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).

A jury of 12 New Yorkers, plus a half-dozen alternates, is hearing testimony at the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Combs, wearing a white sweater, entered the packed courtroom shortly before 9 a.m., hugged his lawyers and gave a thumbs up to supporters seated behind him.