Cassie testifies against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sex trafficking case

Judge Arun Subramanian dismissed the jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex crimes trial just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.

He instructed the jury not to talk to anyone, and to disable alerts on their phones, especially from news organizations.

Diddy's defense team said they planned to submit a letter about sealed exhibits.

The U.S. Attorney's Office said "Victim 2" objected to the press being able to view any explicit videos or pictures because they were "humiliating to the victim."

The judge noted he's not suggesting the videos would be required to be shown in court if it meant revictimizing a person.

Cassie Ventura was on the stand today and detailed her experiences with freak-offs. She testified to using drugs, including ketamine and cocaine, during the freak-offs as a way to disassociate.

She testified that she would almost always get sick from the drugs, and often vomited. Diddy was allegedly aware that she was sick while engaged in a freak-off.

The pregnant model testified Tuesday that he requested escorts, and while she never reached out for escorts independently, Diddy wanted to make sure the person was "safe" and not a cop.

Cassie found the escorts through “Cowboys for Angels” or Craigslist. Cassie testified that she did not post ads, but would respond to them. She explained communication always occurred via text and noted she often didn’t give much notice when an escort was needed.

Cassie recalled one instance when there was a blow up pool they filled with oil. She explained she got in because “you couldn’t say no.” Cassie was concerned about Combs’ temper if she didn’t get in, the singer-songwriter told the prosecutor.

"It was humiliating ... just too much," but it was "a position I just couldn't easily get out of," Cassie said of the freak-offs.

Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz and Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs recorded the freak-offs with Cassie Ventura on video cameras in the beginning before using iPads, phones or computers, Cassie testified.

Cassie told Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson that she did not want to be recorded during the sexual encounters. Following a freak-off, Diddy and Cassie would watch the videos.

Freak-offs could often include two-three sessions, Cassie testified. A freak-off could include two-three different men.

She testified that she never wanted to have additional sessions with an escort, but would follow through because "Sean would want to do more."

On more than one occasion, freak-offs included more than one escort, Cassie said. She told the court she "didn't want this," and "it was more than enough."

She felt as though the sessions were like porn and she was an object being objectified by men.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean "Diddy" Combs enjoyed the process of a freak-off, and had a particular pattern he would follow, Cassie Ventura testified.

The "All About the Benjamins" rapper decided the pattern, and took pleasure in watching the baby oil be poured, touching, oral sex and then sexual intercourse.

Diddy instructed Cassie and the escort to look at each other when they were engaged in the freak-off. She would describe what was going on in detail, as "that is what turned Sean on."

Cassie testified that the experience of describing a man's genitalia to another man was "awkward."

After the description process, Cassie had to ask Diddy if it was OK to move on from the touching portion with the escort to oral sex and beyond. She had to ask for permission because Diddy's fantasy was about having "control."

Cassie would go through the motions just to "get to the room" with Diddy alone.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura used ketamine and other drugs before freak-offs with Sean "Diddy" Combs.

During testimony in Diddy's federal sex crimes trial, Cassie admitted she would take drugs before arriving at a hotel, and would consistently use during a freak-off as the high was wearing off.

"I needed to remain high to stay present with the experience," she told Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson.  She did this "because it was something I didn't like doing."

Cassie admitted that ecstasy made her feel euphoric and aroused, while ketamine would make her dissociative. Cocaine made her heart race, and mushrooms made her see things. GHB, also known as the date-rape drug, made her feel drunk.

She testified that she would almost always get sick from the drugs, and often vomited. Diddy was aware that she was sick while engaged in a freak-off.

Fox News Digital's Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura testified that Sean "Diddy" Combs did not want his “identity known.”

The rapper’s ex claimed Diddy would ask if the escorts needed to travel for the “freak offs." Cassie explained she once reached out to Diddy’s travel agent and referred to an escort as a new employee in order to book the needed travel.

“It was important to Sean not to have his identity known,” she told the jury.

The jury has heard testimony about Diddy's alleged “freak offs,” which sometimes happened at hotels or often at Diddy’s own homes, for the past two days. The “freak offs” would sometimes last for days at a time and became a job for Cassie, she testified.

"The freak-offs became a job. There was no space for anything else but to recover," she said on the stand during Diddy's federal sex crimes trial.

Most "freak offs" would allegedly last between 24-72 hours. She claimed the longest freak off was four days. When she wasn't participating, she was recovering from "the drugs, dehydration, staying awake."

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura claimed she used drugs during every “freak off” during her testimony Tuesday.

“For me, it was dissociative…I couldn’t imagine doing that without some sort of buffer,” she told Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson.

Cassie claimed at times the escort would also take drugs. The drugs were allegedly dropped off for Cassie by Diddy’s staff and she would ask Diddy how far in advance to take them before the “freak offs.”

Cassie has spent most of Tuesday’s court day recalling details of Diddy’s “freak offs.” According to Cassie, Diddy brought up voyeurism within the first six months to a year of the couple’s relationship.

