Guilty verdict for ATK Scotty in Lilbuck’s murder as Ksoo awaits trial

Leroy Girard "ATK Scotty" Whitaker has been convicted of the first-degree murder of Charles "Lilbuck" McCormick, while his alleged aide, Hakeem "Ksoo" Robinson, awaits trial.

Whitaker, 24, was convicted of the 2020 murder just hours ago, Jacksonville.com reported. He was also linked to a home invasion where he absconded from the scene, which culminated in charges of burglary with assault or battery and home invasion robbery.

As for his co-defendant, Ksoo, who is also a Jacksonville rapper, he was also tried. Prosecutors reportedly alleged that the latter served as the shooter while Whitaker waited in the car with him. Both men conspired to hunt the victim down, and the latter allegedly had his gun loaded and was prepared to open fire if it came to it.

The case against Ksoo and ATK Scotty explored

Action News Jax has reported that Lil' Buck's death occurred due to a diss track. However, in his closing argument, Robinson's lawyer claimed that the physical description of the shooter described by a witness did not match his client. Throughout the trial, they pointed out the differences in height and weight.

While Robinson is 6'3", several witnesses said the suspect was short and thin. Robinson's defense attorneys also told jurors that prosecutors had tailored the evidence to suit their arguments better:

"Government didn't ask for a description of the shooter, I had to pull it out of him. They saw someone who was very slight. I shouldn't have to do that. Why are they giving you the things that fit their case and not all of it," Robinson attorney Chris DeCoste said.

"A dozen people aren't going to get it wrong, especially police officers. Not tall and stocky, short and skinny, that doesn't make sense."

Robinson's father, Abdul Robinson Sr., also testified against his son earlier this week, noting that his son was the shooter. His testimony matches his claims in a 2023 deposition, where he agreed to give his testimony in exchange for a plea deal, i.e., a lighter sentence of 76 months, most of which he has served already.

However, DeCoste pointed out the plea deal Robinson Sr. reached with the government, calling it an act of desperation on the latter's part.

"The government didn't build a case, they bought one," he alleged.

As of this writing, it remains unclear how Ksoo's trial will turn out. No Jumper on X has reported that he has since been convicted of the 2020 murder, though this has yet to be confirmed.

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