Cassandra Ventura Testifies Sean Combs Raped Her in 2018

Ventura's Testimony of Abuse

• 🎤 Cassandra Ventura, also known as Cassie, testified in Manhattan federal court that Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her in 2018 after their relationship ended.
• 💥 She detailed instances where Combs allegedly beat her during organized sex parties he called 'freakoffs'.
• ⚠️ Ventura stated that Combs threatened to ruin her career by releasing videos of her participation in these events.
• 🗣️ She recounted specific physical abuse, stating, "he would grab me up, push me down, hit me in the side of the head and kick me."

Evidence Presented in Court

• 📹 Jurors viewed a 2016 surveillance video showing Combs throwing Ventura to the ground and kicking her in a Los Angeles hotel hallway.
• 🤕 Ventura explained the video was taken after a 'freakoff' where Combs gave her a black eye.
• ⚖️ Combs has since apologized for the video and agreed to a $20 million settlement to end Ventura's civil lawsuit against him in 2023.
• 📸 Seven still photos from videos of the 'freakoffs', showing Ventura with various escorts, were presented to the jury, causing visible reactions.

Sean Combs' Legal Situation

• 🎶 Ventura, an R&B singer, was in a relationship with Combs for over a decade, which she described as once loving but deteriorated.
• 🚫 Combs has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
• ⏳ The federal trial is expected to last up to two months.
• ⛓️ If convicted, Combs faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and potentially life behind bars.