She testified that Combs paid for her entire lifestyle, which included cars, clothing and trips. In addition, the "Last Night" rapper would provide Cassie spending money.

Cassie testified her ex-boyfriend would "take things away if she wasn't doing what she was asked."

At times, Diddy would record videos of Cassie engaging in sex acts with male escorts during encounters he called “freak offs.” The musician testified that she worried he would release the videos to the public and claimed the blackmail hung over her head throughout their relationship.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ baby mama Misa Hylton departed the courthouse rather unceremoniously during the break in Cassie's testimony.

Hylton has attended Diddy’s trial both days so far, showing up for opening statements on Monday and Cassie’s testimony Tuesday.

The fashion designer and stylist walked out and climbed into a car while the driver stowed her walker in the trunk. She did not answer any questions from reporters.

Hylton and Diddy dated in the early 1990s. The two share a son, Justin Combs, who was born in December 1993.

Justin has also attended both days of Diddy’s trial.

Fox News' Brendan McDonald contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura was tasked with recruiting freak-off participants for sexual escapades with Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson asked Cassie what kind of conversations she would have with Diddy about the escorts.

The pregnant model testified Tuesday that she never reached out for escorts independently, and Diddy wanted to make sure the person was "safe" and not a cop.

She would save the escorts name in her phone with the abbreviated word "strip," she said.

When Cassie would reach out, she told the escorts her husband was into voyeurism and liked to watch her with another man.

She was required to tell the escort that it was "her husband's fantasy" and would then tell them how she wanted to please Diddy.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

At some point, Cassie Ventura allegedly became responsible for locating male escorts to participate in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ “freak offs.”

Cassie found the escorts through “Cowboys for Angels” or Craigslist. Cassie testified that she did not post ads, but would respond to them. She explained communication always occurred via text and noted she often didn’t give much notice when an escort was needed.

Cassie testified she would show a photo of the potential escort to Diddy to see if he was a person of interest.

The musician claimed Diddy had contacts with escorts and would reach out as well. She explained she never reached out to escorts independently.

When Cassie would reach out, she would allegedly tell the escorts her husband was into voyeurism and liked to watch her with another man.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura described the physical and emotional toll from the freak-offs while on the stand for Sean "Diddy" Combs federal trial.

Diddy's ex-girlfriend testified there were times when the fallen music mogul "would pee himself" or have an escort "pee on me."

She said she did not want Diddy or escorts relieving themselves on her. "It was a turn on for him, so it happened," Cassie testified.

She added, "It was humiliating ... just too much," but it was "a position I just couldn't easily get out of."

Cassie testified that linens were also ruined during the freak-offs.

While at the helm of the organization, officials claimed Combs and a number of un-named associates in the Combs Enterprise, used intimidation tactics to "lure female victims into Combs' orbit, often under the pretense of a romantic relationship."

He would then use "force, threats of force, and coercion, to cause victims to engage in extended sex acts with male commercial sex workers that Combs referred to as, among other things, 'Freak Offs,'" according to the indictment.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura testified that Sean “Diddy” Combs once forced her into a baby oil-filled pool.

During Tuesday’s testimony, Diddy’s ex described how the rapper allegedly liked to use baby oil during the “freak offs.”

Cassie recalled one instance when there was a blow up pool they filled with oil. She explained she got in because “you couldn’t say no.” Cassie was concerned about Combs’ temper if she didn’t get in, the singer-songwriter told the prosecutor.

Cassie testified that the supplies for the “freak offs,” baby oil, Astroglide, lubricants and condoms, were provided by Diddy’s assistants or security.

All participants in the "freak offs" used baby oil, according to Cassie. She claimed it was always heated, per Diddy’s request. Baby oil was used so they were “glistening,” she said. Diddy allegedly had them apply the oil every 5 minutes.

“If he felt you were too dry, he would let you know…you need to be shining,” she told the jury. Diddy would direct the “freak offs,” but Cassie “knew what to do.” She testified it was “a very choreographed experience.”

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura became emotional during Tuesday’s testimony.

The former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs claimed it would be impossible to recall all the “freak offs.”

“I felt pretty horrible about myself,” she told the jury. “I was disgusted. I felt humiliated.”

Cassie said she couldn’t talk about it with anyone, but continued to experience violence from Diddy.

She admitted there were parts of the "freak offs" she enjoyed. Cassie began crying as she explained she felt close to him during the “freak offs” because it was the only time she could be intimate with him. Cassie continued, saying that when you really love someone you don’t want to disappoint them. She became emotional again recalling her experience.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson asked about Cassie talking to Combs “gently.”

Cassie claimed doing the “freak offs” made her “feel horrible” and “worthless” as she choked up again.

Diddy was allegedly dismissive of her concerns. He would call her and she would “back peddle,” Cassie testified.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura was required to show Sean "Diddy" Combs the outfits she purchased for any of the freak-offs and receive his approval before wearing them.

