As we previously reported, on Thursday (April 4) Attny. Chris Darden accompanied Eric Holder (29) to his arraignment hearing, as the suspect was charged with one count of murder, two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. His bail is set at $5 million.
During the packed hearing, Darden tried to convince Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Teresa T. Sullivan that media cameras should be prohibited during Holder’s hearing, because he feels there is an “issue of identity.” However the judge denied his request.
Holder didn’t say much and frequently glanced at the onlookers in the courtroom. He was handcuffed, shackled, and heavily guarded by officers. Ever since he got locked up on Tuesday of last week, he’s been under tight security within his isolated cell, because prison officials fear retaliation. He’s also received a plethora of death threats online.
The suspect is accused of shooting Nipsey and two other men in front of the rapper’s Marathon Clothing store in Crenshaw, CA. Not only did he allegedly shoot Nipsey in the head and torso, he kicked him in the head after shooting him in broad daylight. Darden entered a ‘not guilty’ plea for Eric Holder, who’s next court proceeding is on May 10. R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle.
