Cassie Ventura's mom and exotic dancer nicknamed 'The Punisher' take the stand in Diddy's trial

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Prosecutors called four witnesses to the stand today in an effort to paint a wider portrait of Diddy’s alleged abusive behavior and his complex relationship with his ex-girlfriend Cassie, who spent four grueling days answering questions last week. The key moments from today’s testimony:
David James, Diddy’s former personal assistant, returned to the stand and testified that he quit his job after he saw the rapper arm himself with three handguns to possibly confront rival hip-hop mogul Suge Knight at a Los Angeles dinner in 2008. James said that he was “shook up” by the episode and that he began to feel his life was in danger.
Regina Ventura, the mother of Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, said she felt “physically sick” after her daughter told her he had threatened to release explicit videos because Cassie was dating rapper Kid Cudi. Diddy wanted $20,000 in exchange, Cassie’s mom testified. She also told jurors she took photos of bruises on her daughter.
Sharay Hayes, a male stripper nicknamed “The Punisher,” testified about being hired for as many as 12 choreographed “freak offs” with Diddy and Cassie. Hayes, facing cross-examination from defense lawyer Xavier Donaldson, agreed that Cassie did not appear to be in any “discomfort” during the marathon sexual encounters.
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