Diddy requested she wear a wig and "stripper, dancer shoes" with an extremely high heel. She was instructed to keep the shoes on throughout the freak-off.

She testified that it would take "all day" for her to prepare for a freak-off, which included getting her hair and nails done, in addition to waxing and tanning.

Cassie also pierced her nipples and had a clitoris piercing at the request of Diddy. She admitted she thought the piercings looked cool.

"Freak-offs" were "elaborate produced sex performances that Combs arranged, directed, masturbated during, and often electronically recorded," according to the indictment.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

During Cassie Ventura’s testimony, she revealed Sean “Diddy” Combs requested she call him by her grandfather’s nickname.

“It was weird,” Cassie said of the nickname while on the stand.

The prosecution showed the jury an email between Diddy and Cassie. The email was from baby girl (Cassie) to Pop Pop (Diddy).

The subject line read “I really need to f—.”  Diddy replied asking who she planned to sleep with. Cassie testified she sent the email "because I wanted to be with him” referring to Combs.

Cassie claimed she wanted to have sex with Diddy, not the escorts during their relationship.

Testimony about the email continued with Cassie saying she responded, “I want to f— you…are you crazy.”

Cassie became emotional multiple times while testifying about the “freak offs” that occurred with Diddy. She emphasized that she did not want to participate in the sexual encounters but felt she had no choice due to Combs’ angry outbursts.

Her attempts to tell Diddy she did not want to do the “freak offs” anymore ended with her back peddling, she testified.

“I didn’t want to make him angry,” she told the prosecutor.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie testified that Sean “Diddy” Combs was in control of every “freak off.”

“Every freak off was directed by Sean…,” she told Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson. Combs would tell her where she would be, what the lighting was, etc. During the first “freak off,” Cassie claimed she was wearing an outfit from a sex store, something with “really high platform shoes.” She also wore a masquerade mask.

Cassie told the jury she took ecstasy before the “freak off.” The singer said she was high “so there wasn’t too much feeling…a mixture of dirty and confusion…he’s happy with me, so I did something right…”

She claimed the next “freak off” occurred shortly after. Cassie testified she experienced the same nervousness, “What am I going to do. I can’t say no.” She “ultimately said yes.”

“I didn’t want to make him upset,” she told the assistant U.S. attorney. “I didn’t want to make him angry.”

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Throughout their 12-year relationship, Cassie Ventura lived in fear of Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Cassie read an email on the stand Tuesday she sent to the "I'll Be Missing You" singer where she told him she wanted to be with him sexually, not the escorts. She asked to no longer participate in the freak-offs.

She tried to back peddle after she sent the note because she "didn't want to make him angry."

Cassie backtracked in the email and told Diddy it wasn't how she truly felt because she "didn't want him to be upset."

"He was a scary person," she testified. "He was violent."

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie testified she tried the freak-off" because she wanted to keep Sean "Diddy" Combs in good spirits.

"I wanted to make him happy," she said. "I loved him."

She recalled the first sexually-charged party taking place at one of his homes.

Prosecutors presented photos of the escort who participated in the first freak-off, to which Cassie couldn't recall his name. She understood him to be a dancer, though.

Cassie was aware that the escort was paid to both entertain and dance, in addition to having intercourse with her. Diddy paid for the escort.

She took ecstasy before the freak-off, and wore an outfit from a sex shop that included "really high platform shoes."

After taking the drugs, Cassie said Diddy spoke with the escort who would dance while Diddy watched.

"Every freak off was directed by Sean," Cassie testified, which included her positions, the lighting, etc. Eventually they were instructed to put baby oil on each other.

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura described Sean “Diddy” Combs’  “fantasy” of seeing her with another man while on the stand Tuesday.

According to Cassie, Diddy brought up voyeurism within the first six months to a year of the couple’s relationship. The musician was in her early 20s when she began a romantic relationship with Diddy. The rapper also allegedly introduced Cassie to swinging, or the act of switching partners with another couple.

Cassie testified she was “shocked” and “didn’t know how to react” to Combs’ fantasy.  At this point, Diddy had allegedly been violent with Cassie. She admitted she was afraid of upsetting him and “really nervous.”

Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this report.

Cassie Ventura had access to each of the safes in Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes, she testified.

Each of the safes were stocked with "cash, jewelry, sometimes tapes, SD cards, cameras and guns."

Cassie testified that Diddy had weapons in his homes in Los Angeles, Miami and New York.

She often saw the guns "laying out" when not secured in a safe.

Members of the Combs Enterprise, including his personal security detail, at times carried firearms, according to the indictment. Combs was accused of carrying or brandishing a firearm to "intimidate and threaten others, including victims of and witnesses to his abuse."

Officials seized firearms and ammunition from Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami during the March 25, 2024 raid, which included three AR-15s with defaced serial numbers, as well as a drum magazine.