The first major issue preventing the trial of accused Nipsey Hussle killer Eric Holder was the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused significant lockdowns to mitigate spread of the virus all throughout California, per NBC Los Angeles. Although a three-year gap before a trial begins is not unusual, the suspect’s defense attorney, Rachel Fiset, expressed misgivings about the delay (via Los Angeles news outlet ABC7). “Witnesses may forget things, witnesses’ memories become hazy, people move away, that’s generally the issues with a longer trial,” she said. More time before appearing in court also gives both the defense and the prosecution time to better prepare for the case, Fiset added.
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If convicted, Holder (pictured) could be sentenced to life in prison. Several eyewitnesses testified they saw Holder commit the shooting. The musician’s death was not premeditated, nor were the injuries of a nearby man, according to Holder’s defense. Holder’s mental health should also be taken into account in the trial, his possible conviction, and in his potential sentencing, his defense attorneys also assert, according to NBC News.
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