Cassie Ventura took the stand this week as the key witness in the trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, sharing her emotional account of alleged abuse during their decade-long relationship. Ventura, now 38, described a pattern of sexual, physical, and mental mistreatment by Combs, who is facing serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering.
Ventura’s testimony began on Tuesday, where she expressed how Combs controlled many aspects of her life. She described disturbing incidents, including what she called “freak-offs,” where she claimed Combs or escorts would urinate on her. “I don’t want anyone to urinate on me,” she stated, recalling how she often choked due to the overwhelming experiences.
These “freak-offs,” which Ventura characterized as exhausting sex parties, could last for days and left her feeling degraded. She described the elaborate nature of these events, stating they sometimes lasted four days or longer, with breaks in between. “The freak-offs became a job,” she said, explaining how they made her feel “disgusting” and “humiliated.”
Ventura detailed how Combs dictated every part of these encounters, even down to her appearance, insisting she wear her nails a certain way and apply baby oil frequently to maintain a “glistening” look. She also recounted times when Combs would punish her by cutting off her access to her phone and computer, depending on his mood.
Reflecting on their relationship, Ventura admitted she was “naive” when they first met and felt a sense of awe towards Combs and his success. She mentioned signing a 10-album deal with his label, Bad Boy Records, which added to her feelings of being trapped. “When you’re in love with someone you don’t want to disappoint them,” she shared.
During cross-examination, Combs’ defense team attempted to argue that their encounters were consensual. The judge denied a request from the defense to have Ventura sit out of view from the jury to lessen the impact of her visible pregnancy, which is now in its third trimester.
The trial is expected to last eight weeks, and Combs, 44, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. If found guilty, he could face a lengthy prison sentence. As the proceedings continue, Ventura’s testimony sheds light on the troubling allegations against the music mogul.