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A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to assault with a firearm after 2021 shooting
of assault with a firearm.The rapper, who welcomed a baby with his girlfriend Rihanna earlier this year, appeared in person in an LA court on Wednesday to enter the pleas.A$AP – real name Rakim Mayers – is alleged to have pointed a semi-automatic handgun at the victim, identified as fellow rapper ASAP Relli (real name Terell Ephron) before allegedly firing it in his direction in a subsequent confrontation in November last year.Mayers was seen arriving at the courthouse dressed in a black suit and dark glasses and was escorted into a car after entering his pleas.According to PA, Ephron has requested damages of $25,000 (£20,600) over the incident, plus additional damages to cover his medical bills.Judge Victoria B Wilson handed Mayers a restraining order, which states he must stay 100 yards away from Ephron at all times and set a preliminary trial date of November 2.Mayers’ bail has been set at $550,000 (£456,500), which he has paid.It was previously reported that the 33-year-old and an accomplice allegedly got into an argument in Hollywood, which escalated to gunfire causing grazing to the alleged victim’s hand.He was charged this week, with District Attorney George Gascon saying: ‘Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offence that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood.’‘My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.’In April, the rapper was arrested in connection to the shooting after landing at Los Angeles Airport following a trip to Barbados with his then-pregnant girlfriend Rihanna.13 Reasons Why actress Tommy Dorfman
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ASAP Rocky charged with two counts of assault with a firearm after 2021 shooting
causing grazing to the alleged victim’s hand.The DA’s office claimed Mayers fired the weapon in the direction of the victim in a subsequent confrontation.Mayers, who recently welcomed his first child with Rihanna, faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm.‘Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offence that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,’ District Attorney George Gascon said.‘My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.’Mayers is due to be arraigned on Wednesday, August 17 in Los Angeles.The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Robbery/Homicide Division.In April, the rapper was arrested in connection to the shooting after landing at Los Angeles Airport following a trip to Barbados with his then-pregnant girlfriend Rihanna.Police took the star into custody at the airport while LAPD officers searched his home at the same time.Just last week, a man came forward claiming to be the victim of Mayers’ alleged shooting.Adele addresses engagement rumours to Rich Paul in most Adele way possibleMotley Crue’s Tommy Lee is unrepentant as he reposts full-frontal nude photo on InstagramRachel Stevens 'lands radio DJ job' as she plans 'fresh start' after split from husbandAccording to Rolling Stone, former A$AP Mob member Terell Ephron, aka A$AP Relli, said he was shot by the musician.Ephron, who was Mayers’ high school best friend, reportedly went public as he plans to ‘file a civil suit for assault, battery and emotional

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