Trial of Nipsey Hussle’s killer delayed after he’s attacked
By Reuters
03 July 2022 |
10:52 am
The murder trial of rapper Nipsey Hussle has been delayed after his alleged killer was attacked in a cell while waiting to be brought to court. Eric Holder Jr.'s public defender told Rolling stone that Holder was beaten by two inmates and cut with a razor in the back of his head.
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