Opening statements began in Los Angeles on Friday in the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused of firing a handgun at a former friend. He has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, charges that could lead to up to 24 years in prison.

Opening statements begin in Los Angeles trial of hip-hop superstar A$AP Rocky

Opening statements began in Los Angeles on Friday in the trial of rapper A$AP Rocky, who is accused of firing a handgun at a former friend. He has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, charges that could lead to up to 24 years in prison.