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Event Overview
The conviction of two co-defendants in a capital murder case highlights the legal system's handling of violent crimes. The trial underscores the complexities of criminal justice in high-profile homicide cases and societal challenges in addressing lethal violence.
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ATK Scotty Found Guilty in 2020 Murder Involving Jacksonville Rapper Ksoo
ATK Scotty, identified as the cousin of Jacksonville rapper Ksoo, has been found guilty in connection with a 2020 murder. The verdict was reached by a jury, concluding the murder trial in which Scotty was co-defendant with Ksoo (whose real name is Hakeem Robinson). The case centered on events that took place in Jacksonville in 2020, involving the fatal shooting of an individual whose identity and circumstances were not detailed in the provided text.
As of the report, the jury was still deliberating on the verdict for Ksoo. The article notes that Hakeem Robinson’s sister provided testimony, denying Robinson was the shooter. However, the judge determined that her testimony was livestreamed, but the report does not detail the content or consequences of this livestreamed testimony.
No additional details, such as the identity of the victim, sentencing information for ATK Scotty, or further procedural information, are presented in the supplied content.
Jacksonville Rapper Ksoo Found Guilty of Capital Murder in Death of Charles McCormick
On June 2024, Jacksonville rapper Hakeem Robinson, known as "Ksoo," was found guilty of capital murder in connection to the 2020 killing of Charles McCormick. The trial, held in Jacksonville, Florida, concluded with the jury delivering a guilty verdict after deliberations that followed closing arguments by Ksoo's attorneys on the seventh day of court proceedings.
Ksoo was accused of participating in a targeted ambush attack that resulted in the shooting death of 23-year-old Charles McCormick. Prosecutors tied the motive for the killing to gang retaliation. The conviction was supported in part by testimony from Ksoo's own father, who identified his son as the shooter in video evidence presented during the trial. Other family testimony included Ksoo's sister, who denied his involvement, though her statements were complicated by a judge's finding that her testimony was livestreamed.
Additional defendants were involved in the case. Ksoo’s cousin and Leroy Whitaker, known as "ATK Scotty," were also tried and found guilty in connection with McCormick's murder. The trial gathered significant local media attention due to the involvement of well-known individuals in Jacksonville's rap scene, references to gang conflicts, and the use of direct family testimony.
Numbers, quotes, and technical data explicitly reported in the available headlines and summaries include:
- The victim, Charles McCormick, was 23 years old at the time of the murder.
- The shooting occurred in 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida.
- At least three individuals—Ksoo (Hakeem Robinson), his cousin, and Leroy Whitaker (ATK Scotty)—were found guilty in the case.
- Ksoo's father testified that his son was the shooter seen in video evidence.
- "My son is the person you see killing Charles McCormick," Ksoo’s father testified (precise quote based on summary).
The immediate result of the trial is the conviction of Hakeem Robinson for capital murder, carrying serious legal consequences under Florida law.