The rapper A$AP Rocky’s trial on an assault charge started Today, Tuesday July 30th, in Stockholm. The case has already resulted in a scandal between accusations of racism and human rights abuses, and has called out Sweden’s justice system. President Trump has taken to Twitter to criticize Sweden’s Prime Minister:
Very disappointed in Prime Minister Stefan Löfven for being unable to act. Sweden has let our African American Community down in the United States. I watched the tapes of A$AP Rocky, and he was being followed and harassed by troublemakers. Treat Americans fairly! #FreeRocky
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 25, 2019
Give A$AP Rocky his FREEDOM. We do so much for Sweden but it doesn’t seem to work the other way around. Sweden should focus on its real crime problem! #FreeRocky
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 25, 2019
Rocky was charged on Thursday, July 25th, with having committed an assault causing bodily harm on June 30th in central Stockholm. Rocky and two others were arrested on July 5th, and accused of assaulting Mustafa Jafari. However, Rocky pleaded not guilty on Thursday. “He acted in self-defense,” his lawyer said.
Rocky remains in custody in Sweden as the trial occurs. The hearing is scheduled to last three days — Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. A decision is expected to be released soon afterwards. If Rocky is convicted, he could be fined based on his daily wages and could face up to two years in prison.
ASAP Rocky pleads not guilty in Sweden. https://t.co/jk4oYJeOwo pic.twitter.com/1QbmVQJDO9
— Complex (@Complex) July 30, 2019
ASAP Rocky’s trial is going down today in Sweden #FREEFLACKO
Here’s everything we know about the rapper’s case: https://t.co/Kt08QHemeH pic.twitter.com/QNRpobLdcQ
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) July 30, 2019
Written by: Sarah Mendes
