Cassie Ventura Reveals $20M Settlement in Sean Combs Sex Trafficking Trial

Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has provided detailed testimony in his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial, accusing him of rape, physical abuse, and coercing her into sex acts with escorts while he watched. Ventura revealed that after filing a civil lawsuit against Combs in November 2023, accusing him of a decade-long pattern of violence and control, she received a $20 million settlement from him within 24 hours. The lawsuit and her testimony are pivotal to the RICO case prosecutors are building against Combs, which alleges criminal behavior including sex trafficking and racketeering. Ventura described the emotional and physical toll of their relationship, mentioning drug use during "freak offs" and physical assaults, including a 2016 video of Combs attacking her. Despite the settlement, which included legal fees and was less than the initially demanded $30 million, Ventura has detailed their abusive and exploitative lifestyle during the trial, where she has been granted immunity from prosecution for her alleged role. Combs' defense has challenged the allegations but the testimony adds significant weight to the prosecution's case.