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Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura faces fourth and final day of testimony

For the fourth day, Cassie Ventura delivered emotional testimony – breaking down and sobbing as she told the jury Combs beat her during drug fueled sex sessions with male prostitutes.
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VIDEO: Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura faces fourth and final day of testimony
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Diddy Trial Day 5: Cassie Ventura breaks down on the witness stand

Cassie Ventura’s cross-examination concluded on Friday, May 16, but Sean Combs’ trial is still far from over. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and a team of contributors have the latest updates.
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'Diddy' trial day 9: Ventura spars with defense lawyers during final day of testimony

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial day 9: Ventura spars with defense lawyers during final day of testimony
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Lawyer Anna Estevao cross examines Casandra "Cassie" Ventura as Judge Arun Subramanian presides during Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 16, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
May 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Defense digs into Cassie Ventura and Sean Combs' 2018 breakup, rape allegation

Cassie Ventura has taken the witness stand for the fourth consecutive day to continue her cross-examination in the trial against her ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs.
May 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: Defense digs into Cassie Ventura and Sean Combs' 2018 breakup, rape allegation
May 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM

Cassie Ventura testifies on multiple instances of Combs' alleged intense jealousy

Ventura testified about a time in 2016 when she and Sean Combs were in a car and he allegedly swiped her phone from her hand, jumped from the vehicle and ran down Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles.
May 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura testifies on multiple instances of Combs' alleged intense jealousy
May 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Cassie Ventura cross-examined in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

The lawyers for the music mogul confronted Ventura with dozens of her own messages to her ex-boyfriend, hoping to convince the jury she met his sexual demands by consent, not coercion.
May 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura cross-examined in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM

Diddy on Trial: Cassie cross-examined during 3rd day of graphic testimony

Cassie Ventura was grilled by Sean "Diddy" Combs’ defense team, who deny all charges.
May 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
VIDEO:  Diddy on Trial: Cassie cross-examined during 3rd day of graphic testimony
May 16, 2025 at 5:29 AM

Diddy Trial Day 4: Cassie Ventura questioned about alleged violence, drug use

What happened when Cassie Ventura began facing cross-examination by Sean Combs’ defense team? ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim and a team of contributors break down the latest from court on Thursday, May 15.
May 16, 2025 at 5:29 AM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 4: Cassie Ventura questioned about alleged violence, drug use
May 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM

Breakdown of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ 4th day on trial

Attorney Bernarda Villalona talked with ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos about the defense’s questioning of Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and the often personal, graphic texts the two exchanged.
May 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM
VIDEO: Breakdown of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ 4th day on trial 
May 16, 2025 at 3:39 AM

Sean Combs' defense team begins cross-examination of ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura

Lawyers for Sean Combs confronted ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura with messages she exchanged with Combs, and at times asked her to read them aloud.
May 16, 2025 at 3:39 AM
VIDEO: Sean Combs' defense team begins cross-examination of ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura
May 16, 2025 at 3:10 AM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers confront Cassie Ventura with years of text messages

Lawyers cross-examined Cassie Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, for six hours on Thursday.
May 16, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Lawyer Anna Estevao cross-examines Casandra "Cassie" Ventura during Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 15, 2025, in this courtroom sketch.
May 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Cassie Ventura questioned about loving, explicit messages exchanged with Combs

Ventura testified that she loved Sean Combs and believed he loved her, and that the two exchanged “loving” messages at times.
May 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura questioned about loving, explicit messages exchanged with Combs
May 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Jurors see photos from freak-offs in Day 7 of Diddy trial as Ventura testifies

Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex, Cassie Ventura, a star witness at his trial, took the stand for a second day.
May 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as his former girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura testifies at his sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 14, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
May 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Cassie Ventura to face cross-examination in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

For two days, the jury heard Ventura’s account of her 11-year relationship with Combs, where she alleged she felt “trapped” in a life of physical and sexual abuse because he had “blackmail material.”
May 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura to face cross-examination in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM

Inside Day 3 of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

Cassie Ventura alleges she was raped and beaten by Combs during her second day on the stand.
May 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
VIDEO: Inside Day 3 of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
May 15, 2025 at 5:54 AM

