Rapper jailed after shooting

Rapper Cassidy has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault for his part in what prosecutors called the planned ambush of a man who had argued with the musician.

The 23-year-old Cassidy, whose real name is Barry Reese, was deemed grossly negligent for supplying the guns that killed Desmond Hawkins and wounded two of his companions.

He has been sentenced to at least 11 months in prison.