Justice has been served for the late American rapper, Nipsey Hussle
Eric Holder Jr., the killer of American rapper Airmiess Joseph Asghedom, professionally known as Nipsey Hussle, has been sentenced to life in prison.
This comes nearly four years after Hussle was assassinated in 2019.
Superior Court Judge, H. Clay Jacke, announced Holder’s 60 years to life sentence on Wednesday after hearing from one of Hussle’s friends as well as reading a letter from Holder’s father.
Holder was found guilty of murder as well as two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter for the two bystanders injured in the shooting after a months-long trial.
He was not eligible for the death penalty and was widely expected to receive a life sentence.
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Giving the judgement, Judge Jacke said “I am very mindful of what was presented as to Mr Holder’s mental health.
“I am also mindful of the devastation caused to the victims and their families.
“I believe this sentence balances the two”.
Sentencing Enhancements
He then sentenced Holder to 25 years to life in prison for murder, 25 more for a firearm sentencing enhancement, and 10 years for assault with a firearm.
The judge added several other sentencing enhancements and ordered that others run concurrently. He also praised Holder for the nearly four years he has served since the shooting.
Hussle was struck by gunfire at least 10 times, after which Holder kicked him in the head and fled the scene, Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney John McKinney told the court, according to the Associated Press.
Hussle grew up in South Los Angeles, where he was a member of the Rollin’ 60s street gang as a teenager.
May his soul continue to rest in peace
