Diddy Trial Reveals Bikini Photo of Rihanna, Serena in Evidence Files

In Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ongoing sex trafficking trial, defense files included a 2012 black-and-white photograph showing Rihanna and Serena Williams lounging in bikinis on a bed alongside Capricorn Clark, Diddy's former assistant. The photo was submitted as part of evidence portraying Cassie Ventura, Diddy's ex-girlfriend, as a willing participant in their unconventional and intense relationship, which the defense argues included consensual 'freak-offs' or group sex encounters. Ventura, however, testified that she was emotionally manipulated and coerced into hundreds of such encounters over their 11-year relationship to maintain peace and her career. Text messages between Ventura and Combs were presented, with the defense highlighting flirtatious exchanges to challenge her claims, while Ventura insisted the messages did not reflect her true feelings. Importantly, there has been no suggestion or evidence presented that Rihanna or Serena Williams were involved in any of the alleged illicit activities. The trial centers on whether Ventura participated willingly or was forced, with Combs pleading not guilty to all charges.