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Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Dawn Richard and witnesses bolster Cassie Ventura's testimony
Witnesses continue to testify in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial, supporting Cassie Ventura's allegations of abuse and control.
The prosecution alleges that Combs and some in his inner circle used threats, violence, drugs, bribery, arson, kidnapping and lies to coerce Ventura and another woman into participating in what he called "Freak Offs" and to protect the music mogul's reputation. In contrast, the defense has contended that Combs was at times jealous, had substance abuse issues and described his relationship with Ventura as mutually violent, as opposed to the head of an organized criminal enterprise. They have also argued the women consented to the sexual arrangements.Combs has pleaded not guilty to racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution and, if convicted of the most serious charges, could face up to life in prison.Here's what we learned from testimony Monday.Danity Kane singer 'frequently' saw abuseRichard, a former member of the musical group Danity Kane, testified Monday she "frequently" saw Combs assault Ventura, saying she'd seen him punch, choke, drag, slap and kick her.After one such assault in 2009, Ventura wore sunglasses to try to hide the injury, Richard said.
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