A$AP Rocky Declines Plea Deal in Firearm Assault Case, Heads to Trial
A$AP Rocky has rejected a plea deal in his ongoing firearm assault case involving former friend A$AP Relli, choosing to proceed to trial. The deal would have included three years' probation, a seven-year suspended prison sentence, and 180 days in county jail in exchange for pleading guilty to assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
ASAP Rocky wearing bandana and sweatshirt
The case stems from a November 6, 2021 incident where Terell Ephron (A$AP Relli) claims Rocky fired a gun at him, with bullets grazing his knuckles. Rocky currently faces two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Defense attorney Joe Tacopina has stated they have two witnesses prepared to testify that the gun shown in security footage was merely a prop carried for security purposes. Rocky is reportedly confident about an acquittal and is willing to testify if necessary.
The rapper, who was recently named a celebrity chair of the Met Gala and cast in an upcoming Spike Lee film with Denzel Washington, could face significant consequences if convicted. The trial will proceed following jury selection.
Quote from Rocky to the judge: "I respectfully decline, thank you."
Photo Credit: A$AP Rocky by Chris Brown for The Come Up Show
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