Overview
- Harris County court records show the jury trial in the November 2022 killing of Migos rapper Takeoff is now set to begin April 15, 2027.
- Prosecutors say surveillance footage captures Patrick Xavier Clark firing and investigators recovered his fingerprints on a wine bottle at the scene.
- Clark was arrested in December 2022, pleaded not guilty, was released on a $1 million bond, and faces life in prison if convicted.
- Defense attorneys changed this year, have asked to independently test bullets and other evidence held by Houston police, and say recently turned-over material and scheduling conflicts require more preparation time.
- A separate wrongful-death settlement between Takeoff’s mother and the bowling-alley operators and ensuing family disputes remain active and could involve Migos members as witnesses, while the postponement pushes the criminal case past the fourth anniversary of the shooting.