Jury Selection Underway in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Sex-Trafficking Trial

Cassie Ventura, ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, took the stand as the prosecution’s star witness against the rap mogul.

While she was heavily pregnant, Ventura mentioned that her relationship with Combs included both good times and instances of arguments and physical abuse. The defense requested for her to be seated before the jury entered due to her condition, but the judge denied the request, stating that she would receive no special treatment.

Ventura described how Combs’ control over her increased during their relationship and detailed instances of physical abuse.

During the court proceedings, Combs displayed a different demeanor. No cameras were allowed in the courtroom, so reporters described his appearance based on what they saw outside – gray hair, pullover sweaters, and reading glasses. It is unclear whether this change was due to stress or a legal strategy. Before testimony began, Combs was reportedly seen reading the Bible, while his family prayed on the courthouse steps prior to Ventura taking the stand.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Eric Faddis – Partner at Varner Faddis Elite Legal, Former Felony Prosecutor and Current Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney; Instagram: @e_fad @varnerfaddis; TikTok: @varnerfaddis
Dr. Bethany Marshall–  Psychoanalyst, Author: “Deal Breaker,” and featured in hit show “Paris in Love” on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Brian Fitzgibbons – VP of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security; Instagram: @uspa_nationwide_security, Kingsman Philanthropic’s 2022 rescue missions of women and children in Ukraine, Iraq War Veteranide_security
Lauren Conlin – Investigative Journalist, Host of The Outlier Podcast, and also Host of “Corruption: What Happened to Grant Solomon; X- @Conlin_Lauren/ Instagram- @LaurenEmilyConlin/YouTube- @LaurenConlin4

Additional Guests

Brett Brown – Executively leads SASS Go (Surviving Assault Standing Strong), a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending abuse, trafficking, and violence against women and girls worldwide; Follow @sassgoglobal on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for updates.

Rob Shuter – Host: Naughty But Nice Podcast, Former Publicist of Sean Combs, and Author: “The 4 Word Answer;” IG: @naughtygossip

Angelica Martinez-Servigna – CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter

Sydney Sumner – CrimeOnline Investigative Reporter

“Crime Stories with Nancy Grace” is also a national radio show on SiriusXM channel 111, airing for two hours daily starting at 12 p.m. EST. You can also subscribe and download the daily podcasts at iHeart Podcasts.

[Feature Photo: FILE – Sean Combs arrives at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)]

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