David James, a former personal assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs, gave compelling testimony on Monday, vividly recalling details of his two-year stint at Combs’ side.
David James, Combs’s former personal assistant, will take the witness stand for the second day. James began his tearful testimony yesterday, describing his hiring process when an executive at Bad Boy Entertainment told him, “This is Mr. Combs’ kingdom, and we are all here to serve in it.” James said Ventura told him she couldn’t leave Combs because he controlled her career and money.
After James’ testimony, the government is expected to call three witnesses to the stand on Tuesday: Sharay Hayes, Regina Ventura and Jourdan Atkinson.
Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him.
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