A$AP Rocky Acquitted of Two Felony Assault Charges in High-Profile Trial

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Hip-hop star A$AP Rocky is found not guilty in firearm case, avoiding prison

The Los Angeles courtroom, full of fans of the hip-hop performer and his singing superstar partner, exploded into screaming glee as Rocky and Rihanna embraced and sobbed.

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A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty In Felony Assault Case After Rejecting Plea Deal

Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty Tuesday of two assault charges, avoiding a potential prison sentence of about 24 years after turning down a plea deal last month that would have put him in jail for 180 days.

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A$AP Rocky, rapper and Rihanna's longtime boyfriend, found not guilty in felony assault trial

"While today’s verdict is not the outcome we sought, we respect the jury’s decision and the integrity of our justice system," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "Our office remains committed to seeking accountability for those who break the law, no matter their status or influence. Fame does not place anyone above the law, and we will not waver in our pursuit of justice for victims and the community.

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Rihanna's beau A$AP Rocky declared NOT GUILTY in shooting

A$AP Rocky cleared of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The 36-year-old risked more than 24 years in prison if convicted. Rihanna erupted in tears as the verdict was read in downtown Los Angeles. The Take A Bow songstress was in the courtroom to support her beau.

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A$AP Rocky is found NOT GUILTY at gun trial as Rihanna in court for support

A$AP Rocky found not guilty of two counts of assault. He could have been sentenced to up to 24 years in prison. He was accused of using a gun to threaten his wife, Rihanna. The trial lasted nearly four hours before the verdict was read. The jury was made up of seven women and five men.

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A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in Shooting Felony Trial

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on all counts by a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday. Mayers was facing two felony assault charges stemming from a shooting incident that occurred outside of the W Hotel in Hollywood. On Nov. 6, 2021, Mayers and Relli had a confrontation on Hollywood Boulevard where Mayers allegedly aimed a gun at Ephron’s head and stomach.

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A$AP Rocky verdict is in

The hip-hop artist and actor has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The case centers on a 2021 shooting involving Rocky and a friend from high school, who goes by A$AP Relli. Relli told investigators that his knuckles were grazed by a bullet after Rocky allegedly fired shots at him. If convicted, he faces a possible sentence of up to 24 years in prison.

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A$AP Rocky Assault Trial Verdict to Be Announced Tuesday Afternoon

A$AP Rocky is accused of firing a gun at former associate and friend A$AP Relli. The rapper is charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic weapon. Rocky turned down a plea deal from prosecutors last month. He faces a possible 24-year prison sentence if found guilty.

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ASAP Rocky Has Been Found Not Guilty In His Felony Assault Trial

Asap Rocky was found not guilty of assaulting former friend Terell Ephron. Rocky was formally charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Rocky and Tacopina are reportedly still waiting to go up against the civil defamation lawsuit filed by Ephrons.

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A$AP Rocky dives into Rihanna’s arms as not guilty verdict is read at felony assault trial

Jurors have found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend on a Hollywood street in 2021.

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A$AP Rocky found not guilty in assault trial: ‘Thank y’all for saving my life’

The verdict was reached on Tuesday after the case was sent to the jury on Friday. Rocky was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm stemming from a 2021 fight with his former friend A$AP Relli. The court erupted in cheers as the verdict on the first count was read out.

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ASAP Rocky Found Not Guilty of Assault Following Shooting Incident

A Los Angeles jury found the 36-year-old rapper (born Rakim Mayers) not guilty on Tuesday, February 18. Rocky had been charged with two felony counts of assault with an semiautomatic weapon. ASAP Relli testified that after his friendship with Rocky ended and grew into a feud, they had a confrontation in Hollywood that led to Rocky firing two shots at him.

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A$AP Rocky found not guilty in gun assault trial

The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was charged with two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm in connection to a 2021 shooting involving his onetime friend.

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A$AP Rocky found NOT GUILTY & avoids 24 years in jail as Rihanna 'sobs' in court

Rocky was found not guilty of two counts of assault. He had been accused of shooting his girlfriend in the leg. The jury took less than two hours to reach their verdict. The verdict was read out in front of a packed courtroom. The rapper was seen jumping up and down and hugging his supporters.

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Rihanna Reacts To A$AP Rocky Not Guilty Verdict: ‘The Glory Belongs To God’

Rapper A$AP Rocky found not guilty in his felony assault trial. The 36-year-old was accused of firing a semi-automatic handgun at his former friend. The rapper rejected a plea deal of 180 days in jail at the start of the trial. He was facing a maximum sentence of up to 24 years in prison.

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