Will Rihanna have an influence on A$AP Rocky's shooting trial?

Los Angeles, California - Lawyers in A$AP Rocky's trial have questioned potential jurors about Rihanna's influence over their verdict.

Rihanna's (l.) influence has come into question amid the jury selection for A$AP Rocky's (r.) shooting trial.
Rihanna's (l.) influence has come into question amid the jury selection for A$AP Rocky's (r.) shooting trial.  © DIA DIPASUPIL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

The Grammy-nominated rapper's shooting trial has begun but there was some discrepancy over the jury selection per Us Weekly.

One of the prosecutors, Deputy District Attorney John Lewin, reportedly asked a prospective female juror if she could fail to give a guilty verdict to Rocky if the Fenty mogul is present in court.

The unknown woman apparently responded "yes" to the question.

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The Associated Press further revealed a jury was selected from a "pool of more than a hundred candidates" after two-and-a-half more days – though there's been some discourse over the lack of diversity among the ones who made the final cut.

Rocky has been charged with two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm related to a 2021 shooting incident in Hollywood involving his friend, A$AP Relli.

If found guilty, the hip hop star – who rejected a plea deal from prosecutors – could get a maximum sentence of 24 years in prison.

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