A$AP Rocky Declines Plea Agreement in Relli Firearm Assault Case, Heads to Trial
A$AP Rocky has rejected a plea deal in his ongoing firearm assault case involving former friend A$AP Relli. The case will now proceed to trial following jury selection in Los Angeles.
The proposed plea deal included:
- 3 years probation
- 7-year suspended prison sentence
- 180 days in county jail
- Required guilty plea to assault with a semiautomatic firearm
ASAP Rocky wearing bandana and sweatshirt
Joe Tacopina, Rocky's attorney, stated they have two witnesses prepared to testify that the gun seen in security footage was a prop carried for security purposes. The defense team expressed no interest in settlement, with Rocky feeling confident about acquittal.
The case stems from a November 6, 2021 incident where Terell Ephron (A$AP Relli) claims Rocky fired shots that grazed his knuckles. Rocky faces two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Despite his ongoing legal challenges, Rocky maintains prominent professional commitments, including:
- Celebrity chair position at the Met Gala
- Major role in an upcoming Spike Lee film alongside Denzel Washington
The trial's outcome could potentially impact these future projects.
Photo Credit: A$AP Rocky by Chris Brown for The Come Up Show
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