Al Sharpton Critiques Jury Selection in A$AP Rocky’s High-Profile Assault Trial
Los Angeles — Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton has voiced concerns over the jury selection in the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who faces assault charges stemming from a 2021 dispute. The trial, which began on January 24, features accusations against Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, for allegedly shooting at his former associate Terell Ephron, known as A$AP Relli. During the jury selection for the Los Angeles trial, Sharpton highlighted an issue with the racial composition of the potential jurors. Despite Los Angeles’ diverse population, only four Black individuals were among the … Read more