In the ongoing trial of A$AP Rocky for assault with a firearm, concerns are mounting over the racial composition of the jury pool, with lawyers noting that less than 5% of potential jurors are black in a region where 9% are African American. Despite the judge's assurances of a jury being selected, the defense plans to appeal the composition and highlights the implications for a fair trial. Public figures, including Rev. Al Sharpton, have also expressed their discontents. The trial's developments signal tension over representation in the judicial process.
A$AP Rocky's defense team is challenging the racial composition of the jury pool, citing a significant underrepresentation of black candidates in a city with a diverse population.
Rev. Al Sharpton criticized the jury pool's lack of diversity, stating it jeopardizes A$AP Rocky's right to a fair trial in Los Angeles.
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