This text comprises graphic particulars of sexual abuse.

Diddy, whose authorized title is Sean Combs, and Cassie Ventura’s seemingly good relationship was nothing wanting a horror present behind closed doorways. Though Diddy and Cassie gave the impression to be relationship targets for nicely over a decade, the $30 million civil go well with that Cassie launched towards the rap mogul in 2023 peeled again the curtain on years of alleged dysfunction, abuse, and sexual misconduct on his finish. Cassie, who broke up with Diddy in 2018, claimed that he routinely pressured her into taking medication and interesting in intercourse acts with intercourse staff to gasoline his personal fantasies. Though Diddy denied her allegations, they swiftly settled issues in the future later. “We’ve got determined to resolve this matter amicably. I want Cassie and her household all the most effective. Love,” Diddy stated in an announcement obtained by CNN.

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Cassie’s allegations have been the beginning of Diddy’s authorized {and professional} downfall, seemingly emboldening numerous different women and men to return ahead with their very own allegations towards him and his alleged legal misconduct, which reportedly spanned a long time. The Dangerous Boy founder was later indicted on federal prices — similar to intercourse trafficking and racketeering — introduced towards him within the wake of his public downfall. His federal trial kicked off on Could 12. Sadly, Diddy’s trial has uncovered extra disturbing allegations surrounding his therapy of Cassie, who’s taken the witness stand on a number of days. Listed here are a number of particulars about their relationship the general public by no means knew about till years later.

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As Diddy faces federal prices associated to his legal therapy of Cassie and quite a few different folks in his orbit, there’s one allegation surrounding his conduct that was confirmed in 2024, although nonetheless years after the very fact. In Could 2024, CNN revealed never-before-seen resort video footage of Diddy brutally assaulting Cassie within the hallway of a resort the place they have been staying. The footage was from 2016. The video, which confirmed Cassie making an attempt to depart from her present ground on an elevator, confirmed the rap star operating down the corridor after Cassie in a towel. He then proceeded to kick and hit her a number of instances.

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The video proof compelled Diddy to come clean with attacking his then-girlfriend, regardless of earlier makes an attempt to thwart her narrative. Taking to his social media accounts, Diddy stated, “I take full duty for my actions in that video. I used to be disgusted then once I did it. I am disgusted now,” AP Information reported. He continued, “It is so tough to mirror on the darkest instances in your life, however typically you bought to try this.” The previous actuality star additionally claimed that he’d pursued getting skilled assist in the type of remedy and rehab. “I needed to ask God for his mercy and beauty,” he continued, including, “I am so sorry. However I am dedicated to be a greater man every day. I am not asking for forgiveness. I am really sorry.”

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Cassie Ventura is without doubt one of the central witnesses within the authorities’s ongoing case towards Diddy. Earlier than she took the witness stand to recount the horrific circumstances surrounding their relationship in her personal phrases, the prosecutors assigned to the case claimed of their opening statements that Diddy compelled her to bodily have interaction with a male intercourse employee, who urinated into her mouth, in accordance with Folks. The unthinkable act was relayed by U.S. Legal professional Emily Johnson, who relayed Cassie’s emotions concerning the scenario to the courtroom. Per Johnson, Cassie “felt like she was choking.”

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Cassie’s private textual content messages, which she was ordered to learn whereas being cross-examined by Diddy’s protection group, additionally gave perception into her relationship with him for a part of their relationship. For instance, a textual content thread from August 2009 allegedly confirmed that Cassie did not at all times object to collaborating within the graphic sexual encounters, which have been extensively deemed as “freak-offs.” After Diddy inquired when she was up for an additional “freak-off,” Cassie replied “I am at all times able to freak off,” in accordance with PBS Information. In a unique message, she seemingly additional expressed her approval. “Me Too, I simply need it to be uncontrollable,” she stated about their plans. On the stand, she said she was coerced.

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Upon taking the witness stand, the singer additionally claimed that he sexually assaulted her amid Diddy and Cassie’s 2018 break up.

Cassie went into grave element concerning the extent of Diddy’s management throughout their years collectively. “Sean managed numerous my life, whether or not it was my profession, the way in which I dressed, the whole lot,” she stated whereas on the witness stand (by way of KGOU). The “Me & U” singer additionally spoke of the documented violence she confronted throughout their relationship. “I’d make the incorrect face, and subsequent factor I knew, I used to be getting hit within the face,” she continued. Moreover, Cassie revealed that she felt she was unable to disclaim any of Diddy’s requests throughout their romance. “I could not say no,” she stated. “I did not wish to make him upset.”

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Worse, Cassie additionally alleged that Diddy threatened to blackmail her with video footage taken throughout their sexual encounters. In response to her testimony, Diddy outright informed her that the video proof was “blackmail materials” (by way of Folks). Because of his wealth, standing, and affect, she had no cause to consider that he would not in the future use the footage towards her. “He had many sources to try this,” she added.

If you happen to or anybody you understand has been a sufferer of sexual assault, assist is offered. Go to the Rape, Abuse & Incest Nationwide Community web site or contact RAINN’s Nationwide Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).