What were the charges against A$AP Rocky, and what was the outcome of the trial?

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.

How did Rihanna support A$AP Rocky during the trial?

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.

What was the potential sentence A$AP Rocky faced if convicted?

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.

How did A$AP Rocky react to the acquittal in the courtroom?

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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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.
The Express Tribune, Gulf News
: 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.
Gulf News
: If convicted, A$AP Rocky faced up to 24 years in prison. He turned down a plea deal that would have required him to serve six months in jail along with probation, choosing instead to fight the charges in court.
Gulf News
: Upon hearing the verdict, A$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.
The Express Tribune, Gulf News

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