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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Highlights Alleged Threats, Abuse, and Criminal Enterprise

Federal prosecutors detail coercion, drug-fueled 'freak offs,' and threats against Kid Cudi as testimony continues in New York.

Overview

  • Cassie Ventura's mother testified that Combs demanded $20,000 and threatened to release explicit videos of her daughter when she dated Kid Cudi in 2011.
  • Homeland Security agents presented evidence from a 2024 raid on Combs's Miami home, including drugs, disassembled AR-15 parts, and items tied to alleged 'freak offs.'
  • Prosecutors allege Combs orchestrated decades-long, drug-fueled sexual performances involving coerced participants and male escorts.
  • Dr. Dawn Hughes, a trauma psychologist, explained how victims often feel trapped in abusive relationships, contextualizing Cassie's testimony about returning to Combs multiple times.
  • Kid Cudi is expected to testify about his brief relationship with Cassie and allegations that Combs threatened to bomb his car in a jealous rage.