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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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