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Jury Selection Challenges Emerge in A$AP Rocky’s Trial as Attorneys Raise Concerns Over Racial Composition

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Los Angeles — The selection of jurors in Los Angeles is underway for the upcoming trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who faces charges related to shooting a former friend. Jurors will reconvene in the coming days, with opening statements set to start once the jury is finalized, which is expected to be by Thursday. The case has garnered media attention not only due to the rapper’s celebrity status but also because of concerns raised by his legal team regarding the racial composition of the jury pool. The defense voiced objections over the allegedly low representation … Read more

A$AP Rocky Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged Shooting of A$AP Relli, Case Headed to Trial

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A$AP Rocky pleaded not guilty on Monday to allegations of shooting his former friend and plaintiff A$AP Relli. This plea comes after a judge determined in November that there was sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial for the incident that occurred in 2021. The rapper’s lawyer described his client as “cool as a cucumber” during the plea hearing. The alleged shooting incident involving A$AP Rocky and A$AP Relli has garnered substantial attention since it first came to light. A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has maintained his innocence throughout the legal process, … Read more