A$AP Rocky Gun Trial Jury Selection Links to Rihanna

Jury selection for A$AP Rocky's gun charge trial has begun, with prosecutors focusing on potential jurors' connections to the rapper and his partner, Rihanna. Questions include whether jurors are familiar with their music or products, and how they would feel if Rihanna were present in the courtroom. A$AP Rocky, who turned down a plea deal that could have resulted in 180 days in jail, now faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted of two felony counts of assault with a firearm stemming from an incident in 2021 involving his former friend. His attorney claims the gun shown in surveillance footage was a prop, while the prosecution maintains it was a real weapon. The trial is expected to last three weeks, with both sides working to ensure an impartial jury amidst the high-profile nature of the case. Judge Mark Arnold emphasized the importance of treating all defendants equally, regardless of fame.