Jacksonville Father Testifies Son as Shooter in 2020 Murder Trial

In a high-profile Jacksonville murder trial, Abdul Robinson Sr. testified against his son, rapper Hakeem Robinson (known as Ksoo), identifying him as the shooter in the 2020 killing of Charles McCormick Jr., a crime allegedly linked to a diss track involving Ksoo's half-brother. Robinson Sr., who faces charges of accessory to murder, took a plea deal with prosecutors that reduced his sentence in exchange for his testimony against his son and co-defendant Leroy Whitaker. Despite the emotional difficulty, Robinson Sr. defended his decision, citing his health and his desire to be present for his young children as key reasons for cooperating with the state. The defense argues that an accomplice, Dominique Barner, is falsely implicating others to lessen his own punishment. The testimony, including Robinson Sr.'s acknowledgment of assisting suspects by burning their clothes, marks a critical point in the trial that intertwines family loyalty with legal accountability. This case highlights the rare but impactful scenario of a parent testifying against their child in court.