Much of the testimony was hard to watch. Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Cassie, recounted being beaten and pressured into degrading sexual performances with strangers.

Ms Ventura was there to testify in the federal sex trafficking, racketeering and prostitution case against Mr Combs, whom she accuses of abusing her and coercing her into unwanted sex acts - so-called "freak-offs" - during their 11-and-a-half year relationship.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in September 2024 and charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.