Initial statements are going to begin in the case of A $ AP Rocky in Los Angeles
The attack case against Rapper A $ AP Rocky on Friday is starting, who is accused of firing a gun with a gun in Los Angeles.
The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayor, will face 24 -year prison for being convicted on two serious attacks in the 2021 incident near the Hollywood Hotel.
Grammy-namined hip-hop star, a fashion Mughal and singer Rihanna for a long time, has described themselves as innocent and denied the allegations.
The victim, fellow artist and childhood friend Terlel Epron testified last year that the bullets touched her knuckles and decided to take medical treatment in a hospital after returning to New York.
A jury of seven women and five men was selected during three days before the initial debate began on Friday. The test is expected to last for about three weeks.
Officials say the shooting took place on 6 November 2021 after a “hot discussion” in Hollywood between wrappers and Terral Ephron, which both were part of A $ AP Mob Hip-Hop Mass and have ever known each other when they have known each other since they Were together. New York High School.
According to charging documents, the rapper is accused of taking out arms in a threatening manner during an outdoor debate, just one block away from the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Prosecutors say that he later carried a weapon twice in the direction of the victim, causing him a minor injury.
According to US media, the rapper rejected the offer of a petition before the trial and said the weapon that he was accused of firing was a “proper gun” that was unable to fire real ammunition. The AP news agency reported that it would have to agree to 180 days of jail.
His lawyer told the American media that he was ready for the trial and is eager to put it behind.
His lawyer Joe Tacopina told Associated Press, “We are ready to leave. It’s been a long time.” “This is something that has been waiting for some time on the head of Rocky and Rihanna and her family. We are eager to pursue this thing and bring it behind it.”
The main point of the case in the case is the police investigation and the injuries of Mr. Ephron. Rapper’s lawyers argued in the court documents that the case should be dismissed due to several days to report the incident by Mr. Efron.
The officials who responded to the firing did not find any shell while surveying the area, but Mr. Ephron later returned to the spot and collected two shells, as he said he had met in the area. When he reported the incident two days later, he brought them.
The gun allegedly used in the incident has not been detected.
The lawyer of Mr. Mayors also questioned the wound on the hand of Mr. Ephron and alleged that the injury could be caused by a box.
The lawsuit is happening at a significant moment for A $ AP Rocky, with two children from singer Rihanna.
In May, he is set to co-head the 2025 Mate Gala with big names such as Anna Wintor, British race car driver Lewis Hamilton, singer Parichil Williams and Basketball Superstar Lebron James.
At the end of this summer, he is also set to appear with acting veteran Denzel Washington in a film titled “High -2 Loost” directed by Spike Lee.
Was star The first two -year suspended sentence was given For his role in a controversy in Stockholm in August 2019.
The rapper and two members of his team were convicted of kicking and beating the 19 -year -old man after a debate. He said that he took action in self -defense, but the court rejected his argument.
The case attracted media attention worldwide when US President Donald Trump tried unsuccessfully to ensure Mr. Meyers’ release from prison as he was waiting for the trial.
Born in New York, Mr. Mayors were one of the 2010’s 2010’s biggest break-out stars, earning eight platinum solo including Wild for the Night, Everyday, LSD and A $ AP Forever in the US.
He gained fame after Drake became champions and has worked with artists such as Alicia Keys, Lana del Re, Skepta, Selena Gomez and Kandrick Lamar.
BBC’s Mark Savez contributed to reporting.
