Takeaways from Cassie Ventura’s cross-examination in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial in a Manhattan courtroom includes the cross-examination of Cassie Ventura, the prosecution's star witness, in May 2025.
- The trial arises from allegations that Combs abused Ventura during their nearly 11-year relationship and coerced her into drug-fueled sex parties called 'Freak Offs'.
- Ventura testified that Combs raped her in 2018, physically abused her, forced her into hundreds of sexual encounters with male sex workers, and threatened to release degrading videos.
- Ventura, who disclosed a $20 million settlement from a 2023 lawsuit and is in her third trimester, has endured multiple days of testimony as the court seeks to finish before childbirth.
- Combs denies all charges, claiming jealousy and consensual acts, while prosecutors argue that he used his power to operate a criminal enterprise shielding long-term abuse.
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Video Diddy Trial Day 5: Cassie Ventura breaks down on the witness stand
Cassie Ventura’s cross-examination concluded on Friday, May 16, but Sean Combs’ trial is still far from over. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and a team of contributors have the latest updates.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer challenges credibility of rape allegation in Manhattan trial
NEW YORK - A lawyer representing Sean \"Diddy\" Combs in the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking trial sought in a Manhattan federal court on Friday to undercut the claim of the prosecution's star witness that Combs raped her in 2018. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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