20 hours ago · In discussion with a Los Angeles judge on the last phases of Rocky's trial, his lawyer Joe Tacopina said that either his client would testify early Tuesday or the defense would rest its case. An attorney for the prosecution said his team was going to spend the night preparing for Rocky's testimony.

20 hours ago · Rocky faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted, after turning down a pre-trial plea deal that could have led to just 180 days in jail. He would most likely have faced a long and combative cross ...

8 hours ago · The Los Angeles district attorney alleged that during that fight, Rocky drew a semi-automatic weapon and fired twice in Relli’s direction. ... Rocky’s attorney Joe Tacopina said that his ...

Jan 28, 2025 · A$AP Rocky's high-profile attorney, Joe Tacopina, got into a verbal spat with prosecutors Tuesday during the rapper's felony assault trial. The back and forth resulted in Los Angeles...

12 hours ago · In discussion with a Los Angeles judge on the last phases of Rocky’s trial, his lawyer Joe Tacopina said that either his client would testify early Tuesday or the defense would rest its case. An attorney for the prosecution said his team was going to spend the night preparing for Rocky’s testimony.

Joseph Tacopina (born April 14, 1966) [1] is an American lawyer, media personality, and professional sports executive. Mr. Tacopina is one of the country’s most respected high-stakes trial attorneys, having successfully tried more than 100 cases in his distinguished career. He frequently represents clients in notable civil, criminal and ...

5 days ago · Wally Sajimi, an internet branding consultant who worked with both Rocky and Relli, recorded calls with Relli in 2022, and flew from Paris to Los Angeles to take the stand.

Jan 21, 2025 · A$AP Rocky declined a plea deal in his felony assault case and is proceeding to trial, with jury selection beginning Tuesday in Los Angeles. The rapper's high-profile attorney Joe Tacopina...

Jan 28, 2025 · Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Paul Przelomiec makes his opening remarks as defense attorney Joe Tacopina, center, and his client, Rakim Mayers, aka A$AP Rocky, right, listen in Mayers' trial at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.

Jan 16, 2025 · A$AP Rocky’s attorney, Joseph Tacopina, has characterized the evidence in his client’s ongoing gun case as “fundamentally weak,” expressing confidence in a favorable outcome for the rapper.