I wasnt prepared for those pictures.
Im here to get justice.
This was my son, my child, Deannea said of the acclaimed musician, born Rakim Allen.
PnB Rock at Firefly Music Festival on June 16, 2018 in Dover, DE.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
I want the jury to know he has a family who loves him and wants to support him.
I learned a lot today.
The surveillance should speak for itself, Deannea toldRolling Stoneafter hearing about Trones claims related to the burgundy SUV.
Its because they dont exist.
Its another lie, Richardson argued Monday.
He wants you to just accept what he says.
Hes repeatedly lying to your face.
Both women pleaded no contest under deals with prosecutors.
The women in this case, at least they took responsibility.
But the men, theyre not trying to deal with it.
Theyre trying to say they had nothing to do with it, Deannea scoffed outside the courthouse.
My son was a beautiful person.
He tried to take care of everyone.
Our last conversation was a half-hour when he was on his way to California.
He told me about all the good things he was doing.
Trone and Jones have pleaded not guilty and deny any wrongdoing.
Trone is charged with murder, two counts of robbery, and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.
Jones is facing two counts of robbery and one count of conspiracy.
The alleged shooter in the case has been charged as a juvenile.
He said that during testimony, Trone admitted, My son is dangerous.
Allens stunning death rocked the hip-hop community.
The Philadelphia-bred artist became a breakout star in 2016 with his triple-platinum single Selfish.
That same year,Rolling Stonenamed him aNew Artist you gotta Know.
He went on to reach crossover fame with his 2019 feature onEd Sheerans Cross Me.
When Sibounheuang testified during the trial last week, the since-deleted post was shown to the jury.
It didnt specify which Roscoes location she was at and only showed her food.
Theres no image of PnB Rock, Richardson said.
For all the universe knew, Stephanie was with her girlfriends.
Stephanie was with her child.
Stephanie was with her mother.
She said the gunman told Allen he would execute Sibounheuang first if the musician didnt comply.
He got shot, and he like pushed me to the wall and threw me under the table.
The [gunman] just kept shooting.
I was telling him, Stop shooting him, are you trying to kill him?
Sibounheuang said the shooter leaned over and began removing jewelry from Allens body.
She recalled reaching into her bag to find her phone to call for help.
He said, Whoa, whoa, what are you grabbing?
He was pointing his gun at me.
I think he thought I had a gun, she testified.
I thought I was dead.
