Cassie Ventura, the former girlfriend of Sean Combs, completed her four-day testimony on Friday. During her time on the stand, Ventura detailed allegations of prolonged abuse, including being coerced into drug-fueled sex parties referred to as “freak-offs.” She described instances of physical violence, psychological manipulation, and being forced to participate in non-consensual sexual activities. Ventura also testified about a 2016 incident, supported by surveillance footage, where Combs allegedly assaulted her in a hotel hallway. The Washington Post+2CBS News+2The Guardian+2
Throughout her testimony, Ventura maintained that her participation in these events was under duress and fear of retaliation. She expressed that she would return a $20 million settlement if it meant she had never experienced the abuse she described. Wikipedia+19CBS News+19ABC News+19Reuters+1CBS News+1
Defense Challenges Ventura’s Credibility
Combs’ defense team sought to portray Ventura as a willing participant in the activities she described. They presented explicit text messages and emails exchanged between Ventura and Combs, suggesting a consensual dynamic in their relationship. The defense also questioned Ventura about her drug use, implying that substance abuse may have influenced her behavior and perceptions. Reuters+1CBS News+1
Ventura acknowledged the messages and her past drug use but emphasized that Combs often supplied the substances and used them as a means of control. CBS News+2Reuters+2CBS News+2
New Witness Testifies to Alleged Abuse
Singer Dawn Richard, a former member of Danity Kane, testified that she witnessed Combs physically assault Ventura in 2009. Richard recounted an incident where Combs allegedly became enraged over a meal and proceeded to hit Ventura in the head, drag her by the hair, and continue the assault upstairs. Richard stated that Combs later dismissed the violence as “passion” and warned that people who speak out could “end up missing.” The Washington Post+6The Washington Post+6ABC News+6
Evidence Presented by Federal Agents
Special Agent Yasin Binda from Homeland Security testified about a raid conducted on Combs’ hotel suite in September 2024. Agents reportedly found $9,000 in cash, bottles of baby oil, lubricants, and drugs including ketamine and MDMA. Photographs of the items were shown to the jury, supporting Ventura’s claims about the nature of the “freak-off” events. The Washington PostABC News+1The Washington Post+1
Trial Continues Next Week
The trial, which began on May 5, 2025, is expected to last several more weeks. Combs faces multiple charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in custody after being denied bail. ABC News
The proceedings have garnered significant public attention, highlighting issues of power dynamics and abuse within the entertainment industry. Further testimonies from additional witnesses are anticipated in the coming days.New York Post+1ABC News+1
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