Rihanna Stands by ASAP Rocky at His Trial

Rihanna, known for her music and fashion, showed support for her partner ASAP Rocky during his trial. She arrived at the Los Angeles court on January 29, dressed in all black. She was accompanied by security and sat with Rocky's family in the gallery. Rocky, also 36, is facing serious charges from a 2021 shooting incident. He's accused of firing shots at a childhood friend, Terell Ephron. Ephron claimed the shots grazed his knuckles. Rocky has pleaded not guilty. If found guilty, he could face up to 24 years in prison. The trial has raised questions about Rihanna's influence. During jury selection, a prosecutor asked a potential juror if seeing Rihanna in court would make it hard to deliver a guilty verdict. The woman paused before saying yes. The jury selection process took two and a half days, with a final group including a podcast editor and a long-time Trader Joe's employee. Before the trial, Rihanna was focused on staying calm. She and Rocky have been together since 2019 and have kept their relationship private. In a past interview, Rihanna said they started dating with caution, knowing they could both break each other's hearts.