14.05.2025 13:40
American hip-hop artist Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former girlfriend Cassie Ventura testified about the violence she experienced at the hands of Combs in a New York court. Ventura stated that in 2016, at a hotel in Los Angeles, Combs grabbed her by the hair, slammed her to the ground, and then kicked her while she was on the floor.
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Footage of the violence inflicted by American hip-hop star Sean "Diddy" Combs on his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura was shown in court in New York on Wednesday. The footage revealed the incident that took place in 2016 at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles.
In the unedited security camera recordings, it is clearly seen that Combs grabbed Ventura by her hair as she tried to exit the elevator, slammed her to the ground, kicked her while she was on the floor, and dragged her to his room by her hoodie. The courtroom fell silent as the footage was played.
On the second day of the hearing, Ventura, who is currently eight and a half months pregnant, did not hesitate to recount the horrific experiences she endured during their ten-year relationship. She stated that Combs, 55, controlled every aspect of her life and constantly subjected her to violence since their relationship began when she was just 19 years old in 2006.
Cassie described the violence she experienced, saying, "He would hit me, knock me down, drag me, kick me, and step on my head when I was on the ground." She also mentioned that she was forced to participate in sexual encounters they called "Crazy Parties," which sometimes lasted 72 hours, and that she felt "humiliated and disgusted."
Israel Florez, a security guard at the hotel where the incident occurred, also testified in court, claiming that Combs offered him a bribe to cover up the situation.
Prosecutors allege that the three-time Grammy-winning producer operated a "criminal enterprise" based on coercing and threatening women into sex. Combs' lawyers, however, claim that all relationships were consensual.
Facing charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution, Combs could face life in prison if found guilty.
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