A$AP Rocky Trial Escalates Amid Lawyer Brawl in Court

A$AP Rocky's assault trial has been marked by intense courtroom drama, culminating in a heated altercation between his attorney, Joe Tacopina, and Deputy District Attorney John Lewin during closing arguments. The confrontation erupted when Tacopina accused Rocky's accuser, A$AP Relli, of perjury, leading to multiple objections from the prosecution and an admonition from Judge Mark Arnold. Despite the judge's attempts to restore order, the argument escalated, with Lewin warning Tacopina to 'be afraid' of him. The jury is currently deliberating on two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm stemming from a 2021 incident where Rocky allegedly fired at Relli, although the defense claims the weapon was a prop that could not discharge real bullets. The stakes are high for Rocky, who faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted. The trial, which is nearing its conclusion, has seen significant tension between the legal teams and has attracted public attention, including support from Rocky's partner, Rihanna.