What is Banks Gang Enterprise? 5 things to know as Lil Durk faces second trial over ‘criminal organisation’

Lil Durk was acquitted of all five charges presented in his murder-for-hire trial — however, this favorable verdict for the defense did not result in the rapper's release from custody.

Lil Durk, acquitted of murder-for-hire charges, is now facing additional allegations related to gang activity and violence. (Lil Durk/Instagram)Lil Durk, whose legal name is Durk Banks, now confronts supplementary charges in an October trial, wherein the government contends that Banks served as the leader of a criminal organization referred to as the "Banks Gang Enterprise."

The government made an initial effort to incorporate the additional charges into Banks' most recent trial. However, Fitzgerald determined that such action was impermissible due to temporal constraints.

“This very much is the result of what happened in Los Angeles, and this Third Superseding Indictment indisputably is just an attempt, I’ll say from a legal point of view, a very clever one, of having the Chicago tail wag the Los Angeles dog,” Fitzgerald stated before dismissing the indictment.

“I have yet to hear a good explanation for, and that is this late-filed Third Superseding Indictment,” the judge said, later scheduling a second trial for Oct. 5.

The supplementary charges encompass murder committed in furtherance of racketeering activities and the utilization, possession, and discharge of firearms, including automatic weapons, in connection with violent criminal offenses.

The revised indictment contends that Banks established and oversaw OTF, orchestrated or financed acts of violence, supplied monetary resources, vehicles, weapons, and air transportation, and made efforts to threaten witnesses or individuals suspected of providing information to authorities, in addition to further allegations.

The government characterizes the 2022 Los Angeles shooting involving Robinson not as a standalone occurrence, but rather as one component of a broader alleged criminal enterprise. This classification encompasses three additional violent incidents, notably including a 2021 attempted attack on Rondo in the vicinity of Atlanta, Georgia.

According to prosecutorial allegations, Banks and associates made an attempt on an individual's life in Atlanta during February 2019 following a confrontation that arose from a vehicle theft matter.

According to the indictment, the individual had transferred ownership of a stolen vehicle to a purported associate, who subsequently requested reimbursement. Upon the individual's refusal to comply, the dispute intensified, whereupon Banks and an associate allegedly brandished firearms and discharged them at the individual.

The indictment makes repeated reference to the homicide of King Von, identified alternatively as Dayvon Bennett and designated as D.B. within the indictment documentation. Prosecutors characterize him as a participant in the alleged criminal organization and a trusted associate of Banks. Bennett's death occurred in November 2020.

The government contends that subsequently, Banks and associates engaged in discussions regarding retaliation and the identification of individuals they held accountable for Bennett's demise, a matter that received substantial attention during the murder-for-hire proceedings.

The indictment further alleges that Banks and his associates made an effort to assassinate Bowman in Blackshear, Georgia, during May 2021, an offense to which Kavon Grant provided testimony while assisting the prosecution.

The second trial shall be conducted at the First Street Federal Courthouse, maintaining the same presiding judge and legal representatives. Provided that no procedural delays occur, jury selection is scheduled to commence on October 5th, following which the prosecution will pursue its renewed effort to establish Banks's culpability in the homicide of Saviay'a Robinson.

Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More