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Cassie Ventura Testifies Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in Explosive Abuse Case

R&B singer Cassie Ventura recounted her traumatic experiences with Sean Combs during his sex trafficking trial, detailing severe abuse and coercive relationships.

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During the federal trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Cassie Ventura gave poignant testimony about her decade-long abusive relationship with the music mogul. Cassie described orchestrated and degrading sexual encounters dubbed 'freak-offs,' where she was coerced into drug-fueled sex parties while Combs exercised extreme control over her life and appearance. Notably, she recounted a 2016 hotel assault captured on video, where Combs is seen physically attacking her. Amidst her testimony, which included emotional recounts of humiliation and fear of blackmail, Combs faces serious charges including sex trafficking, while maintaining that the sexual encounters were consensual.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, including allegations of transporting individuals for prostitution.

Cassie Ventura testified that 'freak-off' videos were used as blackmail threats by Combs to coerce her into silence and control her actions.

In 2016, there was a violent incident at a hotel where Combs physically attacked Ventura, and this was captured on video presented during the trial.

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