Washington, May 10 -- In a stunning revelation just days before his highly anticipated federal trial begins, music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorney, Marc Agnifilo, confirmed that domestic violence occurred in the rapper's previous relationship.

Agnifilo's statement on May 9 marked a significant moment in the ongoing case, in which Combs faces serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.

"We are going to take the position that there was mutual violence in their relationship," Agnifilo told the court, referring to Combs' past romance with former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, as per E! News.

He elaborated that there was "hitting on both sides" and that such behaviour was "relevant in terms of the coercive aspects" of the case.

The...