Opening statements made in trial of Louis Coleman, accused in Jassy Correia death

BOSTON -- Opening statements for the prosecution and defense in the trial of Louis Coleman happened Tuesday in a Boston federal courtroom. He is accused of kidnapping Jassy Correia in February 2019.

Correia disappeared after a birthday celebration at a Boston nightclub. Police in Delaware stopped Coleman's car four days later and found Correia's body in the trunk.

Prosecutors previously said security camera video showed Coleman carrying a body into his apartment in Providence the day Correia disappeared, then several days later lifting a large, heavy suitcase into the car.

If convicted, he could face life in prison. Prosecutors decided last year they would not pursue the death penalty.