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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Sex Trafficking Trial Amidst Explosive Testimonies

The high-profile trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs continues in New York, with the court hearing harrowing testimonies from his former partner, Cassie Ventura, and other witnesses. Combs faces five felony charges, including racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Cassie Ventura’s Testimony

Cassie Ventura, a singer and model, testified over several days, alleging years of abuse by Combs during their relationship from 2007 to 2018. She described being coerced into participating in “freak offs,” drug-fueled sex parties involving multiple partners, and detailed instances of physical violence, including an alleged rape in 2018. Ventura also recounted an incident where Combs allegedly beat her outside a hotel elevator in 2016, footage of which was later released publicly.

Regina Ventura’s Allegations

Regina Ventura, Cassie’s mother, testified that Combs threatened to release explicit sex tapes of her daughter and demanded $20,000 to prevent their release. She claimed the family took out a home equity loan to pay the sum. Regina also described an incident where she called the police after Combs took Cassie’s phone.

Testimony from Former Assistant and Others

David James, Combs’s former personal assistant, testified that he was instructed to deliver various items to Combs’s hotel rooms, including baby oil, Jell-O, and pills purportedly to increase sperm count. He also claimed that Combs made staff take lie detector tests and described an incident where Combs armed himself with three guns to confront a rival.

A male exotic dancer, known as “The Punisher,” testified that he performed with Cassie while Combs watched from a corner, describing multiple such instances.

Evidence from Homeland Security

During a raid on Combs’s Miami mansion, Homeland Security agents reportedly found baby oil, lubricants, and disassembled firearms with scratched serial numbers.

Upcoming Testimonies

The court is expected to hear from rapper Kid Cudi, who dated Cassie in 2011. His testimony may provide further insight into the allegations against Combs.

The trial continues, with more testimonies anticipated in the coming days.