Freddie Trone Convicted in PnB Rock Murder; Jury Reaches Verdict in Under 4 Hours

August 7, 2024
Freddie Trone Convicted in PnB Rock Murder; Jury Reaches Verdict in Under 4 Hours
  • The incident occurred in September 2022 at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles in South Los Angeles, where PnB Rock was shot while dining with his fiancée.

  • Trone was convicted of felony murder, two counts of robbery, and one count of conspiracy for his role in the crime.

  • The jury deliberated for about four hours before reaching their verdict after a two-week trial.

  • Freddie Trone, 42, was found guilty by a Los Angeles County jury of orchestrating the robbery and murder of rapper PnB Rock.

  • Prosecutors argued that Trone's 17-year-old son acted under his father's orders during the robbery, while the defense claimed Trone was only an accessory after the fact.

  • The now-19-year-old son has been charged with murder but is currently in juvenile custody and has been deemed incompetent to stand trial.

  • Tremont Jones, another accomplice, was also found guilty of two counts of robbery and one count of conspiracy, having allegedly informed Trone about Rock's location.

  • During the trial, Trone denied any involvement in the murder, claiming he was at the restaurant for business purposes.

  • The jury in Compton took less than four hours to reach their verdict on Wednesday.

  • Allen's mother expressed relief and joy after the verdict, stating she felt justice had been served for her son.

  • Details regarding the sentencing of the convicted men and the legal implications of the case are yet to be released.

  • The case highlights the troubling involvement of family members in serious criminal activities.

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