“Unbelievable Twist: How A$AP Rocky’s Surprise Acquittal Shattered Expectations in the Courtroom!”
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A$AP Rocky, the iconic rapper whose real name is Rakim Mayers, received a not guilty verdict in his felony shooting trial, leaving many to ponder: what truly goes on behind the scenes of such a high-profile case? After facing potential imprisonment of 10 to 24 years stemming from a November 2021 incident, fans and critics alike held their breath while the jury deliberated. The situation escalated in April 2022 when Mayers was charged with assaulting a former friend using a semiautomatic firearm—pretty serious stuff, right? So when a juror stepped forward to share her reasoning behind the acquittal, it prompted an array of thoughts and speculation. Did the courtroom drama have more twists than a Hollywood script? Or was it simply a matter of insufficient evidence leading to an unexpected—but celebratory—outcome? As the rapper joyfully leaped into the benches to embrace his loved ones, Rihanna’s heartfelt social media response added another layer to this unfolding narrative. Well, let’s dig deeper into this captivating story and reveal what she and the juror had to say about the verdict. LEARN MORE.
A$AP Rocky was given a not guilty verdict in his felony shooting trial last night (19 February), and one of the jurors has explained why she acquitted him.
Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, was told by a judge that he faced anywhere between 10-24 years behind bars after an incident that took place in November 2021.
The ‘Sundress’ artist was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in connection with a shooting, which saw him arrested in April 2022.
Mayers was accused of assaulting former friend A$AP Relli, real name Terell Ephron, in the incident.
Mayers did not take the plea deal offered to him, which would’ve seen him serve a six-month jail sentence and probation for pleading guilty to one of the charges, and prevailed in the end.
The rapper celebrated the verdict by jumping into the benches behind him in court to celebrate with loved ones.
Rihanna took to social media after the verdict, writing: “The glory belongs to God and to God alone,
“Thankful, humbled by His mercy.”
But now, just one day after Mayers’ good news, one of the jurors has made a bold claim about why she thinks the ‘Everyday’ artist was acquitted.
Speaking to TMZ, she claimed that a crime could have been committed, but explained: “Unfortunately they didn’t have enough evidence to convict on the charges that were handed down to us.”
The juror said that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove the rapper to be guilty, despite her beliefs (FRAZER HARRISON/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The jury consisted of seven women and five men, and this juror claimed that some of them believed that the alleged prop gun was real.
She added that she thought it was ‘mysterious’ that it disappeared and could not be used as evidence.
Mayers’ attorney, Joe Tacopina, was adamant that it was a prop gun the rapper’s friend said he was known to carry around.
The juror added that she believed none of them were influenced by the involvement of Rihanna or the couple’s two sons in their decision.
To conclude, she highlighted that they were all focused on delivering justice, and listened to the court’s instructions before deciding on a collective ‘not guilty’ verdict.
The rapper couldn’t contain himself when he received the verdict (DANIEL COLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Tacopina commented on these claims to TMZ, claiming: “The system obviously worked.
“This is only one juror, but she focused on the lack of evidence and reasonable doubt, which is where we focused our defence.
“She also mentioned that the jury’s first vote was immediately 10 for not guilty, which is why they took only three hours!”
The lawyer further alleged that he spoke to three separate jurors who said that the decision wasn’t a close one, and they believed Mayers had a prop gun.
LADbible has reached out to A$AP Rocky’s representatives for a comment.
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