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Hi, I'm Eva Pilgrim. Thanks for streaming with us today. It was about the money. Two witnesses taking the stand talking about just that in the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial against Sean Diddy Combs. A hotel employee testifying under immunity telling the jury Combs gave him over $100,000

Hi, I'm Eva Pilgrim. Thanks for streaming with us today. It was about the money. Two witnesses taking the stand talking about just that in the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial against Sean Diddy Combs. A hotel employee testifying under immunity telling the jury Combs gave him over $100,000

cash for the 2016 surveillance footage that shows the hip hop mogul attacking then girlfriend Cassie Ventura inside a Los Angeles hotel. Eddie Garcia saying Combs asked me if I knew who he was and said that something like this could ruin him. After Garcia got the money, he says Combs told him to not make any big purchases.

cash for the 2016 surveillance footage that shows the hip hop mogul attacking then girlfriend Cassie Ventura inside a Los Angeles hotel. Eddie Garcia saying Combs asked me if I knew who he was and said that something like this could ruin him. After Garcia got the money, he says Combs told him to not make any big purchases.

We also heard from Combs' former chief financial officer who explained his business. Combs has denied all allegations in this case. There is a lot to get to, including a notable witness we expect to testify tomorrow. Also coming up, the former NYPD detective known as the Hip Hop Cop. He investigated the murders of rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.

We also heard from Combs' former chief financial officer who explained his business. Combs has denied all allegations in this case. There is a lot to get to, including a notable witness we expect to testify tomorrow. Also coming up, the former NYPD detective known as the Hip Hop Cop. He investigated the murders of rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.

He joins us in studio to give us a glimpse into the world of hip hop then. and now. But we begin with ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Erin Koturski live outside the federal courthouse here in Manhattan. And Erin, that 2016 video of Combs attacking Cassie Ventura in the hotel back in the spotlight today, what did we learn about it?

He joins us in studio to give us a glimpse into the world of hip hop then. and now. But we begin with ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Erin Koturski live outside the federal courthouse here in Manhattan. And Erin, that 2016 video of Combs attacking Cassie Ventura in the hotel back in the spotlight today, what did we learn about it?

We also know that Combs' mother and some of his other family members were in court today. What was their response to what they saw and heard?

We also know that Combs' mother and some of his other family members were in court today. What was their response to what they saw and heard?

Combs' former CFO also took the stand today. What did he say about Combs' business dealings?

Combs' former CFO also took the stand today. What did he say about Combs' business dealings?

Ferguson worked for Combs for some 20 years. Did the two have any interactions in court today?

Ferguson worked for Combs for some 20 years. Did the two have any interactions in court today?

Also, I have to ask you, Aaron, we heard there may have been some sort of outburst in the courtroom this morning. What happened?

Also, I have to ask you, Aaron, we heard there may have been some sort of outburst in the courtroom this morning. What happened?

Aaron Katursky for us there at the Federal Courthouse. Aaron, thank you so much. Now to break down today's testimony, let's bring in ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmeyer. Brian, you were there in court today. What stood out to you about everything that you heard?

Aaron Katursky for us there at the Federal Courthouse. Aaron, thank you so much. Now to break down today's testimony, let's bring in ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmeyer. Brian, you were there in court today. What stood out to you about everything that you heard?