Good news! It’s not clear how much the intervention helped but normally he wouldn’t get out until the verdict because there is no bail. The ‘victim’ is an illegal Afghan refugee who has a lengthy criminal record involving assault and theft. Despite the fact his assault on Rocky’s bodyguard was caught in the video above,
Via Townhall:
President Donald. J. Trump tweeted Friday afternoon that American rapper A$AP Rocky has been freed from Swedish custody and is on his way home to the United States.
“A$AP Rocky released from prison and on his way home to the United States from Sweden,” the president tweeted. “It was a Rocky Week, get home ASAP A$AP!”
The rapper has been in a Swedish jail for nearly a month after getting into a street altercation with a group following one of his concerts. A$AP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, pled not guilty to starting the fight and said he simply acting in self-defense. He claimed the group had been harassing and threatening him and his posse the entire night. He was booked into jail and has been there ever since.
Rocky has weighed in with thanks.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of my fans, friends and anyone across the globe who supported me during these last few weeks,” he wrote in all-caps. “I can’t begin to describe how grateful I am for all of you. This has been a very difficult and humbling experience. I want to thank the court for allowing me, Bladi and Thoto to return to our family and friends. Thanks again for all of the love and support.”
He said what he “just wanted to take a shower” and see his mom and family.