A$AP Rocky was arrested in August 2022 in connection to a taking pictures incident. The sudden arrest shocked followers in all places; he had simply returned dwelling from a trip with Rihanna, and he was apprehended on the Los Angeles Worldwide Airport. Now that the rapper (whose actual identify is Rakim Athelaston Mayers) is going through trial, Hollywood Life has compiled all the main points we all know to this point in regards to the courtroom case and the allegations towards A$AP Rocky.
What Did ASAP Rocky Do?
In response to a press launch shared by the LAPD’s X account in 2022, officers arrested A$AP for assault with a lethal weapon (firearm). The “Sundress” rapper was allegedly concerned in a taking pictures incident that befell in November 2021 in Hollywood.
“On November 6, 2021, Aaron 10:15 p.m., an argument between two acquaintances occurred within the space of Selma Avenue and Argyle Avenue within the Hollywood space,” the press launch learn. “The argument escalated and resulted within the suspect firing a handgun on the sufferer. The sufferer sustained a minor harm from the incident and later sought his medical remedy. Following the taking pictures, the suspect and two extra males fled the realm on foot.”
Elsewhere within the press launch, the LAPD famous that detectives found that the suspect was A$AP Rocky. He pleaded not responsible to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, in line with the Related Press.
A$AP Rocky’s lawyer Joe Tacopina says firearm assault trial pushed to Jan. 21 “partially” as a result of Rocky on account of carry out at profit live performance in Bangkok in late Nov
“He can be vindicated,” Tacopina says. “This has been a burden for him & his household…He’s able to face this head on” pic.twitter.com/Ql99qbsxv1
— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) October 22, 2024
Is ASAP Rocky Going to Jail?
A$AP Rocky’s trial over the alleged taking pictures was set to start in October 2024. If he’s discovered responsible on all prices, Rocky might withstand 24 years in jail, in line with the AP. The outlet reported that Rocky’s legal professional, Joe Tacopina, stated they’re “not dissatisfied, not shocked” and that they “anticipated to go to trial” and have been “planning for trial all alongside.”
“Rocky goes to be vindicated when all that is stated and completed, with out query,” Tacopina added.
Rocky’s trial was pushed again to 2025 as a result of he has a profit live performance in November 2024, Tacopina instructed reporters. The trial has been scheduled for January 21, 2025, in line with PEOPLE.
Are ASAP Rocky and Rihanna Nonetheless Collectively?
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are nonetheless collectively. They first began courting in 2019 after years of realizing one another. In Might 2022, they welcomed their first youngster, son RZA, collectively, adopted by their second youngster, son Riot, in August 2023.
The “Disturbia” hitmaker has not publicly commented on A$AP Rocky’s arrest nor his present trial.
