Rihanna is wholeheartedly backing A$AP Rocky … as she intends to attend his Los Angeles criminal trial on Wednesday.
Certainly, RiRi will create a significant buzz when she arrives at the downtown L.A. courthouse, with a carnival-like media environment enveloping the high drama. We’ve been informed that plans may alter, but currently, RiRi is expected to be there.
Although it’s uncertain what evidence will be presented in court on Wednesday, RiRi will probably be seated in the gallery with the ordinary attendees, creating an intriguing visual experience on its own.
The superstar has already played a role in the initial stages of the trial. Rihanna played a crucial role in the jury selection as potential jurors were asked if they are fans of the artist or if they have purchased her Fenty products.
Prosecutors and Rocky’s prominent defense lawyer, Joe Tacopina, acknowledge that RiRi might influence the opinions of potential jurors, despite the fact that — from a legal standpoint — she shouldn’t impact the outcome. However, jurors are merely human … and we are discussing RiRi.
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Rihanna’s anticipated court appearance on Wednesday coincides with her partner’s trial for allegedly shooting his former friend A$AP Relli during a heated dispute on a Hollywood sidewalk in 2021.
The D.A. charged Rocky with two felony counts of assault with a firearm after his 2022 arrest at LAX when he came back from Barbados.
However, Tacopina argues that Relli’s allegations are complete nonsense and merely an effort to extort his well-known client.
If found guilty, Rocky might receive a sentence of up to 24 years in state prison … this follows his rejection of a plea agreement that would have involved pleading guilty to one charge for a suggested 180 days in jail and 3 years of probation.
