Sweden: American rapper Asap Rocky and two other men believed to be members of his entourage went on trial on Tuesday in a high-profile legal case that has caught the attention of U.S. President Donald Trump and celebrities.
The trial of the recording artist, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, started in Stockholm District Court, which also has set aside Thursday and Friday for the case.
Mayers' mother was seen arriving at the court.
Swedish prosecutors allege that the Grammy-nominated rapper and the two other suspects "deliberately, together and in agreement" attacked the alleged victim, Mustafa Jafari, in central Stockholm on June 30.
The charges carry a maximum sentence of two years in prison.
Mayers has been in custody since July 3 and has said he acted in self-defence.
The trial will be held in a secure courtroom "because of the large interest from the media and the public," the Stockholm court said, noting that no photographing or filming will take place during the proceedings.
With inputs from APTN.
