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"We are forever grateful, humbled and honored to have experienced his presence and we are invested in doing our part to ensure that the marathon will indeed continue. It is an immense honor for us to recognize him with this year's Humanitarian Award," the statement concluded.
Hussle, real name: Ermias Asghedom, was a community leader in LA who worked to revitalize his hometown and help rid it of gang violence. He was shot and killed outside his store, The Marathon Clothing, on March 31. He was 33 years old.. If convicted as charged, he faces a possible maximum sentence of life in state prison. His pretrial hearing will be June 18.
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