This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged pattern of sexual and physical abuse is coming into focus as more of the hip-hop mogul's former associatesspeak outduring hiscriminal trial. After harrowing testimony from Combs' ex-assistant, awoman going by the pseudonym "Mia,"prosecutors returned to court on May 30 to continue building their case against the Grammy-winning rapper in his sweeping federal sex-crimes case. During her May 29 testimony, Mia was emotional, slow and considered in her responses. Her voice often cracked as she teared up while alleging Combs attacked her and his then-girlfriendCassie Ventura Finemultiple times. "He's thrown things at me. He's thrown me against the wall. He's thrown me into a pool," she said. Mia's testimony followed similar allegations fromDeonte Nash, a friend and stylist ofVentura Fine, who claimed Combs tried to control all aspects of Cassie's life during theirdecadelong relationship. Combs, 55, wasarrested in September 2024and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. Diddy on trial newsletter:Step inside the courtroom as music mogul faces sex-crimes charges. No, despite handing down a flurry of pardons this week, including one for reality starsTodd and Julie Chrisley,President Donald Trumpdid not include Combs on that list. But thatdoesn't mean he can't. According to Michigan State law professor Brian Kalt, Trump would be within his presidential rights to extend a preemptive pardon to Combs. "These are federal charges so that's the main limit,"Kalt tells USA TODAY. "The matter has (to) be federal, it has to be criminal vs. civil, and related to something that's already been done. But the person doesn't have to even be charged yet or convicted. TheSupreme Courthas said preemptive pardons are OK." It is unclear whether Trump has an interest in Combs' case. Could Trump pardon Diddyand end his trial? Mia, whoworked for Combsfrom 2009 to 2017, testified on May 29 that he sexually assaulted her on "more than one" occasion. The former assistant alleged the first timeCombs assaulted herwas at the Plaza Hotel in New York City when they were celebrating his 40th birthday in 2009. Who is 'Mia'?Why you won't see photos of Diddy's ex-personal assistant during trial Mia recalled having two shots that were affecting her much more than alcohol typically impacted her memory and balance. She said Combs approached her in a penthouse suite andsexually assaulted her,and she woke up sitting on a chair in the morning. In later years, Combs allegedly assaulted herseveral additional times, including at his Los Angeles home and on a private plane. Prosecutors asked Mia on May 29 abouta party at Prince's housein 2011 or 2012. At the time, Mia and Cassie were staying at a hotel without Combs, but the two decided to sneak out to the "intimate" gathering at the late musician's home. Although the women reportedly attempted an abrupt exit from the party when they saw Combs arrive, Mia testified that Combs "caught up" with them andattacked Ventura Fine, with Prince's security swiftly intervening. The next day, Mia said she was told Combs was suspending her without pay because she was "being insubordinate." Mia choked up while taking the stand on May 29 as she described an alleged incident during which she wasafraid that Combs would "kill" Ventura Fine. She said she was with Cassie and Nash at the singer's Los Angeles apartment, helping her pack for a trip. They heard banging on the door, and a "very irate" Combs let himself in with a key andbegan screaming at Ventura Fine, later attacking Cassie andthrowing her to the ground. Mia claimed that working for Combs also entailed caring for Ventura Fine's injuries, which included bringing her "whatever she needed," such as arnica gel tohelp heal her bruises. When the wounds were "too obvious to cover up," Ventura Fine was forced to stay at hotels, the woman explained. Combs is facing federal sex-crimes and trafficking charges in a sprawling lawsuit that has eroded his status as a power player and kingmaker in the entertainment industry. He wasarrested in September 2024and later charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The rapper has pleaded not guilty to all five counts against him. Racketeering is the participation in an illegal scheme under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute, or RICO, as a way for the U.S. government to prosecute organizations that contribute to criminal activity. Using RICO law, which is typically aimed attargeting multi-person criminal organizations,prosecutors allegethat Combs coerced victims, some of whom they say were sex workers, through intimidation and narcotics to participate in "freak offs" — sometimes dayslong sex performances that federal prosecutors allege they have video of. The trial will not be televised, as cameras are typically not allowed in federal criminal trial proceedings. USA TODAY will be reporting live from the courtroom.Sign up for our newsletterfor more updates. Contributing: USA TODAY staff If you are a survivor of sexual assault,RAINNoffers support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) andHotline.RAINN.organd en EspañolRAINN.org/es. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788. 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