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Takeaways from Cassie Ventura’s cross-examination in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial

Cassie Ventura, the prosecution's star witness, testified over several days in Manhattan about abuse claims against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in his current sex trafficking trial.
Their nearly 11-year relationship ended amid allegations that Combs violently abused Ventura and coerced her into drug-fueled sex parties called 'Freak Offs,' which defense lawyers say were consensual.
Ventura testified that Combs raped her in 2018, coerced her into participating in numerous interactions with male sex workers under his supervision, and threatened to expose humiliating videos if she did not comply.
She revealed that a 2023 lawsuit accusing Combs of years of abuse was resolved with a $20 million settlement, while Combs, who has denied charges including racketeering and sex trafficking, faces the possibility of life imprisonment.
The court has prioritized finishing Ventura’s testimony before her expected childbirth next month to complete this key phase of Combs’ two-month trial.

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