A$AP Rocky Caught In Ready Recreation For Trial In Assault Case

A$AP Rocky didn’t seem at a standing listening to in his assault case on Wednesday (March 6). In keeping with authorized reporter Meghann Cuniff, no trial date was set as a pre-trial listening to was scheduled for Could 26.

Los Angeles County prosecutors informed Choose Karla Kerlin they didn’t count on a plea deal to keep away from trial. Rocky’s lawyer Joe Tacopina beforehand indicated his need to show the rapper’s innocence in courtroom.

“We’re going to attempt the case within the courtroom,” Tacopina informed reporters in January. “And once we do, information will come out that present that he’s actually harmless. And that he’s a sufferer on this case.”

Rocky has been accused of taking pictures his former good friend A$AP Relli throughout a November 2021 confrontation in Hollywood. Relli claimed Rocky fired a shot that grazed Relli’s left hand. Rocky allegedly fired two or three extra instances earlier than fleeing the scene.

Police arrested Rocky in 2022. Prosecutors charged him with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.

“Discharging a gun in a public place is a critical offense that would have ended with tragic penalties not just for the particular person focused but additionally for harmless bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Los Angeles County District Lawyer George Gascón mentioned in 2022. “My workplace performed an intensive evaluation of the proof on this case and decided that the addition of a particular firearm allegation was warranted.

Rocky, whose actual identify is Rakim Mayers, pleaded not responsible to the fees. He remained out of jail after posting a $550,000 bond. His legal professional focused a September 2024 begin date for his trial.

“We hope to be on trial by September on this case,” Tacopina mentioned. “I wish to get this completed and over with so he can begin having fun with his household and transfer on.”

Rocky might be sentenced to as much as 9 years in jail if convicted. He additionally confronted a lawsuit for assault and defamation in connection to the taking pictures.