A$AP Rocky was acquitted of two felony assault charges after a trial that lasted three weeks. The jury took only three hours to deliberate before delivering a not guilty verdict, allowing Rocky, also known as Rakim Mayers, to escape a potential two-decade prison sentence. His partner, Rihanna, was present at the trial and celebrated the verdict with him. Rocky had rejected a six-month plea deal prior to the trial, insisting on his innocence. The District Attorney acknowledged the jury's decision while Rocky expressed gratitude for his freedom after a tumultuous four-year journey.
After a three-week trial, the jury deliberated for just three hours to reach the verdict that spared Rocky a prison sentence that could have run more than two decades.
Rocky turned down a prosecution offer of just six months in jail, along with probation and other conditions, if he would plead guilty.
This whole experience has been crazy for the past 4 years, Rocky said amid the mob scene. I'm thankful and it's blessed to be here right now to be a free man.
The jury felt at least that there was reasonable doubt of his guilt.
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