Cassie Testifies To Years of Abuse, Coercion, And Control At Diddy Sex Trafficking Trial
Cassandra Ventura, the singer known as Cassie, described in graphic detail being subjected to sexual coercion, blackmail and physical violence during her testimony at ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial for a third day Thursday.
Combs, a music mogul with a 2024 net worth estimated to be at $400 million, has pleaded not guilty to five counts related to leading a racketeering conspiracy that coerced women — including Cassie — into days-long, drug-fueled sex acts that he referred to as “freak-offs.”
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Ventura testified that she was coerced into “freak-offs” by Combs, describing them as drug-fueled sexual encounters with male prostitutes that occurred almost weekly for years. During cross-examination on Thursday, defense attorneys presented text messages between Combs and Ventura, including one where he said he wanted “a freak off right now,” to which she replied, “Lol me too. Well I want to have fun with you.” In another message, she responded “yes” when he suggested setting one up.
Ventura has recounting relying on drugs to overcome the physical and sexual abuse, testifying they both were addicted drugs at times.
She also shared that Combs would exert control over her during their relationship and engaged in instances of physical abuse. “He would bash my head, knock me over, drag me, kick me, stomp me in the head,” she testified.
Combs began dating Ventura in 2007, when he was 36 and she was 19. The two had an on-and-off relationship for over ten years. Ventura is married and currently 8 months pregnant with her third child.
