A $ AP Rocky was not found guilty of two crime counts of abuse with a semi -automatic firearm After a process of almost four weeks in Los Angeles.
The verdict was reached on Tuesday after the case was sent to the jury on Friday. They did not have intentional on Monday because it was the day of the president.
The court burst into cheers when the judgment was read in the first count. The rapper celebrated by jumping up and down while hugging people in the courtroom before he said, “Thanks for saving my life.”
Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, was charged in 2022 after a fight from 2021 with his former friend A $ AP Relli, who testified that Rocky confronted him outside a Hollywood -parking garage and shot him during confrontation.
The couple was childhood friends.
Rocky was confronted with a maximum of 24 years in prison if they are convicted. He denied all allegations of the public prosecutors.
Outside the center of La-Schritensgebouw Tuesday evening, Rocky’s lawyer Joe Tacopina addressed a swarm of reporters and fans next to the hip-hop star and his wife Rihanna.
“The bottom line is that we are grateful for the jury they have seen through this barrage of a case,” Tacopina told the cameras. “We said from day 1, he was innocent. He hardly rejected a prison sentence because he was innocent. And I have always said that the extortion, in color, was played in court. “
The lawyer of a $ AP added: “What it says is that the Attyorney district must look long and hard at the prosecution of Terell Ephron,” referring to Rocky’s prosecutor, a $ AP Relli.
“We said that from day. They should do it now, “Tacopina continued. “They admitted to him that he had a need for me. They let him make extortion. This jury saw through it and came to a very fast and fast verdict; the correct judgment. And we thank this jury. “
Tacopina said a personal note and said: “For me, my partner, Chad [Seigel]We are honored that we have represented this great family again. Rocky is one of my best friends. But he is also just a great, great person. “
Rocky then chimed in and refers jokes to the lawyer as ‘A $ AP Joe’, who generates a smile from his counsel.
“They are seriously the best people. And I said I love them and I really love them. And I became emotional in my summation because I care about them, “Tacopina continued as a radiant Rihanna locked arms with Rocky.
“This is one of the happiest days of my life and I am happy for them that they have earned and earn this.”
During final arguments on Friday, the Tacopina told the jury that Relli “lied to you about so many crucial things.” The hearing warmed up when he and the prosecutor exchanged sharp comments in the courtroom.
While he was on the witness bank, Relli told the jury that his knuckles were grazed by a bullet who was reportedly fired by Rocky; However, a weapon was never found by authorities, which became the focus point during the trial.
Authorities also found no physical proof of a shooting when they were looking for the alleged scene. Days later, however, Relli reportedly presented Shell -Omhulsels to the police, which he claimed to get out of the shooting.
Rocky’s legal team accused Relli of extortion and argued that the weapon he held during the fight was a “plug -gun” that he had taken for safety.
Relli’s lawyers closed the claim and argued that the weapon was real.
In January, Rocky made a plea that was offered by prosecutors with a prison sentence of 180 days.
“Yes, he was offered a plea, but is not interested because he is actually innocent,” said his lawyer, Joe Tacopia, at the time.
“True Crime News” host Ana Garcia told the post exclusively that Rocky’s decision was a gamble.
“I think he has a strong matter – I really believe that,” she said earlier this month. ‘I’m not sure how strong The evidence is. And it’s always a gamble. You get the chance to defend yourself. You get the chance to go for a jury. You get the chance to let them decide your fate, and sometimes that is really risky. “
Rihanna, who shares two children with Rocky, appeared in court to support him several times, even sitting with his mother and sister during her first performance at the end of last month.
