Follow the Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio Homicide Court Proceedings — State of Florida v. Alicia Andrews

The Florida trial of defendant Alicia Andrews of rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones is now in progress in Tampa, Florida.

Prosecutors say that she helped track the rapper’s movements while Charles Jones was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later ambushed the rapper in a hotel parking lot.

Three gunmen allegedly opened fire, fatally shooting the rapper and leaving three others hurt.

The defendant has been charged with premeditated murder and murder conspiracy.

Prosecutors have presented forensic phone records that they say connect her to the crime. This includes deleted texts and social media posts recovered from her iCloud.

The defense argues that she didn’t know what the others intended to do. They claim she was not involved in any plot.

This trial is being covered closely by the media because Julio Foolio’s death sparked controversy.

Current testimony has focused on Florida vs Alicia Andrews phone evidence, with detectives explaining how they tracked cell phone activity across Florida.

You can follow the courtroom stream on LanceThePI.com, where daily updates are posted as the case unfolds.