Overview

• Jane, testifying under a pseudonym, said she felt compelled to attend Combs’s arranged parties out of fear he would stop paying her rent and legal bills.
• She recounted years of physical and sexual abuse including beatings, forced drug use and being made to conceal injuries with makeup.
• Prosecutors have presented video evidence and witness statements to support allegations that Combs controlled and coerced partners in a criminal enterprise.
• The defense argued that key witness Cassie Ventura’s account contained inconsistencies and moved for a mistrial, but Judge Arun Subramanian rejected the motion.
• Combs maintains his innocence, has pleaded not guilty to all charges and faces up to life in prison if convicted, with the trial expected to last several more weeks.