The high-profile federal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs entered its second day in lower Manhattan, with former girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura taking the stand as a key witness.

Ventura, who is eight and a half months pregnant, is expected to provide testimony over several days regarding the claims against Combs, who faces serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

Ventura described her relationship with Combs by recounting incidents of physical violence.

When asked about the frequency of this violence, she responded, "too frequently," while visibly emotional during her testimony.

Her statements revealed disturbing details regarding what she termed "freak-offs," which involved hiring escorts for sexual encounters where Combs directed the activities.

Ventura noted that these experiences felt like a job to her, stating that she felt a "responsibility" to satisfy Combs’ desires.

She elaborated on how Combs had preferences for her appearance, including specific grooming requests and prohibitions on personal devices to enforce his control over her life.

Describing her feelings during these encounters, Ventura expressed that they left her feeling "horrible" and "worthless," often lasting days without rest.

She outlined moments of extreme humiliation, including being subjected to acts that caused physical discomfort and psychological distress.

"I choked, I didn’t want to be doing that," she said, recalling a particularly distressing encounter.

Ventura’s testimony indicated a substantial power imbalance in the relationship, marked by Combs’ aggressive control over various aspects of her life, including her career and personal decisions.

The court also heard testimony from Daniel Phillip, a former manager of a male revue show, who described incidents where Combs allegedly subjected Ventura to violent outbursts, including throwing a liquor bottle in her direction and physically dragging her into another room.

Phillip testified that during such altercations, Ventura appeared terrified and visibly shaken.

Combs has been accused of operating a criminal enterprise that exploited women through coercive tactics, involving the recording of sexual encounters to blackmail victims.

Witnesses have recounted a pattern of abuse, alleging that Combs would react violently when women resisted his demands.

Prosecutors assert that Combs exploited his celebrity status and business power to engage in these alleged criminal behaviors consistently over nearly two decades.

The trial commenced on Monday, with opening statements from prosecutors alleging that Combs' actions constitute serious crimes, including sex trafficking.

In contrast, defense attorneys have portrayed the relationships as consensual, suggesting that the plaintiffs are motivated by financial gain.

The trial is expected to last approximately eight to ten weeks, drawing significant media attention due to Combs' stature within the music industry and the serious nature of the allegations against him.

If convicted, he faces the possibility of life in prison.

Combs remains in custody following his arrest in September, and the proceedings are being held without live television coverage, following federal court rules.