ASAP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges Amidst Trial for Alleged Shooting of A$AP Relli
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ASAP Rocky, the popular rapper and boyfriend of Rihanna, pleaded not guilty to the gun charges related to the shooting of ASAP Relli. Reports emerged in 2021 about Rocky shooting his former friend after an argument, leading to felony gun charges against him.
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Felony gun charges on ASAP Rocky
It was back in November 2021 that reports emerged about rapper ASAP Rocky having an argument with a former friend, ASAP Relli, also known as Terell Ephron, near a Hollywood hotel. Subsequently, it was reported that Rocky shot his friend. After the incident, Relli had to seek medical treatment for minor injuries.
That was quick – A$AP Rocky entered a standard not guilty plea this morning at the criminal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.
He’s charged with two counts of first-degree assault with a firearm. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for March 6. pic.twitter.com/AN6SFoI7rJ— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) January 8, 2024Advertisement
However, this took a turn for the worse for ASAP Rocky, who was then charged with felony gun charges for shooting his former friend. The video of the incident was presented in court as well and was considered sufficient, along with other evidence, to make Rocky face a trial for the same.
ASAP Rocky pleads not guilty to felony gun charges against him
For the charges against ASAP Rocky, a trial date is yet to be announced. His next hearing, though, is scheduled for 6th March. But ahead of the trial, Rihanna’s boyfriend has pleaded not guilty to the felony gun charges related to the shooting of his former friend.
A$AP Rocky's lawyer Joe Tacopina is hoping for trial this year.
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) January 8, 2024
"He will not consider a plea deal."
Tacopina said Rocky's fans have no reason to worry.
"I promised both times I've been here that he will be vindicated. I maintain that promise today." pic.twitter.com/qQG8Vw1f1q
The rapper is facing two assault counts with a semi-automatic firearm. Meanwhile, Ephron has another civil lawsuit against Rocky. If ASAP Rocky is convicted on all the charges, he may face up to 24 years behind bars.
More about the charges on ASAP Rocky
While the trial and verdict for ASAP Rocky are still awaited, it was in April 2022 that Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport. After returning from a trip with Rihanna in Barbados, the rapper was detained and later released after posting bail of $550,000.
In August 2022, Ephron filed a lawsuit against Rocky for battery, assault, and emotional distress. It remains to be seen what the court decides regarding the charges on Rocky, as the trial may take place at any time.
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