A$AP Rocky Convicted Of Assault In Sweden But Avoids More Jail Time

This morning (August 14), A$AP Rocky was convicted of assault by the Stockholm District Court in Sweden. As an alternative opposed to a jail sentence though, he was given a conditional sentence that necessitates a probationary period of two years, damages for the victim "for violation of his integrity and pain and suffering," and repaying legal charges to the state. His claim that he, and also the two other defendants, was acting in self-defense, was refused. "Based on statements from two witnesses, the court finds that the defendants were not subject to a current or imminent criminal attack," the ruling said.


On July 3, Rocky and the other defendants arrested soon after an altercation with two males in Stockholm on June 30. They were officially charged with assault on July 25. On August 2, he was released by Swedish authorities and wasn't required to be present in court for their ruling.


A$AP Rocky performed his first show since being released over the weekend at 2019 Real Street Festival in California. While performing he talked about his experience. "I just hope to mention, what I experienced it’s crazy," Rocky shared with the crowd. "I’m so happy to be here – y’all don’t even understand. I'm so happy to be here now. That was a scary, humbling experience, yet I'm here now. God is good."