Inside the Diddy Trial: Day 2 – Cassie’s Devastating Testimony and the Unraveling of Power
By Trinity Barnette
On May 13, 2025, the second day of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial brought the prosecution’s star witness to the stand—Cassie Ventura. In front of a packed courtroom, the singer and former girlfriend of Combs described a decade of emotional abuse, physical violence, and sexual coercion. Her testimony wasn’t just devastating—it was a roadmap of manipulation, surveillance, and psychological control.
Key Moments from Day 2:
Cassie testified that “freak offs”—Diddy’s term for group sex parties involving escorts—became routine, sometimes lasting up to four days. These encounters, drenched in drugs and power games, were described as “choreographed sex performances” that left her physically ill and emotionally wrecked.
“The freak offs became a job. There was no space for anything else but to recover.” 
2. Drugs, Degradation, and Dissociation
Cassie said she used ketamine, ecstasy, mushrooms, cocaine, and even GHB to disassociate during these events. She often vomited during sessions, while Diddy allegedly continued without concern. At times, she testified, he or an escort would urinate on her without consent.
Cassie testified Diddy once made her call him “Pop Pop”—her grandfather’s nickname—then sent sexually charged emails under those names. In another incident, he forced her into a pool of heated baby oil while fully clothed. The baby oil, wigs, platform heels, and piercings were part of what she described as a “scripted performance” of ownership and sexual objectification.
Cassie told the jury that Combs recorded the encounters on iPads, cameras, and phones, referring to them as “blackmail material.” She said the fear of having these videos released kept her trapped even when she tried to leave. Prosecutors supported this with emails between the two, showing manipulation disguised as desire.
Cassie described Combs as “scary” and “violent,” saying she couldn’t predict his moods. The wrong look could result in violence. She testified that Diddy kept guns in safes across his homes, and at one point made her carry one in her purse while she was high on mushrooms. Phones, laptops, and even her self-confidence were “taken away as punishment” when she didn’t comply.
Why Day 2 Matters:
Cassie’s testimony added weight and personal depth to the prosecution’s accusations of trafficking, coercion, and abuse. It painted a portrait not just of violence—but of a man who allegedly weaponized love, luxury, and fame to isolate and control. Her testimony doesn’t just implicate Diddy—it forces the public to look at how power is protected when the abuser is rich, charming, and iconic.
Conclusion:
Cassie Ventura’s Day 2 testimony cut through the noise with undeniable clarity. Her tears weren’t just personal—they were historical. This trial is no longer about what happens behind closed doors. It’s about what happens when silence ends and truth is spoken—out loud, on record, and in front of the world.
