Diddy Trial Day 5 Recap: Cassie Concludes Her Explosive Testimony

The first week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' high-profile sex trafficking trial, expected to span weeks, concluded with Casandra "Cassie" Ventura completing her compelling testimony on Friday, May 16, after four days on the stand.

Ventura, a pivotal prosecution witness, leveled serious accusations, including a claim that Combs raped her in 2018.

Over their 11-year relationship, Ventura testified that Combs forced her into "Freak Offs" with male sex workers. Demonstrating coercion is critical for prosecutors to secure a sex trafficking conviction.

Ventura also described enduring abuse and tight control over her personal life by Combs.

The defense began cross-examining Ventura on Thursday, suggesting the "Freak Offs" were consensual.

Combs, the Bad Boy Records founder, faces charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution, and has pleaded not guilty.

Ventura, eight months pregnant, stepped down Friday afternoon. Prosecutors then called FBI Special Agent Yasin Binda and former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard, who will resume testimony on Monday.