Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, began what could be a days-long testimony in Combs’ sex trafficking trial Tuesday, alleging on the witness stand Combs had subjected her to physical abuse and coerced her to participate in “freak off” sex performances. (Here is a complete list of the allegations against Combs).

Judge Arun Subramanian said he feared jurors might grow uneasy over the weekend and drop off the panel before the trial begins on Monday.

Leading up to his criminal trial, Sean “Diddy” Combs has bolstered his legal team, but one lawyer in the courtroom gained some attention as jury selection began this week.

The criminal trial for Sean "Diddy" Combs kicked off with jury selection in Manhattan ... which is frequently the case in high-profile trials in which jurors could face threats or harassment ...