TAMPA, Fla. (Court TV) — A Florida woman facing trial on charges she murdered a rising rap star fought for bond on Friday as testimony revealed details about domestic violence and gang dynamics, despite a judge’s recent ruling that such evidence cannot be used at her upcoming trial.

Alicia Andrews is charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the death of rapper Charles Jones, who was known as “Julio Foolio.” The Jacksonville rapper was shot and killed on June 23, 2024, in what prosecutors have described as an ongoing rival gang war.

Alicia Andrews appears in court for a pre-trial detention hearing on Aug. 29, 2025. (Court TV)

Andrews was previously dealt a setback when Judge Michelle Sisco ruled her attorneys wouldn’t be allowed to introduce evidence of domes

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