Popstar Testifies Against Diddy in Explosive Trial

Dawn Richard testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial, accusing him of abusing his then-girlfriend, singer Cassie. Combs faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and more. Cassie claims years of abuse and coercion into drug-fueled parties. The high-profile trial could reshape perceptions of the hip-hop mogul.

Dawn Richard, pop singer and former Danity Kane member, is set to take the witness stand again in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' high-profile sex trafficking trial. Her testimony last week painted a grim picture of abuse, alleging Combs beat and terrorized his then-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, in 2009.

Combs, facing charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, has pleaded not guilty, maintaining his innocence. Held in Brooklyn jail from September, Combs risks a 15-year to life sentence if convicted. The trial is drawing significant media attention due to Combs' influence in the music industry.

Ventura, a key prosecution witness, detailed years of alleged physical and emotional abuse. Her testimony, highlighting drug-fueled sex parties, forms a crucial part of the case. Richard and Ventura's civil lawsuits against Combs underscore the serious allegations that could forever tarnish Combs' legacy if proven true.

(With inputs from agencies.)