Rapper ASAP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, is currently on trial in Los Angeles facing two felony charges. This emanates from an incident which occurred in 2021. The incident report depicts that Mr Rakim Mayers allegedly fired a gun at his old friend Terrell Ephron. ASAP pleaded not guilty, affirming that the gun in question was a prop used to make a music video and only released nothing.
Introduction
The trial so far has gathered significant attention, with noteworthy moments including testimonies from individuals. The police officer who answered to the scene of the crime, the son of Erika Jayne and others weighed in about their various experiences. High-profile attorneys are currently representing ASAP Rocky with sole aim of dissolving the claims stated. His partner, singer and businesswoman Rihanna Robyn Fenty, has been seen present in court on two occasions along with their two children, RZA and Riot.
The prosecution highlights the central issue of whether the gun utilized was real or fake (prop). Deputy District Attorney Paul Przelomiec, stated that the main question for the jury is the legitimacy of the gun. “This is not a difficult case. … There’s only one important question in this case, one critical question that you have to answer,” Przelomiec said. “That is: Did Mr. Mayers, the man at the table, did he use a real gun or did he use a fake gun?.”
Conclusion
In defense, ASAP Twelvyy an old friend of the hip hop star and member of ASAP Mob, testified. He stated that Rocky used a starting gun, which only released blanks, during the trivial matter. He claimed that the weapons were intended to scare off Mr Terrell Ephron and had no impact to cause harm.
ASAP Rocky has decided not to testify in his defense, adjuring his right to stay silent. If found guilty, he will face a maximum sentence of 24 years in prison with the likelihood of no bail, according to sources. The jury is expected to begin deliberations soon. What are your thoughts on this?