Warning: This article contains allegations of sexual harassment, and domestic violence which some readers may find distressing.
Diddy's former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, told the court that her now-husband had punched a wall after learning the rapper had allegedly assaulted her.
Yesterday (16 May), a heavily pregnant Ventura finished her days-long testimony in the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who currently faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
He has denied all charges.
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Ventura and Combs had been in an on-off relationship for over a decade, with the 38-year-old singer testifying about the 'drug-fuelled freak offs', which could allegedly last as long as 'four days'.
The singer and dancer was also questioned about events which occurred after she and Combs separated in 2018, including an alleged sexual assault.
Ventura was asked about an incident which is understood to have taken place in August 2018, after the pair had separated, where Combs had allegedly raped her.
When asked by prosecutors if she had a 'clear memory' about the incident, Ventura told the court that she did not but said that she had 'no doubt' that Combs had assaulted her on the night in question (via The Washington Post).
"Do you have any doubt that Sean raped you?" assistant US attorney Emily Johnson asked, to which Ventura replied: "No."
According to Sky News, the alleged attack had taken place after she and Combs had eaten dinner together at an Italian restaurant in Malibu, California.
Combs has denied sexually assaulting the singer and dancer.
Ventura also told the court about her now-husband Alex Fine's reaction after learning about the alleged assault, testifying that the personal trainer had 'punched a wall'.
US Weekly noted that Fine, who has been present throughout Ventura's testimony, had left the courtroom when discussion about the alleged assault came up.
However, it could likely be because the defence suggested that he may be called as a witness later in the trial, meaning that he couldn't be present to hear the testimony.
Ventura also claimed that she'd had consensual sex with Combs around a month after the alleged assault, during which she'd missed a FaceTime call from Fine.
Following the conclusion of Ventura's testimony, Fine released a statement which read: "Over the past five days, the world has gotten to witness the strength and bravery of my wife, freeing herself of her past.
"There has been speculation online surrounding how it must feel for me to sit there and listen to my wife’s testimony. I have felt so many things sitting there. I have felt tremendous pride and overwhelming love for Cass.
"I have felt profound anger that she has been subjected to sitting in front of a person who tried to break her. So, to him and all of those who helped him along the way, please know this: You did not."
His statement continued: "You did not break the souls of a mother who gives the best hugs and plays the silliest games with our little girls. You did not break the woman who has made me a better man."
Ventura has also released a statement, reflecting on the 'extremely challenging' week.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence to the national domestic violence helpline Refuge on 0808 2000 247, available 24/7, or via live chat, available 10am-10pm, Monday to Friday.
Alternatively, if you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact The Survivors Trust for free on 08088 010 818, available 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm on Fridays, 10am-12.30pm on Saturdays and 6pm-8pm on Sundays.
Topics: Cassie Ventura, Diddy, US News, Celebrity News
Brenna Cooper