Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Sentenced , to 60 Years to Life in Prison.<br />Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Sentenced , to 60 Years to Life in Prison.<br />Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his clothing store, the Marathon, in 2019.<br />Eric R. Holder Jr. was found guilty of first-degree murder of the rapper in July 2022.<br />Associated Press reports that on Feb. 22, Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II sentenced Holder to 60 years to life in prison.<br />The sentence includes 25 years to life for murder, <br />25 years for firearms sentencing enhancement <br />and 10 years for assault with a firearm.<br />During the monthlong trial, Aaron Jansen, Holder's attorney, pointed to his client's "years of torment and struggle" as he suffered "a terrible descent into mental illness.".<br />The judge said he took that into account <br />when handing down his sentence.<br />I am very mindful of what was <br />presented as to Mr. Holder’s mental health. <br />I am also mindful of the devastation <br />caused to the victims and their families. <br />I believe this sentence balances the two, Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke II, via AP.<br />Herman Douglas, a friend of Hussle, touched on the devastation felt by the community. .<br />Nipsey was my friend, he was <br />like a son, he was like a dad, Herman Douglas, friend of Nipsey Hussle, via AP.<br />Our community right now, we lost everything, everything we worked for. One man’s mistake, one man’s action, messed up a whole community, Herman Douglas, friend of Nipsey Hussle, via AP
