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21-05-2025
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Cassie's mother's testimony may prove to be 'very damaging' to Diddy's case: expert
Cassie Ventura's mother testified Tuesday about the alleged abuse her daughter endured from Sean "Diddy" Combs. Regina Ventura took the stand at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in New York and told the court that, among other things, the "Bad Boy for Life" singer attempted to blackmail their family. Cassie's mom's testimony may prove to be a crucial component to the U.S. Attorney's Office's case against the disgraced music mogul, according to legal experts. Diddy Trial Witness Reveals Threats And Violence That Could Support Rico Charges: Expert "Generally speaking, relatives can be perceived as extremely biased witnesses. However, credibility is largely dependent on the demeanor of the individual," Los Angeles litigator John J. Perlstein exclusively told Fox News Digital. "It is irrelevant to the case whether Ventura's mother spoke to Diddy or not, and would unlikely favor either side. What will be relevant is her testimony regarding the $20,000 payment exchange for keeping sex tapes from being released, which in my opinion, can be very damaging to the defendant as it shows what little value a man of great means placed upon this poor woman." Read On The Fox News App Cassie Ventura Emerges As 'Star Witness' In Diddy's Federal Sex Crimes Trial: Expert The jury was shown Tuesday an email Cassie sent to her mom on Dec. 23, 2011. In the digital correspondence, Cassie said that Diddy would release two sex tapes. Cassie's email also claimed that Diddy would have someone hurt her and rapper Kid Cudi, whom she was dating at the time. Cassie and Cudi, whose full name is Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, dated in 2011 when she was on a break in her relationship with Diddy. "The threats that have been made towards me by Sean 'Puffy' Combs are that are that (sic) he is going to release 2 explicit sex tapes of me," Cassie allegedly wrote in the email. "One on Christmas Day, maybe before or right after and another one some time soon after that. He has also said that he will be having someone hurt me and Scott Mescudi physically (he made a point that it wouldn't be by his hands, he actually said he'd be out of the country when it happened)." Regina testified that she "was physically sick" and did not understand a lot of it. She claimed the sex tapes threw her, but she understood that Diddy was allegedly going to hurt Cassie. She testified that Diddy demanded $20,000 to recoup the money he spent on Cassie. Watch On Fox Nation: What Diddy Do? At the time, Diddy was allegedly angry that Cassie was with another person. It was expected the money would come from Regina and her husband. Regina claimed they took a home equity loan to pay the "Last Night" rapper. When Regina received wiring instructions, she claimed she wired the money from her checking account to the Bad Boy account. About four to five days later, the money allegedly came back. Regina said she did not have any conversations with Diddy about the money, and also does not have a copy of the wiring instructions. WATCH: SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS ASSAULTS CASSIE VENTURA IN 2016 LOS ANGELES HOTEL INCIDENT "I was scared for my daughter's safety," Regina told Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News "Ventura's mother's testimony is further corroboration of the allegations that have been made by her daughter and further supports the repetitive pattern of intimidation that the prosecution is trying to prove," Perlstein told Fox News Digital. "It is likely that the defense may have found the witness to be damning and thus, declined cross-examination, but it is unusual as it is common practice to ask any witness on the stand at least a question even an irrelevant softball question." He added, "Avoiding cross-examination creates the perception that the witness is to be believed in every respect in the eyes of the jury." Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, didn't ask to cross-examine Regina, which is a common courtroom strategy when it comes to a victim's mother, according to former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani. "You don't want to turn off the jurors," Rahmani told Fox News Digital. Cassie testified about allegedly being raped by Diddy after their break-up and claimed to enter rehab at the beginning of 2023 after suffering "horrible flashbacks" of the abuse. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter The singer, who is pregnant with her third child with husband Alex Fine, also claimed that Diddy's "freak offs" became a job. "Freak offs" were "elaborately produced sex performances that Combs arranged, directed, masturbated during, and often electronically recorded," according to the indictment. The "freak offs" would last between 24 and 72 hours. Ventura recalled the longest "freak off" was four days. When she wasn't participating, she was recovering from "the drugs, dehydration, staying awake," she said. On Wednesday, Cassie also disclosed she received a $20 million settlement 24 hours after filing a lawsuit against Diddy in November 2023. Diddy was charged with racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution in a federal indictment unsealed Sept. 17. He has maintained his innocence. If found guilty, he faces a minimum of 15 years behind bars or a maximum sentence of life in prison. Fox News' Maria Paronich contributed to this article source: Cassie's mother's testimony may prove to be 'very damaging' to Diddy's case: expert
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16-05-2025
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Cassie finds happiness with husband Alex Fine after years of alleged abuse by Diddy
