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Cassie Ventura Not in the stands this week, but her testimony is still vaguely visible in the lawsuit. Today, federal prosecutors gather witnesses seem to be trying to strengthen her account of drug-driven “freaks” and years of domestic abuse. In the coming weeks, prosecutors are expected to link her story to wider sexual trafficking allegations against Didi.

Today's critical moment:

• Gerard GannonA federal agent who planned to search at Diddy's Miami home last year, took jurors to browse photos of items caught on the property, including a cell phone stuffed in Balenciaga boots, a Gucci bag containing drugs (such as chloramine and MDMA), dozens of lubricant bottles of lubricant and .45 cups of bottles and .45-Caliber Handgun in A Red Red the Red shade cascade.
• Dawn HughesA clinical and forensic psychologist told jurors that victims of domestic violence often stay with abusers, sometimes delaying disclosure of their experiences. The prosecution is called Hughes to refute the defense's suggestion (and other women) may leave Didi.
• George KaplanCombs' former aide was granted immunity to testify, telling Didi that he "threatened" his work every month. Kaplan said he brought "supplies" to hotel rooms - candles, baby oil, lubricants. He said he was expected to sort out after his stay at Diddy, which “hints” that his character is to protect the rapper’s image.

View from the inside

Adam Reiss, Chloe Melas and Katherine Koretski

Today, two members of Didi’s defense team have attracted attention today. Geragos words Actively interrogating Gannon, suggesting that federal investigators who searched Miami for Didi's property manipulated the purpose of their discovery to take pictures and arrange objects in a way that makes them look evil.

afternoon, Jonathan Bach Cross-examination of Hughes. Diddy sat in a chair and seemed to be paying close attention to Bach's inquiry, which focused on Hughes did not personally evaluate the main participants in the case. Hughes told the court earlier that she did not legally interview the defendant or witness.

Analysis: Professional knowledge or daily knowledge?

Danny Cevallos

The government must limit Hughes’ testimony about why victims remain in relationships, how they deal with the relationship, why they postpone reporting abuse and the effects of trauma on memory. She is not allowed to testify against “interpersonal violence,” “forced control,” or “psychological aggression.” The defense tried to ban Hughes' testimony, but that didn't work.

As the government notes in its documents, such testimony is usually allowed in similar circumstances. But is there a little defense? Consider some of Hughes’ areas of expert testimony: victims often stay in abusive relationships, victims will wait for years to report abuse, and trauma bonds can keep the victim from leaving. Does this expertise require expert testimony? Or something within the scope of the daily experience and knowledge of an ordinary juror?

Hughes' testimony was victory when the judge thought it was acceptable. Hughes shouldn't strengthen the testimony of witnesses like Ventura, but that's actually what she did.

What's next

tomorrow: Kaplan is expected to return to the stance for a more direct inquiry - at some point the rapper Kudy, boy Will also testify.

PSA: Every night, at Diddy’s trial, NBC’s “Dateline” abandons the special episodes of the “True Crime Weekly” podcast to allow you to speed up. "Dateline" correspondent Andrea Canned Chat with NBC News Chloe Melas and special guests - right in front of the court. Listen here.