Cassie Ventura Testifies in Diddy’s Sex-Trafficking Trial; Nancy Grace Issues Warning

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The process for selecting a jury in P. Diddy’s sex-trafficking trial is underway, but as of now, jurors have not yet been fully chosen. Additionally, discussions have surfaced about potential witnesses, with Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, being one of the notable individuals expected to testify. She made this decision weeks ago, and legal analyst Nancy Grace has recently offered guidance for those who will question her during the trial.

38-year-old Cassie Ventura was referred to as “Victim 1” in legal documents, but she subsequently stated her readiness to testify using her own name. Currently, the musical artist Cassie (who goes by only her first name) is expecting her third child. This news doesn’t directly impact the trial itself. However, Nancy Grace advises that the defense should handle questions towards a pregnant woman with care during the proceedings.

When a woman who is both pregnant and a mother stands in court, it’s unkind to grill her harshly. You must tread lightly during cross-examination of certain witnesses, as the jury may view such behavior unfavorably. Aggressively questioning Cassie Ventura could be seen as bullying, which would not be well received at all. Therefore, they should exercise great caution in their approach.

In her remarks during an episode of “United States V. Sean Combs: Inside the Diddy Trial,” a TMZ production, the ex-host discussed the visual aspect of addressing a pregnant witness in a courtroom setting. While both the prosecution and defense could interact with Cassie, this advice would primarily be relevant for the defense, as they might pose more direct questions due to the nature of this specific trial.

Previously employed bodyguard of P. Diddy shares an account, stating that he intervened in disputes between the rapper and his partner Cassie. The ex-bodyguard describes P. Diddy as behaving like a ‘young child’ when he realizes he has done something wrong.

From 2007 to 2018, Cassie dated Sean Combs, who’s more commonly known as Diddy. Their relationship attracted a lot of attention due to the 17-year age difference between them. In November 2023, Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy, then 55 years old, for claims of “violence” and “sex trafficking.” Diddy denied these allegations, but he quickly settled the lawsuit just hours after it was filed. The lawsuit filed by the singer of “Me & U” led to a series of other lawsuits that Diddy would eventually face, both before and after his arrest in September 2024.

In May 2024, CNN shared a hotel video from 2016 that depicted Sean Combs physically assaulting Cassie. The footage showed Combs, who was promoting his towel-wrapped Sean John brand at the time, violently pushing his girlfriend to the ground by her neck and then kicking her repeatedly. It also appeared that he threw an object towards Cassie. Following the release of this video, which Combs’ team alleged had been manipulated, he expressed regret for his actions. However, Ventura’s lawyer criticized his apology, stating it was overly self-centered and failed to acknowledge the true impact on Cassie.

In a legal setback for Diddy, a court decided that a video from the hotel could be admitted as evidence, even though it wasn’t directly connected to the federal case. However, Cassie Ventura’s connection to the mogul continues to play a crucial role in their defense strategy. Previously, they submitted documents and contended that footage from Diddy’s well-known Freak Offs events demonstrated that his relationship with Cassie was consensual.

Currently, Sean Combs is confronting multiple federal allegations, such as racketeering, sex trafficking, and facilitating prostitution. He has pleaded innocent in response, and if found guilty, he could potentially serve a life sentence. The trial is scheduled to resume next week, with opening statements imminent. Regarding Cassie Ventura, her appearance on the stand has not been specified yet.

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2025-05-11 00:45