The Trial: Abuse or Coercion?
The newly seated jury heard opening statements with dueling explanations of events: The government said the evidence will show that the sexual conduct in this case was coercive and criminal. The defense conceded Combs āhas a temperā and āgot violentā when they say he drank or used drugs, but said domestic violence is not part of the charges. Early prosecution witnesses included a former hotel security guard who testified about Combsās violence toward Cassie in a 2016 incident and a male escort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The newly seated jury heard opening statements with dueling explanations of events: The government said the evidence will show that the sexual conduct in this case was coercive and criminal. The defense conceded Combs āhas a temperā and āgot violentā when they say he drank or used drugs, but said domestic violence is not part of the charges. Early prosecution witnesses included a former hotel security guard who testified about Combsās violence toward Cassie in a 2016 incident and a male escort. ...