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A$AP Rocky, Who Was Found Not Guilty In The Assault Trial, Sent A Six-Word Statement To The Jury
A$AP Following his acquittal on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic weapon, Rocky gave the jury a poignant message.
Terell Ephron, a former buddy, was allegedly shot by A$AP Rocky in 2021 on a street in Hollywood.
Rocky allegedly pulled the gun during a dispute on the day in question (November 6, 2021) and fired twice at Ephron, who said one of the shots grazed his knuckle but did not cause him any major harm.
The rapper’s childhood pal Ephron, better known as A$AP Relli, is reported to have drifted apart from him after Rocky’s career took off.
Rocky’s lawyer, Joe Tacopina, portrayed Ephron as “an angry pathological liar” who “committed perjury again and again and again.”
Rocky could have been sentenced to 24 years in jail if convicted of the accusations against him and their 2021 repercussions, but a jury ruled him not guilty.
Yesterday, February 18, he was found not guilty in a Los Angeles court.
The 36-year-old hip-hop artist, fashion designer, and up-and-coming actor rushed into the courtroom gallery to embrace Rihanna, his longtime lover and the mother of his two children, as the verdict was read.
Addressing the jury afterwards, Rocky said: “Thank y’all for saving my life.” Rihanna also spoke out after the verdict via Instagram. She said on her Story: “The glory belongs to God and God alone. Thankful, humbled by his mercy!”
Rocky had rejected the prosecution’s offer to enter a guilty plea to one count on the eve of trial, which included probation and other restrictions, but just six months in jail.
Rocky gambled that a jury would agree with him, and it paid off; at least they believed that there was a reasonable question about his guilt.
In terms of his career, Rocky has a fantastic year ahead of him, one that he can now pursue without worrying about facing jail time.
In March, Rocky, a three-time Grammy nominee, will be the main act at the Rolling Loud music event. Additionally, he is one of the celebrity co-chairs of the Met Gala, which takes place on the first Monday in May and is the biggest night in fashion.
Additionally, he will co-star alongside Denzel Washington in the early summer release of Spike Lee’s film Highest 2 Lowest.
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