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Joe Tacopina, lawyer for rapper ASAP Rocky, revealed insights behind their decision to reject a plea deal that offered six months of jail time versus facing up to 24 years if convicted. According to Tacopina, the plea deal would not only require Rocky to serve jail time but also entail a longer-term suspended sentence with probation, severely affecting his freedom and career. A felony conviction would have eliminated international travel options, critical for Rocky’s profession, and terminated lucrative brand deals with Puma, Gucci, and Ray-Ban. Tacopina emphasized that Rocky's choice was rooted in his innocence and the severe repercussions on his life and career. The prolonged trial was a rigorous ordeal, with Tacopina describing it as a “complete war” against a prosecutor whose conduct was questioned even by the jurors. Despite the intense pressure, Tacopina maintained confidence in Rocky’s ultimate victory.
