American rapper, Diddy’s defense plans to accuse Cassie of mutual abuse in sex trafficking trial, aiming to challenge her credibility as a key witness.
As Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex trafficking trial unfolds in Manhattan, his legal team is preparing to argue that his past relationship with singer Cassie Ventura involved mutual domestic violence.
They’re doing so to challenge her credibility as a key prosecution witness.
Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo stated that Combs acknowledges instances of domestic violence but contends that the violence was reciprocal.
This strategy seeks to portray Ventura not solely as a victim but as an active participant in the alleged abuse.
Ventura, who dated Combs from 2007 to 2018, filed a lawsuit in November 2023 accusing him of rape, sex trafficking, and physical abuse.
The lawsuit was settled within 24 hours.
The trial, which began on May 12, 2025, is expected to last approximately two months.
Combs faces charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution.
If convicted, he could face life imprisonment.
As the trial progresses, the court will determine the admissibility of the defense’s claims regarding mutual abuse.
This could significantly impact the proceedings and public perception of the case.
