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The highly anticipated sex trafficking trial of former rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs commenced on Monday, 12 May 2025, in a New York courtroom, drawing intense national and international attention.
The trial took a significant turn on Tuesday, 13 May when singer Cassie Ventura took the stand. Ventura, who was in a relationship with Combs from 2007 to 2018, began her testimony detailing the alleged abuse she endured during their time together.
According to reports, an emotional Cassie, who is eight months pregnant with her third child , told the jury that Combs was controlling and physically abusive.
Cassie testified that Diddy paid for her assets and would sometimes take them away as punishment.
She said Diddy turned violent and would frequently bash on her head, knock her over, drag her and kick her.
Cassie also added that in the first year of their relationship Diddy introduced her to “freak-offs” where she was forced to have sex with male escorts while Diddy watched, directed and recorded.
She told the court that she agreed to participate because she wanted to please Diddy however, the encounters made her feel worthless.
Her testimony is expected to be a key element in the prosecution’s case against the former music executive. The trial is expected to continue for several weeks, with further testimonies and evidence to be presented.
Combs faces a number of serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and the transportation of individuals for prostitution, according to an indictment that was initially unsealed in September of last year.
Representing Combs in the proceedings are prominent attorneys Marc Agnifilo, founding partner, and Teny Geragos, a partner at the law firm Agnifilo Intrater. Since the initial indictment, federal prosecutors have filed two superseding indictments against the defendant, indicating the ongoing development of the case.
Judge Arun Subramanian is presiding over the high-profile trial. However, the public and media will not have visual access to the courtroom proceedings, as photography and videography are typically prohibited in federal criminal trials.
Cassie also testified that she was expected to participate in freak-offs while on her period, which she claims she also did not want https://t.co/6TYgoBLZkR pic.twitter.com/YE3mOt5vSp
— Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) May 13, 2025



