Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex-trafficking trial continued on Day 9, where Kid Cudi testified about his Porche being set on fire as Mylah Morales detailed alleged abuse.

Jennifer Beidel, a former US attorney for the Southern District of New York, tells the BBC that because of the length of Casandra Ventura and Sean "Diddy" Combs' relationship - about a decade, on and off - Ventura's testimony in this case is crucial.

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Diddy's racketeering and sex trafficking trial is underway, but folks looking to see what's happening in the courtroom are out of luck as there is no livestream available for viewing. People can't get a front row seat like other highly publicized trials because Diddy is facing federal charges,

However, Diddy’s lawyer sought to undermine her credibility - as she's the prosecution’s star witness. They showed sexually explicit text messages she sent to the rap mogul in court. The defence argued that Cassie was a willing participant in the 'freak-offs', where she had sex with escorts while Diddy watched.

In its earliest days, a broad racketeering-conspiracy and sex-trafficking case has zoomed in on a single relationship.

If you've been keeping up with the trial against Diddy, get your information from these Black women journalists keeping us up-to-date with the latest developments.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for allegedly forcing women into sex parties through abuse and violence. But you won't see testimonies. Here's why.