Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura testifies against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Published May 14, 2025 at 6:49 AM EDT

Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, took the stand on Tuesday as the star witness in the first full day of testimony in the federal trial against the hip-hop mogul.

Stories From This Author

Cassie testifies against Sean Combs, and more updates from the trial

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

On the witness stand on Tuesday, the singer at the center of the prosecution's case said that Combs controlled most aspects of her life and career.
Prosecution and defense lay out opening arguments in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is underway. Combs has been in custody since September, but was in court Monday as the prosecution and the defense laid out their opening arguments to jurors.
Opening arguments begin in Sean Combs trial

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

The charges in Combs' federal criminal trial include sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty. If convicted of all charges, Combs could spend the rest of his life in prison.

深夜福利

Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura testifies against Sean 'Diddy' Combs