A$AP Rocky could face 24 years in prison as assault trial begins in LA


A$AP Rocky could face 24 years in prison as assault trial begins in LA

Saturday 25 January 2025 08:09 EST A$AP Rocky’s assault trial began in LA on Friday (24 January), with the rapper potentially facing 24 years in prison if found guilty. The rapper, real name Rakim Mayers, is accused of firing a gun at a former friend – Relli, born Terell Ephron – in a November 2021 incident. Mayers has pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm. On Tuesday, the 36-year-old declined a plea offer from prosecutors who recommended ​​a seven-year suspended sentence, three years of probation and 180 days in jail in exchange for a guilty plea. Mayers, who has maintained his innocence throughout legal proceedings, could face up to 24 years in prison if he is convicted.