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On Tuesday, the jury saw more footage of “freak offs” as defense attorneys tried to argue that Combs and his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, had a more loving relationship than the prosecution has portrayed.

Special Agent DeLeassa Penland reviewed phone records between Combs and Ventura and testified that the hip-hop mogul incessantly called and texted Ventura after hitting her at a hotel in 2016.

Under cross-examination, defense attorneys showed jurors other messages between the two that suggested a warmer side to their relationship.

Yesterday’s proceedings got off to a heated start, with Judge Arun Subramanian scolding both legal teams after an article was published containing information that was under seal. He warned both sides that they could face consequences if that continued.

Here’s Kelly Rissman’s report.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial is set to hear from Brendan Paul, a former assistant and alleged “drug mule” to the rapper, on Wednesday.

Paul’s appearance was touted earlier this week but has been delayed by the prolonged testimony of one of the summary witnesses and questions over two of the jurors involved.

The government is now saying it expects to conclude its case on Friday.

Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs as it resumes in New York.

Combs is facing sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy charges.

He was arrested in September 2024 as federal authorities alleged he threatened, abused and coerced victims “to fulfill his sexual desires” between 2004 and 2024.

Combs has denied any accusations of wrongdoing.