A federal jury has returned a not-guilty verdict for rapper
While the acquittal concludes the federal case regarding the alleged 2022 shooting in Los Angeles—which resulted in the death of Quando Rondo’s cousin, Saviay'a "Luh Pab" Robinson—it leaves the long-standing questions surrounding King Von’s own homicide unanswered. The legal status of the 2020 investigation remains unchanged, with no individual having been convicted for the fatal shooting.
The 2020 Atlanta Shooting and Legal Aftermath
King Von was killed on November 6, 2020, during a violent confrontation outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta. The incident, which involved members of opposing entourages, resulted in the deaths of three people. In the immediate aftermath, authorities arrested Timothy "Lul Tim" Leeks and charged him with felony murder. Leeks, who sustained gunshot wounds during the altercation, was eventually released on a $100,000 bond after appealing to the Superior Court.
The murder case against Leeks was officially closed by police shortly after his arrest. However, the legal process took a definitive turn in August 2023 when prosecutors moved to dismiss the charges against him prior to an indictment. According to statements provided by Leeks' legal counsel, investigators determined that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a prosecution. Prosecutors reportedly characterized the shooting as an act of self-defense or the defense of others. This dismissal did not constitute a finding of innocence, but rather an acknowledgment that the state could not meet the burden of proof required for a conviction.
Retaliation Allegations and Federal Charges
The federal trial of Lil Durk was predicated on the theory that the 2020 death of King Von served as the catalyst for a subsequent murder-for-hire conspiracy. Prosecutors alleged that Banks orchestrated an attempt on the life of Quando Rondo in Los Angeles in August 2022. While Rondo survived that incident, his cousin, Luh Pab, was killed in the gunfire.
Throughout the proceedings, Banks maintained his innocence, consistently denying any involvement in or orchestration of retaliatory violence. Quando Rondo, who was present during the 2020 Atlanta confrontation, has never been charged in connection with King Von’s death. In a 2021 interview, Rondo stated that his associates acted in self-defense after being struck by King Von. Following the presentation of evidence and testimony, the jury cleared Banks of all charges, including murder-for-hire and stalking.
