30 m. ago Cassie Ventura describes a decade of alleged abuse in testimony at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Music mogul’s former girlfriend describes physical abuse, control and violence at trial in New York CitySinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and a key witness in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of the music mogul, returned to the witness stand in New York City on Wednesday morning, as the high-profile trial enters its third day.Ventura, who is eight and a half months pregnant, began her second day of testimony by revisiting the hotel surveillance footage of her 2016 assault by Combs. She said Combs threw a vase at her.In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Five key pieces of evidence revealed during day 2 of Diddy’s trial

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura testified about marathon drug-fueled sex sessions that left her feeling ‘disgusting’

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5 h. ago Cassie Ventura to resume testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex

Former girlfriend says she endured years of physical abuse, control and violence at music mogul’s handsSinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and a key witness in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of the music mogul, will return to the witness stand on Wednesday morning, as the high-profile trial enters its third day.Ventura, who is eight and a half months pregnant, testified on Tuesday that during her decade-long on-and-off relationship with Combs, she endured years of physical abuse, control and violence and detailed drug-fueled sexual encounters involving male escorts that she said were directed by Combs. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Cassie Ventura resumes testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: ‘He was yelling at me’

Former girlfriend says she endured years of physical abuse, control and violence at music mogul’s handsSinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and a key witness in the federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of the music mogul, returned to the witness stand on Wednesday morning, as the high-profile trial enters its third day.Ventura, who is eight and a half months pregnant, began her second day of testimony by revisiting the hotel surveillance footage of her 2016 assault by Combs. She said Combs threw a vase at her. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Diddy trial: Key moments so far as rapper's ex Cassie Ventura tells court of alleged abuse

Here’s a rundown of the case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs after two days of his sex trafficking trial

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11 h. ago Cassie due back for 2nd day of testimony in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial

The R&B singer Cassie is set to continue testifying Wednesday against her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs in his sex trafficking trial, a day after taking the witness stand to detail what she says was years of grotesque sexual and physical abuse

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15 h. ago Diddy's ex Cassie Ventura tells court rapper 'forced her into orgies' and 'left guns lying around to scare her'

The ex-girlfriend of rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs took part in his days-long sex parties because she feared he would blackmail her if she refused, jurors heard yesterday.

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20 h. ago Cassie Ventura's P Diddy 'nightmare' marks first day of criminal trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly used tapes of 'depraved' sex acts to blackmail his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, a New York court has heard.

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21 h. ago Cassie Ventura describes alleged abuse by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in sex

Singer says on the stand there were ‘violent arguments’ and ‘dragging’ in former relationship with the hip-hop mogulSinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and central character in the case against him, took the stand on Tuesday as the high-profile federal trial of Combs entered its second day in lower Manhattan.She is expected to testify against her former partner for several days. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Cassie Ventura accuses Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of physical abuse in sex

Singer says on the stand there were ‘violent arguments’ and ‘dragging’ in former relationship with the hip-hop mogulSinger Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and central character in the case against him, took the stand on Tuesday as the high-profile federal trial of Combs entered its second day in lower Manhattan.She is expected to testify against her former partner for several days. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Cassie testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial. What to know about the star witness

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24 h. ago Cassie Ventura claims ‘physical abuse’ from ex Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in sex

Singer said on the stand there were ‘violent arguments’ and ‘dragging’ in former relationship with the hip-hop mogulThe singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, a former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs and central character in the case against him, took the stand on Tuesday as the high-profile federal trial of Combs enters its second day in lower Manhattan.Visibly pregnant and in her third trimester, Ventura was asked to describe her relationship with Combs: “There were violent arguments that would usually result in some sort of physical abuse. Dragging, different things of that nature.” Continue reading...

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27 h. ago The Latest: Singer Cassie set to testify in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial

The R&B singer Cassie could testify as soon as Tuesday in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial, as the Bad Boy Records founder faces charges that he orchestrated a deviant empire of exploitation that forced women into drugged-up sex parties called “freak-offs.”

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28 h. ago Shocking full testimony of male escort who claims he was paid by Diddy to sleep with Cassie Ventura: Court is told of rapper's 'vile sex act, awkward "role

Daniel Phillip, 41, took to the stand to explain how Combs paid him up to £4,500 each time to take part in orchestrated sexual encounters with R&B singer Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura

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35 h. ago R&B singer Cassie set to testify in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial

The R&B singer Cassie is poised to testify in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial

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39 h. ago Diddy forced women to take part in depraved acts during drug

Rap superstar Sean 'Diddy' Combs forced women to take part in drug-fuelled sex parties which went on for days while he filmed them, a court heard yesterday.

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41 h. ago Diddy list of accomplices will be named and shamed as prosecutor warns 'he didn't act alone'

Opening statements in Sean ' Diddy ' Combs sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan federal court will happen on Monday after jury selection was delayed.

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41 h. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs forced girlfriend into depraved sex acts with escorts, court hears

Disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has faced claims he forced his former girlfriend Cassie to perform sex acts with escorts as his highly anticipated trial begins

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43 h. ago Diddy trial draws media circus to New York streets: ‘I just want to catch the vibe’

Sean Combs’s racketeering and sex-trafficking trial had plenty of cameras but few if any demonstrations or protestsOutside the southern district courthouse in Manhattan, at least a hundred members of the media gathered on Monday as the high-profile racketeering and sex-trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs begins.Passersby could see dozens of cameras and crew members; perhaps surprisingly, there were few, if any, demonstrations or protests. Rows of cameras in front of the courthouse on both sides of the street could be seen pointed at the entrance. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs silent response as family attend sex trafficking trial

Sean 'Diddy' Combs made his feelings clear after spotting his children and supporters in the public gallery of a New York City courthouse for the first day of his trial

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