A$AP Rocky leaps into Rihanna’s arms as she breaks down in tears after not guilty verdict

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not guilty verdict in his assault trial on Tuesday.The rapper, 36, faced up to 24 years in prison if convicted of two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm stemming from an alleged 2021 altercation with his former friend, A$AP Relli.After the verdict was read, Rocky almost collapsed, grabbing his lawyers for support before turning to Rihanna and his family sitting in the first row of the courtroom.The crowd howled as he lunged forward into his significant other’s arms, with video catching Rihanna’s reaction from inside the courtroom.

In the clip streamed by Extra, the “Don’t Stop the Music” singer, 36, clutched to Rocky like she’d never let go. Nearly breaking down, Rihanna squeezed him tightly and pressed her lips together while his family joined in on the celebration.When everyone gathered their composure, Rocky emotionally thanked the jury for “saving my life.” Rihanna posted on her Instagram Stories following the news. “The glory belongs to God and God alone!

Thankful, humbled by his mercy,” she wrote.Outside the courthouse, his lawyer, Joe Tacopina, demanded the Los Angeles District Attorney look at prosecuting Relli, whose real name is Terell Ephron.“They have him admitting to perjury.

They have him committing extortion. This jury saw through it and came to an enormously quick and speedy verdict, the right verdict,” Tacopina said.He also showed Rocky and Rihanna love.“They are seriously the greatest people.