Cassie Ventura, the 38-year-old singer and model, took the witness stand today in the federal sex trafficking trial of her ex-boyfriend, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

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Ventura, who is currently eight months pregnant with her third child and married to Alex Fine, is the star witness in the case. Her testimony has been pivotal in detailing the abuse and exploitation she allegedly endured during her decade-long relationship with Combs.

Cassie Testimony Against Diddy

In her testimony (outlined here by BBC), Ventura described a pattern of physical and emotional abuse, stating that Combs would “bash on my head, knock me over, drag me, kick me.” She further revealed his alleged mood swings and that these incidents occurred “too frequently,” leading to visible injuries such as busted lips, black eyes, and knots on her forehead.

Diddy Trial

The prosecution presented a 2016 surveillance video showing Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel hallway, which corroborated her account (here). Ventura explained that the incident occurred during a “freak-off,” a term Combs allegedly used to describe sexual encounters he coerced her into, often involving other individuals. In her testimony, she stated that these “freak-offs” would often involve a hired escort, and Combs would watch and direct her as she was with another man. She claimed that Combs used video recordings of these encounters to blackmail her into further participation.

Diddy Children

Yesterday, it was reported that Diddy’s children, who were present in the courtroom, allegedly walked out in tears, as the courtroom testimony was supposedly too graphic, according to claims here.

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The trial has drawn significant public attention, with disturbing details emerging about Combs’ alleged actions. Ventura’s courage in coming forward has been widely praised, and her testimony is expected to play a crucial role in the ongoing legal proceedings.

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