Overview
- David James, Combs' former assistant, testified that the music mogul consumed a daily cocktail of drugs, including Obama-shaped ecstasy pills, and carried 25 to 30 pill bottles at all times.
- James described his duties procuring drugs, stocking hotel rooms for Combs, and witnessing his drug use during business meetings and personal encounters.
- Regina Ventura, Cassie Ventura's mother, testified that Combs demanded $20,000 to suppress a sex tape and documented her daughter's bruises, allegedly caused by Combs' abuse.
- Exotic dancer Sharay Hayes stated that he engaged in sexual acts with Cassie Ventura at Combs' direction, noting mixed signals of consent during the encounters.
- Combs, who remains in custody, has pleaded not guilty, with his defense acknowledging his substance abuse and abusive behavior but asserting that all sexual acts were consensual.