Overview
- Relli’s attorney, Aaron Morris, said dismissal papers will be filed this week as Relli focuses on rebuilding his life.
- The withdrawn case had been scheduled for a January 12, 2026 bench trial after a judge pushed the parties toward mediation by December 10.
- A separate defamation lawsuit targeting Rocky and attorney Joe Tacopina over remarks calling Relli’s claims “extortion” remains active.
- Morris said statements labeling Relli a “liar” harmed his industry prospects, which he cites as the basis for pursuing defamation.
- Rocky was acquitted in February 2025 on two felony assault counts stemming from the 2021 Hollywood incident, and his lawyer said no settlement offer preceded the withdrawal.