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Rihanna makes first court appearance at the trial of her partner A$AP Rocky, as accuser testifies

Jan. 30, 2025 06:37 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rihanna appeared for the first time at the trial of her longtime partner A$AP Rocky, on the day of its most important testimony — the description by a former friend of the moment Rocky allegedly fired a gun at him. The singer superstar, who has two toddler sons...

A$AP Rocky assault trial continues jury selection as defense protests lack of Black candidates

Jan. 23, 2025 00:17 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge said he expects a jury will be chosen at the trial of A$AP Rocky on Thursday, while lawyers for the hip-hop star are protesting the dearth of Black candidates for the panel. Nearly one hundred potential jurors will pack into the Los Angeles courtroom for...

A$AP Rocky's lawyers look for favorable jurors on charges he fired gun at former friend

Jan. 22, 2025 19:14 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly a hundred jurors packed into a Los Angeles courtroom again on Wednesday with the possibility that they’ll serve on the trial of A$AP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend. Lawyers for the hip-hop star, fashion mogul and actor again...

A$AP Rocky turns down plea deal as trial opens on charges he fired a gun at a former friend

Jan. 21, 2025 19:35 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A$AP Rocky turned down a final prosecution plea offer of 180 days in jail, risking the possibility of a guilty verdict and years in prison as jury selection began at his trial on Tuesday. The agreement offered to the 36-year-old hip-hop star, fashion mogul and...

A$AP Rocky’s shooting trial is set to begin. Here’s what to know about the case

Jan. 18, 2025 12:15 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A$AP Rocky is at a crossroads. He could soar to new heights of celebrity in 2025, or be brought back to earth quickly by a trial starting Tuesday that could led to his imprisonment for years. The hip-hop star, and longtime partner to Rihanna, with whom he has two...