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Key moments from first week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial

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Sean “Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial began this week , opening a window into what prosecutors say was the sordid world of group sex, drugs and violence.

Ex-girlfriend, Cassie , testified she was beaten and pressured into degrading sexual performances with strangers.

Defense lawyer Teny Geragos took a novel approach to defending Combs in her opening statement.

During a 2009 incident in his home, Richard said Combs tried to strike Cassie in the head with a black skillet before he put his arm around her neck and dragged her up the stairs. “I was scared for her and scared to do anything," she said. “I had never seen anything like that before.” Richard , who was later a member of the Combs ' band Diddy — Dirty Money, sued the producer last year , accusing him of physical abuse, groping, and psychological abuse during the years they worked together. His representative denied the claims at the time..