In Video: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura gives bombshell testimony

Abuse and Trafficking: Cassie Ventura’s Shocking Testimony Against Sean "Diddy" Combs

Eight months pregnant, Cassie Ventura took the stand today, sharing a harrowing account of her troubled relationship with music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, which began when she was just 21 years old. The testimony revealed a complex and disturbing dynamic of abuse, trauma, and manipulation.

Ventura described Combs as a "scary person" who controlled every aspect of her life. She testified about violent arguments, where he would physically assault her, leaving her with injuries. "He would mash my head, knock me over, drag me, kick me," she said, her voice trembling.

The relationship took a dark turn when Combs suggested hiring an escort to engage in sexual activities with Ventura, which she described as "freak-offs." These acts, which Ventura said became a regular occurrence, involved her, Combs, and the escort, with Combs’s security and staff often in attendance, providing supplies like baby oil and drugs.

Ventura explained that she would often hire the escorts herself, at a cost of up to $6,000, and that these events became a "job" in and of themselves, leaving her with no space for anything else. Despite feeling humiliated and disgusted by the activities, she feared Combs’ violent reaction if she refused to participate.

New Evidence Uncovered

Prosecutors presented a video obtained by CNN, showing Combs physically assaulting Ventura in a hotel hallway after she tried to leave a freak-off. Ventura testified that this was just one of many instances of violence, and that Combs would often render her impassive by making his eyes "black out," indicating a loss of control.

Combs has been charged with five counts, including sex trafficking and racketeering. His lawyers acknowledge his history of violent behavior and drug use, but maintain that the acts at the center of the case were consensual.

Emotional Testimony

Ventura, visibly emotional, struggled to contain her tears as she recounted the traumatic events. Her testimony was a stark contrast to Combs’s demeanor, who appeared visibly nervous when Ventura began her remarks. He was seen whispering with his family members, and at one point, he gazed at them with his hands shaped like a heart.

Tomorrow’s Testimony

Ventura is expected to return to the stand tomorrow to continue her testimony. The case is ongoing, and the prosecution will need to prove that the acts were not consensual and that Ventura was a victim of sex trafficking.

This shocking testimony has shed new light on the inner workings of Combs’s troubled personal life, and the legal proceedings are far from over.