(UPI) – Kathy Ventura, the former longtime girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, faced questioning from his attorneys during a court appearance on Thursday.
The defense asked Ventura if she had heard about the alleged incident where Combs, 55, was accused of throwing one of her friends into patio furniture.
Ventura witnessed the event but mentioned she didn’t inquire about it afterward.
Combs’ lawyer also probed how excessive ketamine affected her, to which she responded that it made her feel detached, as if she “wasn’t there.”
“Get-High” Partners
Ventura acknowledged that she and Combs referred to each other as “Get High Partners,” sharing a fascination with drugs provided by friends during her relationship with him.
She claimed Combs was unhappy about her drug use, describing it as hypocritical.
Ventura further confirmed her experiences with cocaine and other substances alongside friends.
Although Combs advised her against using drugs with her friends, he only seemed to mind when she used them without him being aware.
She noted that Combs preferred doing drugs together and warned that it would be “explosive” if she did them without his knowledge.
Combs’ attorneys also inquired whether he had told Los Angeles drug dealers in 2016 to stop selling to Ventura during their attempts to curb her drug use.
She remembered him making a request one day but was unclear about the year.
Injured Friend Incident
The lawyer also questioned Ventura about witnessing Combs allegedly throwing wooden hangers at one of her friends.
She was in the bathroom at the time, heard the ruckus, and saw her friend injured when she exited.
The incident took place while she was dating another man, though Combs was unaware of this relationship, she testified.
The injured friend later sought compensation, and Ventura felt responsible enough to pay.
Documented Affection
Combs’ attorneys presented text messages and emails showing expressions of love between him and Ventura, with her wishing to give him more attention.
The defense accused Ventura of seeking revenge against Combs and suggested she was after money.
They asserted that their sexual activities were consensual between adults.
Ventura had been with Combs for around 11 years and during the trial’s initial days, she recounted ongoing physical abuse and health issues stemming from what she termed forced participation in sexual activities orchestrated by Combs.
She alleged that Combs, 55, recorded these acts on video, using the footage to blackmail her and others while providing drugs during orgies and other occasions.
Combs faces one count of accidental conspiracy, and two counts each related to prostitution and sex trafficking. He has pleaded not guilty to five felony charges, which could lead to life imprisonment if he is convicted.
The trial is taking place in the US District Court in Southern New York, specifically in Manhattan Federal Court.
