The verdict in A$AP Rocky’s assault trial was announced on Tuesday and Rocky has been found not guilty! The court erupted in cheers as the verdict on the first count was read. A$AP Rocky celebrated by jumping up and down while hugging people inside the courtroom before saying, “Thank y’all for saving my life,” to the jurors as they left.
A$AP Rocky hugs Rihanna after being found not guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. pic.twitter.com/uWTirjmSJc
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Rihanna was seen sobbing and gave Rocky’s defense attorney, Joe Tacopina, a big hug. The Los Angeles jury began deliberations Tuesday morning after closing arguments were completed Friday afternoon.
Rocky was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic weapon and he’s denied the allegations the entire time. He faced up to 24 years in prison if convicted. The man he was accused of shooting was a former childhood friend, A$AP Relli.
Congrats Rocky!