- A$AP Rocky Acquitted Jury Delivers Verdict in Felony Ass@ult Trial, Jury found Rocky not guilty after weeks of testimony.
- Rapper faced allegations of shooting at former friend.
- Verdict brings an end to the high profile case.
A Los Angeles jury has found A$AP Rocky not guilty on two counts of felony assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, wraps up a trial that lasted nearly a month.
Rakim Mayers, known as A$AP Rocky, faced accusations of firing a handgun at his former friend, Terell Ephron, also known as A$AP Relli, during a confrontation in Hollywood on November 6, 2021.
Testimony from Ephron indicated that a bullet grazed his hand during the incident. Prosecutors contended that A$AP Rocky intentionally shot at Ephron after a dispute.
In his defense, A$AP Rocky’s team argued that he was carrying a “prop gun” for security reasons and suggested that Ephron’s actions were driven by jealousy. A$AP Rocky chose not to testify during the trial.
After deliberation, the jury acquitted him on both counts. Upon hearing the verdict, A$AP Rocky tearfully thanked the jury for “saving my life.” His partner, Rihanna, took to social media to express her gratitude, crediting the outcome to God’s mercy.
ASAP Rocky’s reaction after finding out he’s Not Guilty pic.twitter.com/QGgopcS6CD
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Prior to the trial, A$AP Rocky turned down a plea deal that would have included a 180-day jail sentence. A key issue throughout the trial was whether A$AP Rocky had used a real firearm or a prop gun during the altercation.
The case garnered significant attention, fueled by A$AP Rocky’s celebrity status and his relationship with Rihanna, which heightened public interest.
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Last Updated on February 19, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
