Cassandra Ventura

known professionally as Cassie, testified against Sean “Diddy” Combs in his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial. She detailed her experiences with Combs, alleging years of physical abuse, intimidation, coercion, blackmail and sexual exploitation during their relationship.

Some key points from her testimony include ¹:

– Abuse: Combs would allegedly physically abuse Cassie during arguments, including hitting, dragging and kicking her.

– “Freak Offs”: Combs pressured Cassie to participate in his “freak offs,” hours-long sex parties involving multiple partners, which she felt coerced into due to blackmail materials.

– Blackmail: Cassie stated that Combs used blackmail materials to control her participation in these sex parties, threatening to make the content public if she didn’t comply.

– Relationship Background: Cassie met Combs in 2005 when she was 19, and they began dating after he signed her to his record label, Bad Boy Records.

– Previous Lawsuit: Cassie filed a lawsuit against Combs in 2023 alleging similar abuse and exploitation, which was settled quickly.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. His trial is ongoing, with potential sentencing ranging from 15 years to life in prison if convicted.