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A$AP Rocky found not guilty of firing gun at his former friend

A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of firing a gun at his former friend after a trial.
The case centered on a 2021 shooting involving Rocky and A$AP Relli, with Relli alleging Rocky grazed his knuckles with a bullet.
The defense argued Relli was motivated by financial interests and Rocky fired a starter pistol as a warning.

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Acquitted of Assault Charges, A$AP Rocky Thanks the Jury for “Saving My Life”

A$AP Rocky is a Grammy-nominated rapper who is also known for his unique fashion sense. Read about his age, net worth, girlfriend Rihanna, albums, and more.

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Jury finds A$AP Rocky not guilty of assault in connection with shooting

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty by a California jury of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, stemming from a 2021 shooting incident with a former friend in Hollywood. The 36-year-old — legal name Rakim Athelston Mayers — faced more than 24 years in prison if he had been convicted. Mayers was charged with two counts of felony assault on Aug. 15, 2022, after he was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport. The case cente…

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Global News

A$AP Rocky dives into Rihanna’s arms after not guilty verdict in assault trial - National

'Thank y'all for saving my life,' ASAP Rocky told the jurors as they left the courtroom after sparing him a prison sentence where he could have faced up to 24 years in prison.

2 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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A$AP Rocky found not guilty: 'Thank y'all for saving my life'

A Los Angeles jury reached a verdict in the trial of A$AP Rocky, who faces two felony charges related to an alleged 2021 shooting in Hollywood.

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OPB

Hip-hop star A$AP Rocky is found not guilty in firearm case, avoiding prison

A$AP Rocky dove from the defense table into the arms of Rihanna Tuesday as a clerk read the not guilty verdict at his trial on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.The Los Angeles courtroom, full of fans of the hip-hop performer and his singing superstar partner, exploded into screaming glee as Rocky and Rihanna embraced and sobbed.After a three-week trial, the jury deliberated for just three hours to reach the verdict that …

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