Joe Tacopina Shares Heart-Stopping Moment Before A$AP Rocky’s Not Guilty Verdict
A$AP Rocky‘s lawyer, Joe Tacopina, is basking in the glory of the not guilty verdict, but he admitted to a tense, nerve-wracking moment just before the decision was read. In an appearance on “TMZ Live” on Wednesday, Tacopina shared how his heart sank as the jury was polled before the judge delivered the verdict. He was convinced they had lost the case, describing the moment as so intense it felt like years had been shaved off his life.
The Nerve-Wracking Jury Poll
Tacopina confessed that he had never experienced a jury polling in any of his New York City cases, so when it happened in California, the tension was palpable. He even asked if this was standard practice in the Golden State. After the verdict was delivered, he asked the judge why they did the jury poll—and the response was both surprising and insightful.
Victory and Celebration
Despite the anxiety leading up to the verdict, the celebration was sweet as A$AP Rocky, upon hearing the good news, crowd-surfed into the arms of his girlfriend, Rihanna, for a joyful victory hug. Tacopina, still on a high from the win, joked that he might auction off his suit on eBay after the thrilling courtroom experience.
This victory marks a major win not only for A$AP Rocky but also for his legal team, with Tacopina now reflecting on the intense moments that led to the momentous verdict.
