14-05-2025

Diddy's Ex-Girlfriend Testifies to Abuse in Sex-Trafficking Trial

Date: 14-05-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | nytimes.com: 1 | scmp.com: 1
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Source: scmp.com

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Summary

Cassie Ventura, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend, testified in his sex-trafficking trial, alleging physical and emotional abuse, and describing 'freak-offs' where she was coerced into sex acts with male escorts. She claimed Combs controlled her life and used explicit videos to blackmail her, affecting her music career and self-worth.

Key Points

  • Cassie Ventura testified to being physically and emotionally abused by Combs
  • She described 'freak-offs' involving sex acts with male escorts while Combs watched
  • Combs allegedly used explicit videos to blackmail Ventura, impacting her career

Articles in this Cluster

Tearful Casandra Ventura tells court Diddy beat and humiliated herBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

Casandra Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, testified in his sex-trafficking trial, alleging physical and emotional abuse, and describing 'freak-offs' where she was coerced into sex acts with male escorts while Combs watched. Ventura claimed Combs controlled her life, dictating her actions and choices, and that she was left feeling 'humiliated' and 'worthless'. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Entities: Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Casandra Ventura, New York, Craigslist, BBCTone: negativeSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Key Moments in the Third Day of the Sean Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial - The New York Times

The article discusses the third day of Sean Combs's sex-trafficking trial, where Cassie Ventura testified about the physical and emotional abuse she suffered during their relationship. She described instances of violence, rape, and blackmail, and how Combs used explicit videos to threaten her. The prosecution is using her testimony to build a case against Combs, who is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
Entities: Sean Combs, Cassie Ventura, The New York Times, CNN, Kid CudiTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend tells court he forced her into drug-fuelled sex parties | South China Morning Post

Singer Cassie Ventura, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend, testified in his sex trafficking trial that he forced her into participating in drug-fuelled sex parties, known as 'Freak Offs', for about a decade. She claimed Combs blackmailed her with videos of the encounters, affecting her music career and self-worth.
Entities: Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Cassie Ventura, Casandra Ventura, Manhattan federal court, Bad Boy RecordsTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform