Overview

• Cassie Ventura, the central witness in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal trial, completed her fourth day of testimony, recounting alleged abuse, coercion, and trauma during their relationship.
• The defense presented text messages suggesting Ventura's consent to events described as 'Freak-Offs,' aiming to undermine her claims of coercion and abuse.
• Ventura testified about severe physical and emotional harm, including a 2016 assault captured on surveillance video and long-term opioid dependence stemming from the alleged abuse.
• Combs, who denies all charges including sex trafficking and organized crime, remains in custody as prosecutors prepare additional witnesses and evidence for the trial's next phase.
• The case, expected to last eight weeks, is being closely watched for its implications on power dynamics and abuse in the entertainment industry.