A$AP Rocky Acquitted of Assault Charges, Rihanna Celebrates
A$AP Rocky, acquitted of assault charges, embraced Rihanna in celebration as she expressed gratitude on social media. Both share two young sons.
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A$AP Rocky was acquitted of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, leading to an emotional reunion with Rihanna, who shared her gratitude on Instagram. After a three-week trial, jurors deliberated for three hours before reaching a not guilty verdict. Rocky faced up to 24 years in prison had he been convicted. The couple's relationship, which began as a friendship nearly a decade ago, has flourished, resulting in two children. They now look forward to a bright future after the ruling.
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A$AP Rocky was acquitted of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The charges stemmed from a 2021 confrontation with former bandmate A$AP Relli. The jury found him not guilty after deliberating for three hours.
Rihanna was a visible source of support throughout the trial, attending court intermittently. She even brought their two young sons to parts of the closing arguments, showing her commitment to Rocky during this time.
If convicted, A$AP Rocky faced up to 24 years in prison. He turned down a plea deal that would have required him to serve six months in jail along with probation, choosing instead to fight the charges in court.
Upon hearing the verdict, A$AP Rocky jumped over the courtroom railing and into Rihanna's arms, celebrating the acquittal with an emotional embrace. He also expressed gratitude to the jury.
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