The court set a Jan. 12, 2026, trial date for the lawsuit.
We still believe that our claims have merit, and we intend on fully litigating them.
Under fierce cross-examination, he was combative and confronted with allegations he perjured himself repeatedly.
Rakim Mayers, better known as A$AP Rocky, arrives at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on Jan. 28, 2025, in Los Angeles.DUTCH/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
My position is theres no longer a basis for them.
Mr. Ephron testified in the criminal case as to the facts and circumstances.
Fahey asked Sargent if he was the lawyer who represented Mayers in the criminal matter.
Sargent said no; it was Tacopina and Siegel.
They obviously did a good job, the judge commented.
Outside the courtroom after the hearing, Sargent toldRolling Stonehes confident his client will prevail again.
So we look forward to a full vindication of Mr. Mayers in this matter, he said.
Tacopina told jurors that amounted to extortion.
The next hearing in the civil case is set for May 28.
