Diddy's Ex Testifies He Controlled, Abused Her in Sex Trafficking Trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner, Casandra Ventura, testified at his sex trafficking trial that he exerted extensive control over her life, including her career and appearance, and used violence and threats to manipulate and abuse her. Ventura, who is heavily pregnant, described brutal physical assaults, including being beaten, dragged, kicked, and stomped, and alleged that Combs possessed compromising sexual videos to blackmail her. Surveillance footage from 2016 shown to jurors appears to depict Combs violently attacking Ventura at a hotel, with a former security officer testifying that Combs tried to bribe him after the incident. The prosecution has presented evidence of Combs's aggressive behavior and attempts to protect his reputation through bribery, while Combs's defense acknowledges some abusive behavior but denies charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges, which include leading a sex crime ring involving drug-fueled parties and coercion. The trial continues as jurors weigh the detailed and graphic testimonies against the defense's claims.