NBA star Allen Iverson may have a rapper-like following of young fans all over the country, but he won't have Curtis Jackson III, also known as the rapper 50 Cent, testifying at his assault trial this month because of a federal judge's ruling on Friday.

Iverson's trial is the result of a lawsuit that originated when a fight between several members of Iverson's security detail and numerous patrons at a downtown bar took place in 2005.

Washington, D.C. (AHN) - NBA star Allen Iverson may have a rapper-like following of young fans all over the country, but he won't have Curtis Jackson III, also known as the rapper 50 Cent, testifying at his assault trial this month because of a federal judge's ruling on Friday.

Iverson's trial is the result of a lawsuit that originated when a fight between several members of Iverson's security detail and numerous patrons at a downtown bar took place in 2005.

According to the suit, two customers have sued Iverson claiming he hit one of them with a bottle. The suit also charges the entourage with assault, conspiracy and other charges.

Jackson, one of the most popular and lucrative rappers in the industry today, was not involved in the fight, but attorneys for the customers tried to get Jackson to testify, saying he knew some of people working on Iverson's security detail and could testify at trial about their behavior.

The patron's attorney, Gregory L. Lattimer, said Friday, "They worked together on previous occasions."

Jackson's attorneys fought the move saying since Jackson was not involved in the fight and is not named in the lawsuit in any way, he can not be forced to testify at the trial.

The federal judge agreed, saying she did not have jurisdiction because Jackson lived more than 100 miles from the court.

The patrons are seeking a $5 million jackpot from Iverson and his security team.

Iverson, currently a star guard with the Denver Nuggets played in the Washington area at Georgetown University.