The long-awaited proceeding in federal court in Manhattan kicked off Monday with opening statements. Prosecutors painted a picture of Combs as a violent individual running a criminal enterprise, based on coercing people — using drugs, threats and physical force — to participate in orchestrated sex acts called "freak offs."

Cassie Ventura, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend, is expected to testify in court today. Her attorney signaled that she’s ready to take the stand while he was arriving at the Manhattan courthouse Tuesday morning.