Cassie Ventura took the stand on Tuesday (May 13) and testified in a packed courtroom against her ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing the disgraced music mogul of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse spanning over a decade. Ventura described instances of physical abuse and detailed disturbing “freak-offs” orchestrated by Combs that made her feel humiliated and degraded. “He would smash me in my head, knock me over, drag me, kick me, stomp me in the head if I was down,” Ventura said of Combs’ history of abuse. She testified about Combs’ control over her life, including dictating her actions, appearance, and music career, alleging that her talent was stifled under his influence. Ventura – who confronted Combs in the courtroom for the first time since their 2018 breakup – is a key witness in the criminal case, with her testimony mirroring her previous civil lawsuit from 2023 that ultimately launched the federal investigation. Ventura is the third witness to testify in the high-profile trial that is expected to last eight weeks, with Combs facing five felony counts and the possibility of life in prison if convicted. (Rolling Stone)
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