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ASAP Relli Has Tense Moment With ASAP Rocky's Attorney During Cross-Examination
Rocky's attorney Joe Tacopina got into a heated argument with ASAP Relli-real name Terell Ephron-on the fourth day of the rapper's assault trial. As reported by TMZ , Tacopina cross-examined Relli on Thursday,
Attorney Joe Tacopina and Deputy District Attorney John Lewin got into a verbal fight during A$AP Rocky's assault trial.
Rihanna returned to A$AP Rocky ’s firearm assault trial in Los Angeles on Thursday, her second day sitting in the front row for A$AP Relli ’s testimony that Rocky fired two 9mm bullets at him during a curbside confrontation in 2021.
Amid the legal battle, ASAP Rocky has had unwavering support from his loved ones. According to Rolling Stone ’s Nancy Dillon, Rihanna was seated in the courtroom’s front row alongside Rocky’s mother, Renee Black. Dillon also noted that Rihanna kept her head down and appeared emotional throughout the proceedings.
The rapper rejected a plea deal and faces trial on two counts of felony assault stemming from a 2021 shooting in Hollywood.
The outlet claims Rocky’s plea deal consisted of three years of probation, a seven-year suspended prison sentence, and 180 days served in county jail, if plead guilty to one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Instead, Rocky wants to present his defense.
ASAP Twelvyy declined to be interviewed by the prosecution on the second day of testimony in ASAP Rocky’s assault trial at the Los Angeles County Courthouse on Tuesday. His refusal led to a tense exchange with Superior Court Judge Mark Arnold, who warned that his decision could impact his credibility as a witness.
As the assault trial unfolds, explosive messages shed light on the tensions between the rapper and his accuser.
A$AP Rocky’s accuser, former friend and the key witness testified that the hip-hop star pulled a gun on him on the streets of Hollywood in 2021.
Superstar singer Rihanna has appeared for the second straight day at the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and may have outshined key testimony in the case.
With partner Rihanna in court in support, Rakim Mayers — a.k.a. rapper ASAP Rocky — faced testimony from his former collaborator, the alleged victim of a 2021 Hollywood shooting.
Rihanna is throwing her full support behind her partner, A$AP Rocky, as she’s reportedly made plans to physically attend his Wednesday (Jan. 29) criminal trial date.