What’s next for Diddy’s defense team after star witness testimony

ABC News’ Linsey Davis talks to criminal defense attorney Bernarda Villalona about how hard it will be for the defense to overcome testimony from star witness Cassie Ventura.
May 15, 2025 at 5:54 AM
VIDEO: What’s next for Diddy’s defense team after star witness testimony
May 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM

Settlement amount in Cassie Ventura's suit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs revealed

Cassie Ventura's settlement amount against ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs was revealed in court on Wednesday.
May 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
After being shown images from a Freak Off, jurors are shown images of what Casandra "Cassie" Ventura described as bruises from Sean "Diddy" Combs at Combs' trial before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in New York City, May 14, 2025.
May 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM

‘Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy’ - Cassie Ventura’s second day of testimony

Cassie Ventura returned to court in New York to testify against Sean Combs on Wednesday, May 14. Eva Pilgrim and a team of correspondents and contributors break down what happened on ABC News Live.
May 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
VIDEO: ‘Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy’ - Cassie Ventura’s second day of testimony
May 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Cassie Ventura testifies about first time Combs allegedly beat her

Wednesday is day three in the trial of Sean Combs after the jury was seated.
May 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura testifies about first time Combs allegedly beat her
May 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM

Cassie Ventura returns to witness stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

Cassie Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has taken the witness stand again following a dramatic day of testimony on Tuesday.
May 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura returns to witness stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
May 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Diddy Trial Day Two: Cassie Ventura takes the stand

Cassie Ventura took the witness stand Tuesday to testify against her ex-boyfriend, Sean Combs, at his racketeering and sex trafficking trial.
May 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day Two: Cassie Ventura takes the stand
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Shocking testimony in first day of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs' federal trial began with testimony from a security guard who allegedly witnessed the aftermath of a violent incident between Combs and Cassie Ventura. Diddy denies all charges.
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
VIDEO:  Shocking testimony in first day of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' triald
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Cassie Ventura takes the stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

Cassie Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, is taking the stand as the star witness in the criminal case against the rap mogul.
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura takes the stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Cassie Ventura alleges violence, abuse in testimony against ex-boyfriend Sean Combs

In day two of Sean Combs' trial, star witness Cassie Ventura delivered graphic and emotional testimony.
May 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura alleges violence, abuse in testimony against ex-boyfriend Sean Combs
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Analysis of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial's first day of testimony

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire and contributor Kelley Carter sit down with "Nightline" Co-Anchor Byron Pitts to analyze the first day of the Sean Combs trial, including explosive testimony.
May 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
VIDEO:  Analysis of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial's first day of testimony
May 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Cassie Ventura expected to take the stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Ventura, Combs’ ex-girlfriend, is expected to be the next witness called Tuesday to testify for the prosecution in the sex trafficking trial of the hip-hop mogul.
May 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura set to take the stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Cassie Ventura breaks down on witness stand amid 'freak offs' testimony

Cassie Ventura took the witness stand Tuesday to testify against her ex-boyfriend, Sean Combs, at his racketeering and sex trafficking trial.
May 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura breaks down on witness stand amid 'freak offs' testimony
May 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Criminal defense attorney breaks down Diddy case strategy from both sides

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with attorney Bernarda Villalona to unpack the day’s proceedings in Sean Combs’ criminal trial and the emotional testimony from his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
May 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
VIDEO: Criminal defense attorney breaks down Diddy case strategy from both sides
May 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Cassie Ventura takes stand as star witness in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Ventura told the court from the witness stand that her decade-long relationship with ex-boyfriend Combs was plagued by jealousy, violence and “humiliating” sex.
May 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura takes stand as star witness in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Cassie Ventura gives explicit and explosive testimony at Diddy trial

The sex trafficking and racketeering case against Sean Combs continued Tuesday with a key witness. Cassie Ventura testified about the so-called “freak offs” she says he forced her to participate in.
May 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Cassie Ventura gives explicit and explosive testimony at Diddy trial
May 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM

US v. Combs day 6: Freak offs and violence - Cassie Ventura testifies at Diddy trial

