case that the justices will hear on Tuesday.

Then comes the closer, “The Day That I Met God,” a weird and whimsical benedictory mix of horns, strings, faith, pain management and more. Hope and uplift can sound good loud.For more AP reviews of recent music releases, visit:

NEW YORK (AP) — Casandra Ventura, the R&B singer and actor known simply as, began testifying Tuesday in' sex trafficking trial. She is expected to return to the stand on Wednesday.

The music mogul is charged with leveraging his status to coerce women — including Cassie — into abusive sexual encounters and using violence if they refused. He has pleaded not guilty. Cassiealleging years of rape and abuse. The suit was settled within hours, but was followed by dozens of similar legal claims and touched off a criminal investigation.

Here’s what you need to know about the 38-year-old star witness:

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura is testifying today in his sex trafficking trial. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports from the courthouse.In all, five books are at issue in the high court case, touching on the same themes found in classic stories that include Snow White, Cinderella and Peter Pan, the school system’s lawyers wrote.

In “Prince and Knight,” two men fall in love after they rescue the kingdom, and each other. “Love, Violet” deals with a girl’s anxiety about giving a valentine to another girl. “Born Ready” is the story of a transgender boy’s decision to share his gender identity with his family and the world. “Intersection Allies” describes nine characters of varying backgrounds, including one who is gender-fluid.Billy Moges, a board member of the Kids First parents’ group that sued over the books, said the content is sexual, confusing and inappropriate for young schoolchildren.

The writers’ group Pen America said in a court filing what the parents want is “a constitutionally suspect book ban by another name.” Pen America reported more than 10,000 books were banned in the last school year.is expected by early summer.