A$AP Rocky's trial for allegedly shooting his former friend Relli began on January 24, 2025, with jury selection complete. The case hinges on Ephron's testimony, while the defense seeks to portray him as a money seeker and argue that the alleged firearm was a starter pistol.
Hip-hop star A$AP Rocky, whose legal name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, faces serious charges after allegedly firing a gun at his former friend, Relli (Terell Ephron). The trial, which began on Friday, January 24, 2025, with jury selection complete, centers on Ephron's testimony. Rocky is charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
This high-profile case has garnered significant media attention due to Rocky's fame and his relationship with Rihanna, a fellow Grammy-nominated artist.Prosecutors argue that Rocky shot Ephron on November 6, 2021, grazing his knuckles. They intend to rely heavily on surveillance video captured during the incident. The defense, led by attorney Joe Tacopina, plans to counter this narrative, portraying Ephron as a money-driven individual and highlighting his previous civil lawsuit against Rocky seeking financial damages. They contend that the firearm seen in the security footage is a starter pistol, used by Rocky as a prop for security purposes. The defense will likely argue that the lack of shell casings found at the scene near Hollywood and Vine, despite a thorough police search, supports their claim. They also point to the fact that Ephron reported the incident two days later and provided 9 mm shell casings he had collected himself, suggesting potential inconsistencies in his account. The trial's outcome could have significant ramifications for Rocky's future. If convicted, he faces a potential prison sentence of up to 24 years. However, he initially turned down a plea deal that would have resulted in a sentence of six months in jail, a seven-year suspended prison sentence, and three years of probation.
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