BREAKING: A$AP Rocky says race isn’t an issue in his arrest
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Just got officially charged with Assault. Prosecutors looking for the strongest sentenceCNN) — American rapper A$AP Rocky has been charged with assault after a confrontation in Stockholm in June, prosecutors said.
The 30-year-old -- whose real name is Rakim Mayers -- has been in custody since July 3, following a confrontation in the Swedish capital on June 30.
The rapper's lawyer, Slobodan Jovicic, has maintained he was defending himself after being assaulted and that his client is innocent.
Two other individuals have also been charged for their involvement in the brawl, Swedish public prosecutor Daniel Suneson said in a statement. All will remain in custody until the trial.
Suneson said that he had determined the events constituted a crime "despite claims of self-defense and provocation" after reviewing video material and witness statements.
It is worth noting that I have had access to a greater amount of material than that which has previously been available on the internet. In addition to video material, the injured party's statements have been supported by witness statements," Suneson said.
Videos posted by TMZ and others posted by the rapper of the brawl have been at the heart of the investigation.
Celebrities including Justin Bieber and US President Donald Trump have also called for A$AP Rocky's release, but authorities in Sweden say they will not be swayed by international pressure.
"The Swedish judicial system is completely independent and does not take into consideration outside pressure from politicians or others," a spokesman for the Swedish prosecution authority told CNN on Sunday.
And, while Trump has offered to personally vouch for the 30-year-old rapper's bail, the bail system does not exist in Sweden.
As Dennis Martinsson, a legal expert in Sweden, told CNN: "If you know the Swedish legal system you know that there is no bail system."
"Actually, the Swedish constitution prevents any minister, even the Prime Minister, getting involved, or even saying something about an individual case," he added.
The need for validation...If he wants to hold is own nuts I'm not gonna be mad at him
Some of yall seem upset that he's not begging for help.
Whys everyone upset he said it’s not racist it’s his incident it’s him who was arrested, we’re any of you witnesses? So if he says it ain’t racial then it ain’t racial.
sanityovar8ted
OG Moma Coli....dat bytch Thowd!!!
I wonder do he still feel the same way now
Rell Lauren
Banned
It wasn't an issue. He and his crew mopped the floor with some refugees who were stalking them.
Trajan
Veteran
Can anyone explain the race aspect? I thought it was a normal altercation
This nikka
But hey will give him credit for this tho. At least he doesn't turn out like some nikkas
Go "c00n"/separate from us but come back when there in trouble to get Black/Afram support.
He consistent even behind bars
Tiger woods kept it G with his c00ning as well
feelosofer
#ninergang
You know what? If that's the case Rocky then serve your term and we'll see you when you get out. This is basically him taking responsibility and accepting the the terms of his arrest.
ABlackMan
Superstar
Is there video of the fight
ABlackMan
Superstar
Lol should’ve just kept it moving.
Mountain
All Star
Rocky beat some weirdos ass after telling him to move around for damn near an hour and getting assaulted, so he got locked up that's it.
Pay these lames no mind. These clowns will trip over their laces in front of a cac and some how blame it on racism.
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Humble (Not) Mike Tyson
All Star
Y'all was talking about him like he was Assata Shakur.At least his c00nery is consistent (like OJ) and he didn’t throw on a dashiki. Maybe his crew in SoHo actually pulled up
“..our A$AP sources say he has made it clear to all in contact with him ... he doesn't think he's being held because he's black. That's consistently been his story.”
A$AP Rocky Won't Raise Race Issue in Swedish Assault Case
