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Cassie Ventura Testifies in P. Diddy’s Federal Sex Trafficking Trial

The R&B singer recounts years of abuse, coercion, and violence, as prosecutors present evidence of a criminal enterprise led by the hip-hop mogul.

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Sean Combs face à sa petite amie de l’époque, Cassie Ventura, lors de son procès pour trafic sexuel à New York, le 13 mai.
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Inculpé de cinq chefs d'accusation, Sean Combs, 55 ans, a plaidé non coupable et a nié les accusations à son encontre.

Overview

  • Cassie Ventura delivered emotional testimony detailing over a decade of physical violence, coerced drug-fueled sexual encounters, and threats from Sean Combs.
  • Prosecutors presented surveillance footage of a 2016 Los Angeles hotel assault where Combs was seen beating and dragging Ventura, corroborated by a security guard's testimony.
  • Witness Daniel Phillip testified about being paid thousands of dollars to participate in orchestrated sexual acts, witnessing violent behavior by Combs towards Ventura.
  • Ventura described being forced to participate in 'freak-off' orgies under threat of blackmail with compromising videos and detailed her struggles with drug use to cope.
  • Combs, who denies all charges and claims all acts were consensual, remains in custody and faces a potential life sentence if convicted.