Opening statements are beginning at the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused of firing a handgun at a former friend.
A$AP Rocky will face judgment from a jury of his peers in his felony assault trial—but notably, none of those peers are Black.
As jury selection began, prosecutors asked potential jurors if they were fans of Rihanna or purchased any products from her Fenty fashion and beauty line.
The jury for the rapper's impending assault trial was set after the three-day selection process concluded on Thursday (January 23).
Rev. Al Sharpton is raising concerns about the lack of Black jurors in A$AP Rocky's upcoming trial for assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
A jury of five men and seven women has been seated for the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend.
Rocky’s firearm assault trial gets underway, jurors are being asked about their Fenty shopping habits. Potential jurors are facing questions not only about their knowledge of the New […] The post ...
A jury of five men and seven women was seated on Thursday at the trial of rapper ASAP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend in 2021. Opening statements at the trial of the 36-year ...
The rapper rejected a plea deal and will stand trial on two counts of felony assault stemming from a 2021 shooting in Hollywood.
A judge said he expects a jury will be chosen at the trial of A$AP Rocky on Thursday, while lawyers for the hip-hop star are ...
Reverend Al Sharpton believes A$AP Rocky may be treated unfairly at trial because of the lack of diversity within the jury pool. Sharpton has voiced concerns regarding the apparent systemic […] The ...