Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial continues after news of Cassie Ventura's birth
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Police and fire investigators who looked into the rapper Kid Cudi's allegations and a celebrity stylist who said he witnessed several assaults testified in the third week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal criminal trial.
Prosecutors have said Combs and his inner circle used threats, violence, drugs, bribery, arson, kidnapping and lies to coerce his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and another woman into participating in 'Freak Offs' and to protect the music mogul's reputation.
The defense has acknowledged Combs was violent with romantic partners and during opening statements said he had 'a bit of a different sex life.' They also said that while Combs is 'a very flawed individual,' he has not committed the alleged federal crimes.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could face a sentence of up to life in prison.
Here's what we learned Wednesday:
LAPD and LAFD investigated Kid Cudi incidents:
Judge denies defense request for mistrial:
Celebrity stylist details Combs' control over Ventura
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