Archive · 19 May 2025
Cassie Testifies in Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial
Cassie, whose legal name is Casandra Ventura, is testifying against her ex-boyfriend, Sean "Diddy" Combs, in a sex trafficking trial.
She claims he pressured her into sexual acts and was often violent.
They met when she was 19 and began a relationship that lasted about a decade.
Cassie alleges that Combs controlled her and threatened her.
Combs' attorneys say sexual acts were consensual.
The trial is expected to last about two months.
If convicted, Combs faces at least 15 years in prison.
Cassie testified about being pressured into degrading sexual encounters.
Cassie alleged that Combs was often violent and controlling.
Combs' attorneys acknowledge some violence but claim acts were consensual.
The trial is expected to last approximately two months.
Combs faces charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
- Who
- Cassie (Casandra Ventura) and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
- What
- Cassie is testifying about alleged physical and sexual abuse, including being pressured into degrading sexual encounters and beatings by Combs. Combs faces charges including sex trafficking.
- When
- The trial started recently, with Cassie's testimony beginning on Tuesday. Cassie met Combs in 2005.
- Where
- Los Angeles home of Sean “Diddy” Combs and the courthouse where the trial is being held.
- Why
- Cassie is providing testimony in a sex trafficking trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, detailing allegations of abuse and coercion.
Cassie's Testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' Defense
Nature of Sexual Encounters
Cassie's Testimony
Cassie claims the sexual acts were not consensual due to pressure, coercion, and abuse.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' Defense
Combs' attorneys maintain the sexual acts were consensual.
- Plaintiff
- Casandra Ventura (Cassie)
- Defendant
- Sean "Diddy" Combs
- Charges
- Sex trafficking and racketeering
- Relationship began
- 2005
- Relationship duration
- Approximately 10 years
- Potential prison sentence if convicted
- At least 15 years