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Judge Holds Jan. 12 Bench Trial Firm, Orders Mediation in A$AP Rocky Civil Case

The court directed private talks with a retired judge that include State Farm.

Overview

  • Terell Ephron (A$AP Relli) retained attorneys Aaron Morris and Andrew Robertson after briefly attempting to represent himself.
  • Both sides have six weeks to choose a retired judge for mediation and must report progress to the court by Dec. 10.
  • Judge William F. Fahey compelled Ephron to answer discovery and imposed $4,500 in sanctions, giving him two weeks to comply.
  • The civil assault case will proceed as a non-jury bench trial on Jan. 12, 2026 in Los Angeles if no settlement is reached.
  • A related defamation suit against Rakim Mayers and Joe Tacopina is set for a hearing on Oct. 23.