Filing Memorandum & Context
Sept 9, 2026
Defendant
Durk Banks (Lil Durk)
Trial Context
Murder-for-hire trial closing arguments
Primary Interview
DJ Akademiks interview
Motion Objective
Admission of additional interview statements
Legal Doctrine: Federal Rule of Evidence 106 (Rule of Completeness)
When a statement or recorded statement is introduced, an adverse party may require the introduction of any other part that in fairness ought to be considered at the same time. The defense seeks to introduce expanded DJ Akademiks interview clips prior to closing arguments to counter alleged out-of-context prosecution inferences.
When a statement or recorded statement is introduced, an adverse party may require the introduction of any other part that in fairness ought to be considered at the same time. The defense seeks to introduce expanded DJ Akademiks interview clips prior to closing arguments to counter alleged out-of-context prosecution inferences.