Combs in court docket
Sean Combs arrived in court this morning wearing a sweater over a white shirt.
Here’s a recap of yesterday’s testimony
Three witnesses testified yesterday on how Sean Combs appeared to control Casandra Ventura.
The witnesses were: Dawn Richard, a singer in Combs’ former girl group Danity Kane, Ventura’s former best friend Kerry Morgan, and David James, a personal assistant who worked for Combs from 2007 to 2009.
Richard recalled how Combs would allegedly punch and choke Ventura. Morgan testified that she witnessed Diddy assault Ventura twice, once in Jamaica and once in Los Angeles. Morgan also testified that Combs assaulted her in Ventura’s home, leading to a falling out between Morgan and Ventura. James testified that Ventura told him Combs controlled her career and money.
David James’ testimony to continue this morning
The seventh day of testimony in Sean Combs’ trial should start with continued questioning for his former personal assistant, David James.
James gave compelling testimony yesterday, vividly recalling details of his two-year stint at Combs’ side.
The witness was emotional at times, shedding tears as he described a few of the better days and extra rocky occasions Combs and Ventura loved.
Sharing their front-row seat to Combs/Ventura’s life
Jurors will get a extra insider’s take a look at the luxurious—and infrequently tumultuous—life-style Combs led with Cassie Ventura.
After James’ testimony, the federal government is anticipated to name three witnesses at the moment: Sharay Hayes, Regina Ventura and Jourdan Atkinson.
Hayes is an unique dancer referred to as “The Punisher,” whereas Regina Ventura is Cassie’s mom and Atkinson as soon as labored as a private chef for Combs.
Final week, Cassie Ventura described how Combs directed her to rent male intercourse staff to participate in “freak offs,” usually lengthy and drug-fueled origies choreographed by the defendant who watched in the identical room.
