Just a week after being found not guilty in his felony assault trial, rapper ASAP Rocky is now facing a civil lawsuit from his accuser, ASAP Relli.
Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was accused of a 2021 shooting incident involving his former friend in Hollywood. If convicted in the criminal case, he could have faced over 20 years in prison. However, a jury recently cleared him of all charges.
Despite this legal victory, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge William Fahey has lifted a hold on Relli’s assault and battery lawsuit, setting a trial date for January 12, 2026, according to *Rolling Stone*.
Relli’s attorney, Melisa Mikhail, confirmed that her client has no plans to drop the case. Appearing virtually at a court hearing, she stated:
“We intend to continue litigating this case. The standard in a criminal case is much higher than the preponderance of the evidence standard in a civil matter. We still believe that our claims have merit, and we intend on fully litigating them.”
ASAP Rocky, who shares two children with global superstar Rihanna, now faces another legal battle despite his recent acquittal.
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