Cassie Ventura's explosive and emotional testimony in court on Tuesday delivered allegations of physical, sexual and psychological abuse by Sean 'Diddy' Combs during their 10-year relationship.

The singer, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, became emotional at one point during her first day of testimony, saying she didn’t want to disappoint Sean “Diddy” Combs.

A legal expert suggests Diddy's federal troubles may stem less from past abuse allegations and more from upsetting someone powerful enough to unleash the full weight of the government against him.

Cassie testified about her relationship and allegations of abuse involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs in his sex trafficking trial

Cassie, who is eight months pregnant with her third child, is the prosecution's star witness in her ex-boyfriend Diddy's criminal trial

Disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs' three daughters left the courtroom as they heard the testimony of a witness and graphic claims about their dad

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The rapper-producer and entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could land him in prison for life. As the trial gets underway in New York City, we’re breaking down the chain of events that brought Combs to this point.