A$AP Rocky is standing his ground. The rapper has declined a plea deal in the A$AP Relli shooting case and is gearing up for trial as jury selection moves forward.
The courtroom drama unfolded on Tuesday (January 21) in Los Angeles, as reported by Rolling Stone journalist Nancy Dillon. Jury selection commenced for the highly publicized 2021 shooting incident, which has kept fans and legal analysts on edge.
Rocky was reportedly offered a deal that included three years of probation, a seven-year suspended prison sentence, and 180 days in county jail in exchange for a guilty plea to Count 1. However, the “Praise the Lord” rapper turned it down, respectfully telling the judge, “I respectfully decline, thank you.”
Rocky’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, is preparing a strong defense for the Harlem native. Tacopina revealed in court that two witnesses are prepared to testify, asserting that the firearm seen on security footage was actually a prop gun. According to the defense, Rocky carried the replica for “security reasons.”
The trial is set to delve deeper into the events surrounding the alleged shooting, keeping Rocky’s legal team busy as they push to clear his name.
News of Rocky’s decision to reject the plea deal has sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with fans applauding his resolve to fight the charges. The case remains a hot topic, particularly in the hip-hop world, where legal battles often intersect with fame and public opinion.
