Casandra “Cassie” Ventura testified on the second day of her candid appearance in the sex trafficking trial of her ex, Sean “Diddy” Combs, stating that “freak-off” had essentially taken over her life through their relationship.
During questioning by U.S. attorney Emily Johnson, Ventura explained her ongoing health struggles related to drug use. “I’ve experienced many stomach and gastrointestinal issues due to taking drugs,” the 38-year-old shared.
On the opening day of her testimony, Ventura, who is eight months pregnant with her husband Alex Fine’s child, discussed her use of various substances, including ecstasy, mushrooms, and marijuana, mentioning that these were often mixed with ketamine, which is frequently labeled as a date-rape drug.
“I can’t picture doing any of those things without some sort of buffer to make it feel less overwhelming,” she added.
Continuing her testimony, she described how “freak-offs” led to frequent urinary tract infections, explaining that intense sexual encounters were often consecutive. “I had ‘freak-offs’ while dealing with an infection,” she admitted, expressing frustration that remedies like cranberry juice and pills proved ineffective. “It felt like a total mess,” she remarked.
As she recalled her experiences, she shared how painful and uncomfortable it was to have sex while experiencing UTI symptoms. “I really don’t recommend that,” she quipped, allowing for a light-hearted moment amid her serious claims.
Ventura talked about the physical repercussions from the “freak-off,” noting that substances she encountered resulted in pain on her tongue. She also claimed that during one incident, Combs arranged a pool filled with oil and lubricant in his hotel room, contributing to what she described as an extravagant but damaging lifestyle.
She suggested that Combs was aware of the toll her health took, recalling a text where he urged her to seek medical attention. “I often found myself confused about his frequent apologies,” she noted, reflecting on their complicated dynamic.
Earlier, Ventura had painted a detailed picture of the “freak-off,” stating that Combs introduced her to this lifestyle when she was just 22. She mentioned one ongoing episode lasting four days, sometimes occurring during her menstrual cycle, and recounted instances that were shockingly frequent over their decade-long relationship.
She recalled how Combs sometimes requested a nickname that suggested intimacy and mentioned troubling situations, such as enduring extreme acts that took a toll on her well-being. She noted it took a considerable amount of time to recover from these episodes, primarily due to dehydration and substance use.
Her emotional testimony brought her to tears at times, marking a stark contrast from the legal battle she waged against Combs for allegations of rape, which was settled shortly after she filed her lawsuit.
As a pivotal witness in a federal case against Combs, who is facing charges related to sex trafficking and assault, Ventura’s statements are crucial. A recently released surveillance video, which shows Combs involved in a domestic dispute with an ex-girlfriend in 2016, has been presented as part of the evidence against him.
If you or someone you know is affected by the issues raised in this story, please call the domestic violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text 88788. For sexual assault concerns, contact the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.
