84 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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6 h. ago Cassie Ventura, singer and Diddy’s former girlfriend, is at the heart of the mogul’s sex trafficking trial

The R&B star released a string of singles, an acclaimed debut album, and appeared in several movies over the course of her rocky relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

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6 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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6 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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25 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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29 h. ago The Trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs: Rap mogul 'stared blankly' in courtroom as prosecution 'graphicly' detailed alleged coercive treatment of former girlfriend Cassie Ventura

Combs denies all charges against him. If found guilty, the rap mogul could spend decades behind bars. The sex-trafficking trial formally began on Monday.

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29 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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30 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial continues after court hears of domestic abuse

Prosecution witness Daniel Phillip says he saw mogul throw bottle at ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and drag her by hairThe high-profile federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs enters its second day on Tuesday in lower Manhattan, where the 55-year-old music mogul faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.Combs, who was arrested last September, has pleaded not guilty and denied all allegations. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Shocking full testimony of male escort who claims he was paid by Diddy to sleep with his girlfriend: 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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43 h. ago Inside Sean 'Diddy' Combs' $800M Legal Fight: The Superstar's Defence Team Revealed

Facing the very real possibility of life behind bars on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, music mogul Sean Combs has assembled a legal dream team to defend him in what’s shaping up to be one of the most high-profile criminal trials in recent memory

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46 h. ago Diddy trial latest: Sean Combs used 'indefensible' violence but is not a sex

Long-awaited sex-trafficking trial of rapper and business mogul Combs has begun in New York

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48 h. ago Prosecutors say Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘ran a criminal enterprise’ as sex

Lawyers for hip-hop mogul claim alleged sex-trafficking incidents were consensual relationshipsProsecutors in the high-profile racketeering and sex-trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs declared during opening statements on Monday morning that “there was another side” to the hip-hop mogul, saying that he “ran a criminal enterprise” and noting that three women would testify during the trial who can speak to Combs’s alleged coercion and/or sexual misconduct.Combs, 55, was arrested in September 2024 and has been charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation for prostitution –  all felony charges. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago 'Icon' Sean 'P Diddy' Combs 'had inner circle who helped him commit crime after crime'

Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeared in court to start off his eight-week long trial as the music mogul faced the first day of jury selection in his sex trafficking trial

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52 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial updates: Opening statements expected after jury selection wraps in mogul’s sex trafficking case

A pool of 43 potential jurors is set to be whittled down to just 12, along with six alternates, in New York City

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53 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Opening statements expected after jury selection wraps in mogul’s sex trafficking case

A pool of 43 potential jurors is set to be whittled down to just 12, along with six alternates, in New York City

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3 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sex trafficking and racketeering trial to begin next week

Hip-hop mogul, 55, has been accused of forcing women to perform in drug-fueled ‘freak offs’ to further their careersThe high-profile racketeering and sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, which has sent shock waves through the global entertainment industry, is scheduled to begin next week with opening statements and will stretch into the summer.It’s expected to become one of the most closely watched celebrity trials in years. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Jury to be chosen for sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs

The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was set to occur three days before opening statements

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7 d. ago Jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial may not be finalized until Friday

A federal judge says the jury in the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs isn't expected to be finalized until Friday, two days later than expected

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8 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live: Jury selection continues in rap mogul’s sex trafficking trial

Potential jurors questioned for second day as the court works toward securing impartial jury for Diddy’s trial on sex trafficking charges

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8 d. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live: Potential jurors face more questions in rap mogul’s sex trafficking trial

Potential jurors will be questioned for a second day as the court works toward securing a jury for Diddy’s trial on sex trafficking charges

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