Less than two weeks after A$AP Rocky was acquitted of all charges in his 2021 felony shooting case, A$AP Relli is proceeding with his civil lawsuit.
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge recently removed a hold on Relli’s assault and battery case against A$AP Rocky (real name Rakim Mayers) and scheduled a trial for January 12, 2026, as reported by Rolling Stone.
Relli’s lawyer, Melisa Mikhail, affirmed during a virtual hearing that her client has no intentions of withdrawing the lawsuit, highlighting the easier burden of proof in civil court compared to criminal court.
“We intend to continue litigating this case,” Mikail said.
“The standard in a criminal case is much higher than the preponderance of the evidence standard in a civil matter. We still believe that our claims have merit, and we intend on fully litigating them.”
During the hearing, A$AP Rocky’s civil attorney James Sargent reportedly argued that “there’s no longer a basis” for the case.
“Mr Ephron testified in the criminal case as to the facts and circumstances,” Sargent said. “The jury’s acquittal speaks volumes as to how they valued that testimonial evidence.”
The next hearing in the civil lawsuit – which was originally filed in 2022 – is scheduled for 28 May.
