PnB Rock‘s homicide trial ended with responsible verdicts for Freddie Trone and Tremont Jones on Wednesday (August 7). Rolling Stone senior reporter Nancy Dillon first shared the replace through X (previously Twitter).
Trone was reportedly discovered responsible of felony homicide, two counts of theft, and one rely of conspiracy. Moreover, Jones was convicted of theft and conspiracy.
PnB Rock’s mom, who just lately spoke in opposition to Trone, claiming no involvement on the stand, advised Rolling Stone she was “elated.”
GUILTY on all counts at PnB Rock homicide trial
Freddie Trone discovered responsible of felony homicide, two counts of theft and one rely of conspiracy
Tremont Jones discovered responsible of theft and conspiracy
“I am elated,” PnB Rock’s mother tells Rolling Stone
— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) August 7, 2024
Freddie Trone testified that he didn’t ship his armed son into Roscoe’s Hen and Waffles restaurant in Los Angeles, the place PnB Rock was fatally shot. The 42-year-old stated {that a} “completely different driver” took his automobile, a Buick Enclave, to Roscoe’s, however he refused to call the driving force.
“I by no means had nothing to do with it. I wasn’t there. I didn’t inform no one to do nothing. I didn’t hand no one no gun,” he said.
As talked about, Rock’s mom additionally spoke to Rolling Stone on Monday (August 5) following closing arguments. She known as Trone’s denial of concerned “ridiculous” lies, including that “surveillance” would “communicate.”
And it did! In line with Dillon, the jury checked out surveillance footage from an overhead digicam of the placement. Trone was captured on video within the driver’s seat. Finally, the jury decided that the dad, Freddie, was “driving the automobile.” His “frayed pants” had been reportedly one other identifier.
Jury foreman tells RS the panel “zoomed in” on getaway automobile in video from overhead digicam & recognized Freddie Trone in driver’s seat based mostly on his distinctive “frayed” pants
Nobody in entrance passenger seat, so they may see his thigh
“It was the dad driving the automobile,” he stated
— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) August 7, 2024
Jury Foreperson Provides Particulars On The Responsible Verdicts In PnB Rock Homicide Trial
Rolling Stone reviews that the jury reached their verdict in lower than 4 hours. Talking to the outlet, the rapper’s mom detailed how joyous the verdicts made her really feel.
“I wished to leap up and scream, ‘Hallelujah.’ I’m so joyful it was fast. We received justice for Rakim. I really feel higher figuring out they’ll be in jail for a very long time,” she shared.
A sentencing date is predicted to be introduced for Trone and Tremont Jones, nevertheless it wasn’t introduced on Wednesday.
One other notable second from the jury foreperson was the panel’s official dedication that an Instagram Story submit from PnB Rock’s fiancée on the day of the incident had nothing to do with the robbery-turned-murder. The jury deputy advised RS that Stephanie Sibounheuang’s submit couldn’t have performed a task within the plot as a result of it went dwell minutes earlier than the teenager shooter entered the restaurant in September 2022.
Stephanie additionally took the stand within the trial and detailed the ultimate moments earlier than the unnamed shooter fired at PnB Rock and the way he saved her life. Most just lately, a court docket decided the teenager continues to be unable to face trial, pausing it in the interim.
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