During her first day of testimony, Cassie described being pressured into degrading sexual encounters with paid sex workers. She also recounted being beaten numerous times by Combs when she did things that displeased him — like smiling at him the wrong way.

After pleading not guilty, Combs’ highly anticipated trial began on May 12. On day two, key witness Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura took the stand, delivering an emotional testimony filled with explosive claims from their decade-long relationship. From the legal teams to the witnesses, here's a guide to the key players in Diddy's sex trafficking trial.

As federal cases prohibit cameras in the courtroom, sketches are our best bet for a look inside the proceedings.

Lawyers for Misa Hylton, who previously showed support for Diddy accuser Cassie, said that she was at the trial to support her son with the music mogul.

Diddy sex-trafficking trial begins, Taylor Swift faces a subpoena, Halle Bailey wins a restraining order and more in this recap of music law news.