Rapper A$AP Rocky is expected to be cross-examined in a Swedish court as the trial into his assault charges resumes.
Among those present in court on Tuesday when the trial kicked off was U.S. diplomat, Robert C. O'Brien, who is the State Department's special presidential envoy for hostage affairs.
Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven had responded to Trump's calls saying it wasn't his place to interfere with the judicial system and Rocky wouldn't be given special treatment. Authorities have said one person was beaten and cut with broken bottles in a June 30 scuffle in the country's capital allegedly involving the rapper and members of his entourage. One bodyguard was released without charge soon after Rocky and two of his associates were arrested.shows that he and members of his entourage were arguing with two men on the street, telling the men to stop following them.
In Wednesday's hearing, prosecutor Daniel Suneson showed the judge video from security cameras and witnesses' phones, which he said supported the case against the defendants. He claimed the victim, Jafari, was kicked and punched before being hit over the back with a bottle.Witnesses, along with both the accused and Jafari are expected to be questioned in court on Thursday. Closing statements in the case could be made as early as Friday.Linda Givetash is a reporter based in London.
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