On May 13, 2025, singer Cassie Ventura testified in the federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial of her former partner, Sean “Diddy” Combs, in Manhattan. Visibly pregnant, Ventura recounted a decade-long relationship marked by escalating abuse, control, and coercion.
Key Points from Cassie Ventura’s Testimony:
Initiation of Relationship: Ventura described how her relationship with Combs began on her 21st birthday and quickly evolved into a dynamic where he exerted significant control over her personal and professional life.
Physical Abuse:
She detailed numerous instances of physical violence, including being hit, kicked, dragged, and stomped on the head. A 2016 hotel security video, presented as evidence, allegedly shows Combs assaulting Ventura.
Coerced Sexual Activities: Ventura testified about being compelled to participate in events termed “Freak Offs,” where she was made to engage in sexual acts with male escorts while Combs watched. She expressed feelings of worthlessness and humiliation associated with these events.
Substance Use and Coercion: She recounted that the first time they had sexual relations, she was under the influence of alcohol and ecstasy provided by Combs, leaving her disoriented and unable to consent fully.
Emotional Manipulation and Surveillance:
Ventura spoke of Combs’ controlling behavior, including monitoring her communications, dictating her appearance, and threatening to release explicit videos to manipulate her actions.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. His legal team contends that the relationship was consensual and that the allegations are financially motivated.
The trial is ongoing, with Ventura’s testimony expected to continue throughout the week.
