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Former assistant testifies he stocked Combs' hotel rooms with 'freak off' supplies

David James testified that he was required to ensure Sean Combs' hotel rooms were stocked with a Luis Vuitton bag that routinely contained $10,000 cash and “probably 25 or 30 different pill bottles.”
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VIDEO: Former assistant testifies he stocked Combs' hotel rooms with 'freak off' supplies
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Cassie Ventura's mother testifies about disturbing 2011 email from daughter

Regina Ventura further testified that Sean Combs allegedly demanded $20,000 to “recoup money that he had spent" on Cassie.
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VIDEO: Cassie Ventura's mother testifies about disturbing 2011 email from daughter
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Witnesses testify that they saw Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assault Cassie

Dawn Richard of Danity Kane testified she witnessed Sean “Diddy” Combs punch Cassie Ventura in the face with a “closed fist" at a music festival in 2009 and in a restaurant in Los Angeles.
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VIDEO: Witnesses testify that they saw Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assault Cassie
May 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM

Day 6 of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial as 2 more witnesses take the stand

Cassie Ventura’s former best friend, Kerry Morgan, along with singer Dawn Richards, took the stand to share more details on what they say they witnessed. Sean Combs denies all charges.
May 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
VIDEO:  Day 6 of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial as 2 more witnesses take the stand
May 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM

Drugs, baby oil and bruises on display amid evidence in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

Photos from the scene of Sean "Diddy" Combs' arrest were presented as evidence as the second week of his trial got underway.
May 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Dawn Richard testifies about seeing Sean "Diddy" Combs strike his then-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian at Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 19, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
May 20, 2025 at 2:16 AM

The case against Diddy: “a trial that will be talked about for decades”

ABC News’ legal contributor Bernarda Villalona and entertainment reporter, Jasmine Simpkins, discuss the newest witness testimonies in the case against Diddy along with its impact on pop culture.
May 20, 2025 at 2:16 AM
VIDEO: The case against Diddy: “a trial that will be talked about for decades”
May 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM

Diddy Trial Day 6: Cassie Ventura’s former best friend takes the stand

Dawn Richard was back on the witness stand on Monday, May 19, followed by Kerry Morgan. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team have the latest updates on the case against Sean Combs in New York City.
May 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 6: Cassie Ventura’s former best friend takes the stand
May 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM

Defense focuses on Morgan's relationship with Cassie Ventura

Cassie Ventura’s former best friend, Kerry Morgan, described two alleged assaults on Ventura by Sean Combs that Morgan testified she witnessed.
May 19, 2025 at 9:46 PM
VIDEO: Defense focuses on Morgan's relationship with Cassie Ventura
May 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Dawn Richard testifies Combs violently attacked Cassie Ventura in 2009

On cross-examination, defense attorney Nicole Westmoreland said Dawn Richard’s account of Sean Combs’ alleged assault on Cassie Ventura changed several times.
May 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
VIDEO: Dawn Richard testifies Combs violently attacked Cassie Ventura in 2009
May 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Danity Kane star to testify in Sean Combs trial

Dawn Richard’s testimony is scheduled to kick off the second week of Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial.
May 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
VIDEO: Danity Kane star to testify in Sean Combs trial
May 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM

Prosecutors call federal agent, Dawn Richard of Danity Kane to witness stand

Federal prosecutors called two additional witnesses on Friday after the conclusion of Cassie Ventura's testimony.
May 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
VIDEO: Prosecutors call federal agent, Dawn Richard of Danity Kane to witness stand
May 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM

Cassie Ventura breaks down as testimony concludes

After four days on the witness stand, Cassie Ventura concluded her testimony Friday at the trial of her ex-boyfriend, Sean Combs.
May 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Cassie Ventura breaks down as testimony concludes
May 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs court case rewind and what’s to come

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire takes a look at the testimony at the Sean “Diddy” Combs racketeering and sex trafficking trial as former girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand.
May 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs court case rewind and what’s to come
May 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Key takeaways from first week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

Cassie Ventura concluded four days of often painful and intimate testimony on Friday, as she sparred with attorneys for her former boyfriend, Sean "Diddy" Combs.
May 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
VIDEO: Key takeaways from first week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Cassie Ventura wraps cross-examination in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial

Cassie Ventura wraps up four days on the stand in the racketeering trial of ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy” Combs. ABC News' Aaron Katersky breaks down the explosive testimony and what comes next.
May 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura wraps cross-examination in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
May 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM

1st week of Diddy trial ends with emotional testimony, explosive pictures

Cassie Ventura ended her testimony while Dawn Richard of “Danity Kane” said Combs hit Cassie over the head and then beat her on the ground, which he denies.
May 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
VIDEO:  1st week of Diddy trial ends with emotional testimony, explosive pictures
May 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM

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.
May 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
VIDEO: Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura faces fourth and final day of testimony
May 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM

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.
May 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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May 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM

'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
May 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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