• Pop singer Dawn Richard testified about threats from Sean 'Diddy' Combs after witnessing violence against Cassie.
• Cassie Ventura detailed years of abuse, including drug-fueled "Freak Offs" organized by Combs.
• Testimonies reveal a pattern of control and violence surrounding Combs' relationships with women.
• Kerry Morgan, a friend of Cassie, described her own experiences of abuse at the hands of Combs.
• The trial continues to gain media attention due to the prominent figures involved and the nature of the allegations.

During the ongoing sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, singer Dawn Richard reported that Combs threatened to kill her if she revealed that she witnessed him physically assault his long-time girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Richard recounted an incident in 2009 when Combs allegedly punched and kicked Cassie, and stated Combs warned her and another witness that they could "go missing" if they spoke out about the violence they witnessed. This testimony was presented as Richard returned to the stand to continue her account of the events surrounding Combs' alleged abusive behavior, according to Reuters and Channel News Asia.

Testimony from Cassie Ventura provided harrowing details of her experiences of abuse and coercion by Combs over their 11-year relationship. She described being forced to participate in "Freak Offs," which were drug-fueled sexual encounters that left her feeling exhausted and fearful, and she detailed specific instances of Combs' violent behavior. Cassie told jurors that she felt compelled to conform to Combs' demands to avoid his anger, highlighting a pattern of emotional and physical abuse linked to Combs' control over her music career. This testimony is backed by Richard and others, who describe how Combs used his position to manipulate and abuse women, according to New York Times and HuffPost.

Kerry Morgan, Cassie's former best friend, also testified about experiencing violence from Combs herself, including being choked and injured when he thought Cassie was dating someone else. Morgan conveyed how Combs' control over Cassie's life extended beyond their relationship, as she testified to the non-disclosure agreement she felt coerced into signing after accepting a payoff following the attack. Both Richard and Morgan underscored the drastic impact Combs had on Cassie's well-being and career, with Morgan noting Combs' manipulative practices that left Cassie feeling trapped and unable to leave the relationship, according to South China Morning Post and Africanews.

The trial, which is expected to last several weeks, has attracted significant media attention due to the public personas involved and the serious nature of the allegations. Several other witnesses, including former employees of Combs, are expected to testify in the coming weeks, revealing more about his alleged exploitative behavior and the culture of violence surrounding his relationships, according to SFGate and Africanews.