Freddie Trone Convicted in PnB Rock Murder; Jury Reaches Verdict in Under 4 Hours
August 7, 2024
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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Los Angeles Times • Aug 7, 2024
Two found guilty in rapper PnB Rock's 2022 L.A. murder - Los Angeles Times
NBC News • Aug 7, 2024
Man found guilty of sending son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock
ABC News • Aug 7, 2024
Jury convicts man of sending his 17-year-old son to rob and kill rapper PnB Rock
Variety • Aug 7, 2024
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