LIVE the Julio Foolio Shooting Case — Florida vs. Alicia Andrews

The Florida trial of the woman accused of helping plan the murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio is now being heard in Tampa, Florida.

The state alleges that Andrews acted as a lookout while Charles Jones was in Tampa for his birthday. They claim she communicated with others who later cornered the rapper in a Tampa hotel lot.

A group of armed men allegedly opened fire, taking his life and leaving three others hurt.

She faces charges of capital murder and planning a murder.

Prosecutors have presented forensic phone records that they say show her role in the planning. This includes deleted texts and social media posts recovered from her phone.

The defense argues that she was unaware of the shooting. They claim she Julio Foolio court hearing was not involved in any plot.

The proceedings is being covered closely by fans of the late rapper because the killing is linked to gang tensions.

This phase of the trial has focused on police testimony, with investigators explaining how they connected messages to the planning.

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