Cassie Ventura tells court at day three of trial that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her, describing physical abuse, control and violence at trial in New York City. | ITV National News

Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested in September 2024 and charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.

The jury of eight men and four women in the federal sex trafficking trial represent a diverse swath of the New York City area from various professions.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex-trafficking trial and high-profile case continues on Day 3 as Cassie Ventura testifies on alleged abuse, freak-offs and Kid Cudi.

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Cassie Ventura took the stand in Diddy's trial and testified she received a $20 million settlement from a lawsuit filed in November and dismissed 24 hours later.

In the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, social media is flooded with thousands of opinions from people following the proceedings with heavy focus on the testimony of Cassie Ventura. NBC News' Maya Eaglin describes what people are saying and how the jurors will see evidence the public will not.

R&B singer Cassie is continuing her testimony Wednesday in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial. Her testimony - and the infamous hotel security video involving her - are considered key pieces of evidence.