For six hours on Tuesday in a Manhattan courtroom, Cassie Ventura testified about how her decade-long relationship turned violent with then-boyfriend, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
May 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Sean "Diddy" Combs watches as his former girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura is sworn in as a prosecution witness before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian at Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 13, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
May 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Meet the 12 jurors who will decide Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking case

The New Yorkers range in age from 30 to 74. Eight are men and four are women.
May 13, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Sean "Diddy" Combs sits before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian as jury selection continued at his sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, May 6, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
May 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM

First witnesses testify in Sean Combs' racketeering, sex trafficking trial

Jurors saw video of Combs chasing his then girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a hotel.
May 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
VIDEO: First witnesses testify in Sean Combs' racketeering, sex trafficking trial
May 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Day 1: First witnesses take the stand

Opening arguments got underway Monday in the highly anticipated trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.
May 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Day 1: First witnesses take the stand
May 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs assembles high-powered defense team

Facing the potential of life in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, Sean Combs hired a high-profile team of defense lawyers for his criminal trial.
May 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs participates in "The Four" panel during the FOX Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 4, 2018.
May 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Prosecution calls first witness in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses the first witness taking the stand in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.
May 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
VIDEO: Prosecution calls first witness in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
May 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM

What Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial jury is hearing in opening statements

ABC News’ Reena Roy and legal analyst Areva Martin discuss the opening statements from the prosecution and defense.
May 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: What Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial jury is hearing in opening statements
May 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Jury seated in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

ABC News’ Reena Roy and senior litigation consultant Eric Rudich discuss the makeup of the jury, as well as possible strategies from the prosecution and defense.
May 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
VIDEO: Jury seated in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Opening statements expected in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

The hip-hop mogul is accused of forcing women into drug-fueled sex marathons. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges and says the sex was consensual.
May 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
VIDEO: Opening statements expected in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial starts Monday

Combs pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking and racketeering charges and could face life in prison if convicted.
May 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial starts Monday
May 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Jury in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case expected to be seated on Monday

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down the latest and what’s to be expected this week in the high-profile trials for Sean “Diddy” Combs and Karen Read.
May 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: Jury in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case expected to be seated on Monday
May 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Last minute change as jury set to be seated Monday in Diddy trial

The judge postponed the last phase of the jury selection until Monday in the sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
May 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
VIDEO: Last minute change as jury set to be seated Monday in Diddy trial
May 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM

Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy - A look at jury selection

ABC News Live has an in-depth look into the high-profile federal trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and the science behind jury selection for the case.
May 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
VIDEO: Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy - A look at jury selection
May 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Jury will not be seated in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

ABC News' Olivia Rubin reports on the latest in the hip-hop mogul's criminal trial.
May 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
VIDEO: Jury will not be seated in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM

Jury selection for sex trafficking trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs is pushed to next week

The final stage of jury selection for the racketeering and sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been postponed until early next week
May 9, 2025 at 8:41 PM
FILE - Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
May 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Jury to be seated in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Attorneys will narrow the current pool of 45 potential jurors down to 12 jurors and six alternates.
May 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: Jury to be seated in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Jury to be seated soon in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the latest developments as Diddy and his legal team return to court for a continued round of jury selection.
May 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
VIDEO: Jury to be seated soon in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
May 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM

With Diddy’s jury selection underway, what to watch for during the trial

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky spoke with defense attorney Brian Buckmire about potential witnesses, evidence of “freak offs” and how the "Cassie video" will factor into the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
May 7, 2025 at 2:19 AM
VIDEO: With Diddy’s jury selection underway, what to watch for during the trial
May 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM

Jury expected to be seated Wednesday in trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs

After a slow start in the second day of jury selection in Sean Combs' racketeering and sex trafficking trial, lawyers signaled the jury could be seated Wednesday.
May 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
VIDEO: Jury selection continues on day 2 of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' trial
May 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM

Jury selection continues in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports after 19 prospective jurors made it through the first day of jury selection in the music mogul's criminal sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial.
May 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
VIDEO: Jury selection continues in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial