A$AP Rocky Acquitted in High-Profile Shooting Trial

The rapper faced two felony assault charges stemming from a 2021 incident but was found not guilty after a three-week trial in Los Angeles.

A$AP Rocky was acquitted of two felony assault charges related to a 2021 altercation with former friend A$AP Relli, where he was accused of firing a gun during a confrontation.
The defense argued that the weapon Rocky used was a prop gun incapable of firing live bullets, while prosecutors contended it was a real firearm that grazed Relli's knuckles.
The jury deliberated for three hours before delivering a unanimous not guilty verdict, sparing the rapper a potential 24-year prison sentence.
Rocky celebrated the verdict by leaping into the arms of his partner Rihanna, who attended the trial alongside their two young children to show support.
The case drew significant public attention, with the court proceedings highlighting conflicting testimonies, questions about evidence, and intense legal arguments.