARGAINED FOR……..JENNY JONES!!!
NO HE TRIED TO REPENT WHILE ON EARTH BY TRYING TO UPLIFT HIS COMMUNITY SO OTHERS WOULD HAVE BETTER EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITIES AND OPTIONS SO THEY WOULDN’T HAVE TO TAKE SOME OF THE ROUTES HE TOOK. WE SEE ALOT OF PEOPLE FROM THE HOOD THAT MAKE IT AND NEVER LOOK BACK OR GIVE BACK SO THAT’S WHY NIP GOT ALL THE LOVE HE GOT AND WE ALL SAW………JENNY JONES!!!!
I BET HE TOOK THE CASE PRO BONO B/C THE 1ST THING I SAID WAS ‘HE IS DOING THIS FOR FREE B/C WHERE IN THE HELL DID ERIC HOLDER GET $$$ FOR SUCH A HIGH PROFILE LAWYER’. HIS FAMILY WAS PROBABLY CUSSING HIS ASS OUT DAILY FOR GETTING THEM MIXED UP IN HIS DUMB MOVE BS. LOL!!!………JENNY JONES!!!
Damn. Don’t Reply. Jus keep moooooving! Damn.