A$AP Rocky‘s lawyer went manner too far in his protection of the rapper after his 2021 capturing incident … not less than in keeping with the alleged sufferer, A$AP Relli, who’s now suing Rocky and his high-powered lawyer, Joe Tacopina.
Based on docs, obtained by TMZ, Relli claims Tacopina went on a press marketing campaign after he was allegedly shot by A$AP Rocky …. and Relli was defamed within the course of.
Relli claims he was painted by Tacopina within the media as a liar, a cash grabber, and an extortionist … and he believes this was all of the route of A$AP Rocky.
The swimsuit claims Tacopina spoke to numerous retailers, together with TMZ … in a single story, Tacopina stated, “Rocky did not commit a criminal offense. It was an extortion try by a former affiliate, who threatened to make false, felony accusations if Rocky did not pay him.”
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Relli claims because of the alleged assault on him, he acquired a number of loss of life threats and has been the topic of ridicule. He is asking for unspecified damages.
As for Rocky … his case continues to be pending. He has pled not responsible.
Joe Tacopina tells TMZ … “That is truly nothing greater than a publicity stunt which goes to backfire badly. I greater than welcome this lawsuit particularly as a result of the decision of the felony case has not occurred but. This opens up this extortionist to depositions below oath now earlier than the decision of the felony case. It is going to expose the fraud he dedicated and sadly for his legal professionals, it should trigger them to be accountable for authorized charges on this case. They do not know the info of this case or the actions taken by their consumer. However, I will probably be more than pleased to teach them.”