Overview

• Jurors were shown graphic photos of Cassie Ventura's injuries, including bruises, swollen lips, and a gash on her eyebrow, allegedly caused by Combs.
• Witnesses, including Dawn Richard and Kerry Morgan, testified to witnessing Combs' violent behavior, with accounts of physical abuse and threats of harm.
• Prosecutors allege Combs orchestrated drug-fueled 'freak-offs' as part of a criminal enterprise, presenting photos of hotel-room preparations and narcotics found during his arrest.
• David James, Combs' former assistant, testified that Ventura felt trapped in her relationship with Combs, who controlled her career, finances, and personal life.
• Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, faces charges under RICO statutes, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.