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Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged pattern of sexual and physical abuse is coming into focus as more of the hip-hop mogul's former associates speak out during his criminal trial.
After harrowing testimony from Combs' ex-assistant, a woman going by the pseudonym "Mia," prosecutors returned to court on May 30 to continue building their case against the Grammy-winning rapper in his sweeping federal sex-crimes case.
During her second day of testimony on May 30, Mia paints a picture of long-term emotional and professional manipulation. She describes a dynamic where Combs' alleged threats were used to maintain control, including using an unreleased ABC series as leverage, and caused lasting trauma.
Mia's testimony followed similar allegations from Deonte Nash, a friend and stylist of Ventura Fine, who claimed Combs tried to control all aspects of Cassie's life during their decadelong relationship.
