LIVE the Julio Foolio Shooting Case — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews
The court case of defendant Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now in progress in a Tampa courtroom.
Prosecutors say that she worked as a lookout while Foolio celebrated his birthday. They claim she kept tabs with others who later cornered the rapper in a hotel parking lot.
A group of armed men allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting the rapper and injuring three others.
She faces charges of first-degree murder and planning a murder.
Prosecutors Julio Foolio live trial have presented digital evidence that they say show her role in the planning. This includes deleted texts and videos recovered from her online accounts.
The defense argues that she was unaware of the shooting. The defense says she was not involved in any plot.
The proceedings is being covered closely by court watchers because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.
Day 6 of the trial has focused on phone evidence, with detectives explaining how they connected messages to the planning.
You can watch the trial live on Lance The PI TV, where real-time coverage are streamed as the case unfolds.