Reverend Al Sharpton Rants Over 4 Black Prospective Jurors Out Of 106 In A$AP Rocky’s Assault Trial

Reverend Al Sharpton is at it again with another one of his rants. This time, he’s going off about the lack of black prospective jurors in A$AP Rocky’s assault trial. And he’s fired up!

According to Sharpton, out of the 106 potential jurors, only 4 of them are black. He’s calling it a clear case of bias and discrimination. He says it’s “absolutely ridiculous” and unfair.

Now, I’m not taking sides here, but let’s break this down for a second. Is it fair to call foul play just because there aren’t as many black jurors as Sharpton would like? I mean, the jury selection process is supposed to be random, right? But hey, what do I know?

This is what Al Sharpton had to say on X;

“It has been brought to my attention, by the National Action Network Los Angeles office, that out of one hundred and six (106) people called to potentially sit as jurors in A$AP Rocky’s trial in Los Angeles, there are only 4 black people.

I have been closely in touch with A$AP Rocky’s friends, and though I do not know the particulars of the trial, I do know he deserves to be judged fairly by his peers, as is his Constitutional right.

It is absolutely ridiculous that the jury will be not fair and representative, so as to deprive A$AP Rocky of a fair trial. When we have four (4) black people in the city of Los Angeles, out of one hundred and six (106) — and exactly zero (0) within in the first thirty (30) possible candidates for the jury — something appears to be very wrong with the system.

I am monitoring this trial and challenging the Los Angeles District Attorney to ensure that fair and representative justice is afforded to A$AP Rocky.”

So, what’s your take on it? Do you think Sharpton has a point or is he just making a big fuss over nothing?

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