Cassie Ventura, the 38-year-old singer and former partner of Sean "Diddy" Combs, is at the center of a high-profile federal trial that has captured global attention. As the key witness in Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering case, Ventura's harrowing testimony has shed light on a decade-long relationship marked by alleged abuse, manipulation, and exploitation.
During her emotional testimony, Ventura detailed a pattern of control and abuse, including being coerced into drug-fueled sexual encounters known as "freak-offs," which Combs allegedly orchestrated and recorded. She recounted instances of physical violence, such as a 2016 hotel incident where surveillance footage purportedly shows Combs assaulting her. Ventura also testified about a 2018 incident where she alleges Combs raped her in her home after their relationship had ended.
The trial has also brought to light a $20 million civil settlement between Ventura and Combs in 2023, which was reached swiftly after she filed a lawsuit alleging rape and abuse. This settlement has since prompted a broader federal investigation into Combs' conduct.
Ventura's testimony has been supported by other witnesses, including an escort who claimed Combs paid him for sexual encounters involving Ventura, and a hotel security manager who testified about the aftermath of the 2016 assault. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges, with his defense asserting that the encounters were consensual.
The trial, which began on May 12, 2025, is expected to last several weeks, with more witnesses anticipated to testify. As the proceedings continue, Ventura's courage in coming forward has sparked widespread discussions about abuse, power dynamics, and accountability in the entertainment industry.
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