A$AP Rocky’s Lawyer Defends Rihanna's Court Appearance with Kids

ASAP Rocky's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, defended Rihanna against claims that bringing their children to court was a sympathy ploy during Rocky's felony shooting trial. Tacopina explained that Rihanna's decision to bring their children was because it could have been the last time Rocky saw them if he were convicted, facing up to 24 years in prison. The jury found Rocky not guilty of the charges stemming from a 2021 incident involving former friend ASAP Relli. Tacopina criticized the prosecutor's emphasis on the children being present, labeling it a strategic mistake. Rihanna was present throughout the trial and was determined to support Rocky despite his concerns for her presence. Rocky and his defense team had previously rejected a plea deal, opting to maintain his innocence throughout the trial.