Lawyer Made Famous In O.J. Simpson Trial Steps Away From Nipsey Hussle Case: NPR

An attorney who became a household name prosecuting O.J. Simpson for murder in the mid-1990s.

Christopher Darden, a longtime litigator and attorney with the Los Angeles County Attorney's Office, said he was stepping away from the case, citing threats against him and his family.

In a Facebook post Friday, Darden said he was unsure if he would disclose "reasons for withdrawing" before later referencing the case that made him famous.

"Just as they were in 1995." These days these cowards are in the process of being anonymous behind keyboards threatening a man's mother and children. "

Darden played a central role in the Simpson case, dubbed the "trial of the century," where racial overtones permeated that short proceedings. At the time, Simpson was a prominent African American accused of killing his partner, who were both white.

Darden, who is also black, was labeled a traitor and was selling for Simpson on bars.

He once again faces backlash. This time of the world is one of the most important of the Grammy-nominated artist in South Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Times reported Darden submitted paperwork to the court on Friday and left before his client-star Eric Holder, the alleged gunman in the Hussle killing, appeared in court.

Tea Times continued:

"Los Angeles Courtroom before Eric Holder appeared, wearing a yellow jail shirt and blue pants, his wrists shackled to a chain around his waist.

"Mardel Lottman," "It's unclear whether the Lottman will continue to represent Holder, because he must first determine the public defender's office has any conflicts."

In his Facebook post, Darden also referenced some of America's darkest history to argue that the right to legal counsel is a Constitutional right.

"After centuries of a history of black men and women," right to counsel of his choice.

"Or why defending such a man should not just be threatening but against my children too."

Darden vowed that threats will never deter him from his mission, adding "the struggle continues."

As for Darden's client, Holder pleaded not guilty. He was ordered on $ 5 million bond.

Hussle, who was born Ermias Asghedom, was killed in late March. As NPR reported, he was "widely respected in the hip-hop world, not just for his musical contributions but for the hustle ethic personified in his chosen stage name."

In his early years, Hussle came of age to a member of the Rollin 60s Crips street gang, but overcame those obstacles to earn a Grammy nomination last year for his Victory Lap album.

Hussle was 33 years old.