Seeing Cassie Ventura's life shows how far she's come since her alleged abuse at the hands of her ex, Sean "Diddy" Combs, years ago. The singer and actress, known professionally as Cassie, took the stand this week while eight months pregnant with her third child with husband Alex Fine, who was in court supporting her. The 38-year-old began testifying for the prosecution Monday, telling the story of years of alleged physical and sexual abuse, including "freak offs," which were hours-long sex parties that involved drugs and sex workers. She also alleged Diddy raped her in 2018 after she tried to leave him after their 11-year relationship. Legal Experts Believe Cassie's Pregnancy Could Sway Jury In Diddy Trial They first started dating in 2007 after he signed her to his Bad Boy Records label. Read On The Fox News App In November 2023, Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy, alleging rape and abuse. The 55-year-old rapper settled the suit a day later, but more lawsuits from more accusers soon followed. Diddy's homes were raided last year as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation, and he was arrested in September and charged with racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution. A year ago, CNN released surveillance video that showed Diddy beating Cassie up in a hallway of a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. The video was played for the jurors this week. After finally ending their relationship, Cassie moved on to a happier relationship with her husband, Fine. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News In 2019, after putting her relationship with Diddy behind her, Cassie married personal trainer Alex Fine, 32. The couple share two daughters, Frankie, 5, and Sunny, 4. The couple went public with their relationship in 2018, months after her breakup with Diddy. That same year, she and Fine announced Cassie was pregnant with their first child. After surveillance video of Diddy beating Cassie at a hotel in 2016 surfaced, Fine supported his wife, writing in part on Instagram, "Men who hit women aren't men. Men who enable it and protect those people aren't men … To all the survivors, your stories are real, and people believe you." Cassie often professes her love for her husband on social media, writing for his birthday this March, "There aren't words to describe how grateful I am that I get to do this life with you! The laughter and pure joy that I get to experience with you is beyond any of my dreams and manifestations. You've taken care of me and my heart like no other, you're hands down the best girl dad and I'm SO excited to see you now become a father to OUR SON!" Last year, for Father's Day, she shared a video of him with their girls in a stroller, writing, "There is just no one like you. I love you." Watch On Fox Nation: What Diddy Do? Cassie, pregnant with Fines' third child, announced she was pregnant with their first just months after the couple began dating. Their oldest daughter Frankie, 5, was born in December 2019, and their second daughter Sunny, 4, arrived in March 2021. Cassie regularly shares photos and videos of her wholesome life with Fine and their daughters, including at the playground, toy stores, ice skating, going to the beach and doing puzzles together. "Sitting here thinking about how 3 years ago to the moment, the evening of December 6th, I was kissing your sweet face for the very first time. I remember it so vividly. It was yesterday and it wasn't. Now I don't understand time at all," Cassie wrote on Instagram on Frankie's third birthday in 2022."Frankie Stone, there are no words to describe the love that I have for you. It's out of this universe! You've made our lives so full & beautiful and you make Mommy's heart SO happy! I'm just thankful that you're mine! Happy 3rd Birthday to my Frankie Pie! I love you forever and ever and ever and always." In March 2023, she posted a picture of her daughter hugging, writing, "Nonstop laughter and so much love." On Sunny's third birthday, Fine wrote an Instagram tribute to her, calling her a "fearless, funny, smart, kind, and an absolute wild card." Diddy Trial: Cassie Ventura's 5 Most Explosive Claims Against Rapper "She is not only Frankie's little best friend but Cassie and I as well," he added. "She has been the tough baby that wears dresses, loves the spice girls and Wednesday adams, sings and dances at all times, and frequently asks Uber drivers why their car smells like a diaper. Every time I wake up and see Sunny, Franks, Cass I always am thankful. Happy Iverson year Sunny cinco!" In November 2023, Cassie filed her lawsuit against Diddy, accusing him of years of abuse. Diddy settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount just one day later. Cassie revealed in court this week that the settlement was $20 million. "I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control," Cassie said in a statement at the time. "I want to thank my family, fans and lawyers for their unwavering support." Cassie's lawsuit spurred other alleged victims to file their own lawsuits accusing the 55-year-old rapper of abuse. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter Cassie began testifying against Diddy as a witness for the prosecution this week in his sex trafficking trial, recounting his alleged abuse to the jury. All the while, Fine silently supported his pregnant wife by sitting in the courtroom. Fine has also been supporting his wife on social media for years. On her 37th birthday in August 2023, he called her "the best mama, wife [and] best friend. The most beautiful, nice, funny, and caring person. Can't wait to spend the rest of our birthdays together." Last year on Valentine's Day, he wrote a tribute to Cassie and their two daughters. "My three valentines are so beautiful, funny, smart, weird, and kind," he wrote on Instagram. "Each one of my valentines are so different but the same in the way they love, smile, and hug. Thanks cass for being my valentine and being able to create another perfect 2 valentines for rest of my time."Original article source: Cassie finds happiness with husband Alex Fine after years of alleged abuse by Diddy
