Lawyer Joe Tacopina on Getting ASAP Rocky Acquitted in His Gun Case

Joe Tacopina discussed his career, highlighting his representation of high-profile clients like Donald Trump, Michael Jackson, and ASAP Rocky. Growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, he faced daily challenges but avoided legal trouble. Initially aiming to be a professional hockey player, he shifted to law after a debate professor suggested he'd excel as a trial lawyer. Tacopina emphasized his extensive trial experience, including 40 cases as a prosecutor and 120 jury trials. He detailed the ASAP Rocky case, rejecting a six-month plea deal, and successfully arguing a prop gun defense, despite the prosecution's attempts to discredit it. Joe Tacopina discussed the ASAP Rocky trial, emphasizing the jury's quick verdict of not guilty on two counts after four weeks of testimony. He highlighted Rihanna's unexpected presence in court, which provided emotional support to Rocky. Tacopina detailed his extensive preparation, including a five-and-a-half-hour summation, and the jury's immediate vote. He also compared the trial to other high-profile cases, such as Tory Lanez's conviction, and discussed the challenges of defending wealthy clients against frivolous lawsuits.