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Juror’s Dilemma: Can Rihanna’s Court Presence Sway ASAP Rocky’s Shooting Trial Verdict?

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Los Angeles, California – The trial of the Grammy-winning rapper ASAP Rocky, involving serious assault charges, commenced this week, casting a spotlight not just on the legal proceedings but also on the potential influence of his longtime partner, global music icon Rihanna. The question of her sway over jurors emerged strikingly during jury selection, just a day before the legal arguments officially kicked off. During the selection, Deputy District Attorney John Lewin quizzed potential jurors on whether Rihanna’s presence in the courtroom could impact their ability to deliver a fair verdict. This scenario underscores the … Read more

ASAP Rocky’s Assault Trial Begins: Defense Claims Rapper Used Prop Gun, Prosecution Unveils Late Ballistic Evidence

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Los Angeles – In an unfolding legal drama, rap artist ASAP Rocky, legally known as Rakim Mayers, stands accused of shooting Terrell Ephron, aka ASAP Relli, during a confrontation on a Hollywood street on November 6, 2021. Ephron, a founding member of the Harlem-based ASAP mob – an acronym for “Always Strive and Prosper” – had at one time been a close friend of Mayers. The alleged incident, which could see Mayers facing up to 20 years if convicted, took a dramatic turn during opening arguments of his assault trial in Los Angeles. Mayers’ defense … Read more