Sean “Diddy” Combs’ blockbuster trial continued for a second day Tuesday, May 13.
Jurors heard testimony from Combs’ ex, Cassie Ventura, who is considered the government’s star witness. She discussed her decade-long relationship with the hip hop mogul and recounted in harrowing detail the abuse she alleges she faced at his hands, including forced sexual encounters with male sex workers while he watched.
Prosecutors allege Combs is a violent individual running a criminal enterprise, based on coercing people — using drugs, threats and physical force — to participate in orchestrated sex acts called “freak offs.”
Authorities say Combs’ enterprise is tied to sexual abuse, drug crimes, arson and kidnapping offenses.
Combs’ attorneys countered that the prosecution was digging into his private sex life, and said the allegations may constitute domestic violence but not sex trafficking.
The rap mogul was indicted on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty and denies all wrongdoing.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial continued for a second day on Tuesday, with harrowing testimony from his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura
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