On Day 4 of her highly anticipated testimony, Cassie Ventura returned to the witness stand in the federal case against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. After delivering days of emotional and detailed accounts of the alleged abuse she says she endured during their relationship, Cassie faced her toughest challenge yet: cross-examination by Diddy’s high-powered defense team.
Attorneys for the hip-hop executive question her timeline, motivations, and memory in an attempt to cast doubt on her credibility before the jury. But Cassie held firm, even as the pressure mounted.
Following the defense’s questioning, federal prosecutors step in for re-direct, allowing Cassie to clarify earlier statements and reaffirm the heart of her allegations — that she was manipulated, mistreated, and controlled for years by someone she once trusted.
Her testimony has been a central part of the case, drawing public attention not just because of her fame, but because of the courage it takes to speak out under such scrutiny.
Below is the full transcript from Cassie’s Day 4 testimony, offering a raw and unfiltered look at her voice, her truth, and her fight for justice.
Judge: The Government has said the defense’s cross examination can go until 4:30 pm today and they’ll limit themselves to 30 minutes of re-direct. Combs’ lawyer Anna Maria Estevao: We have evidentiary issues Judge: Tell me about them, should have been in writing
Combs’ Estevao: We don’t understand why they are taking time objecting to our exhibits. AUSA Johnson: They are proposing to use a video of Mr. Combs walking in nature, talking about God – it is improper, invited jury nullification Judge: Let’s hear it
[Combs speaking about God] Combs’ Estevao: This was about him being in rehab, which Ms. Ventura didn’t remember. So we want to refresh her recollection with this. AUSA Johnson: It cannot be played for her in front of the jury Combs’ Estevao: We have headphones
Judge: Our jury is ready. Any more issues? Combs’ Estevao: If the rape is after the charged conduct, it shouldn’t have come in, it’s a huge issue for us. Judge: It’s not a huge issues, you didn’t raise it at the time Combs’ Estevao: We thought we could cross on it
Judge: All rise! Good morning. You are still under oath, Ms. Ventura. Combs’ Estevao: You believe Mr. Combs was black-out for the Inter Continental event? Ventura: I believe he was intoxicated. Everyone’s definition is different. Estevao: But you said black-out
Combs’ Estevao: What did you write here? Ventura: I wrote, When you get f*cked up the wrong way – Estevao: You meant drugs? Ventura: And alcohol. Estevao: Here Mr. Combs writes to you, I am so horny for you- AUSA Johnson: This is not in evidence
Combs’ Estevao: Here Mr. Combs is asking you for sex soon after the Inter Continental, right? Ventura: I was saying who he felt. Estevao: What did you write back? Ventura: I wrote, We need a different vibe than Friday at the Inter Continental
Combs’ Estevao: Mr. Combs wrote, F*ck Friday, I don’t even want to do that again. What did you write? Ventura: I wrote, LOL, true. Estevao: Mr. Combs suspected your of having an affair with… someone else in the industry. What happened, when he took your phone?
Ventura: We were in a car and he told me to call my mother – when I did, he grabbed my phone and took it Combs’ Estevao: It was a big fight Ventura: He was just gone Estevao: For how long? Ventura: A few hours until my mother called the police
Combs’ Estevao: Did Mr. Combs go through your phone? Ventura: I think so. And he called someone on it Estevao: The person you had an affair with, an NFL player? Ventura: I don’t know if he’s playing anymore. Estevao: But he was an NFL player – and he was jealous
Combs’ Estevao: Wasn’t there a time he found out you were dancing with another person in the entertainment industry, and took your phone, right? Ventura: I don’t remember. Estevao: It was Chris Brown Ventura: I was not dancing with him
Combs’ Estevao: Look at this, it’s from 2013 Ventura: Now I see. Estevao: What else did Mr. Combs take? Ventura: My car, my passport, when he was angry. Estevao: Let’s refresh you about Mr. Combs being in rehab Ventura: I vaguely remember
Combs’ Estevao: Why did you go to Sedona? Ventura: I went to Arizona to get away from the drugs. Estevao: I’m going to go to a new topic. Mr. Combs told you to go get the video you’d heard about. What did you write? Ventura: I wrote, You keep putting me down
Combs’ Estevao: I’m going to play you some audio [Ventura saying, “If you saw a video of someone f*cking me, who was f*cking me? You have it, why didn’t you show me? ‘Cuz I’m not disrespectful bro Ventura: If you don’t show me, I will kill you, cut you up
Ventura: I will f*cking kill you, I’ve never killed anyone in my life, I am going to f*ck you up, it’s not going to be blood on my hands, someone else is going to do it, I’m not playing with you Sujit, tell me
Combs’ Estevao: That was you, right? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: Did Mr. Combs express concern about these videos being released? Ventura: When? Estevao: Ever Ventura: Yes. Estevao: The escort Jonathan, you thought he took a video? Ventura: Yes
Combs’ Estevao: Mr. Combs spent a lot of money to make sure the video did not get released? Ventura: I don’t know. Estevao: You had a conversation with Jonathan Oddi that was transcribed? Ventura: I’m not sure. Estevao: He was volatile? Ventura: I didn’t trust him
Combs’ Estevao: What did Mr. Combs say when you told him you thought Mr. Oddi was recording? Ventura: He said he’d take care of it. Estevao: Are you aware of an escort leaving comments on Mr. Combs’ Instagram page? Ventura: I am not.
Combs’ Estevao: Now let’s talk about rehab. Do you still use Suboxone? Ventura: Something like it. Estevao: What does it treat? Ventura: Opioid addition. AUSA Johnson: Objection! Overruled Estevoa: You wrote a book in rehab- the place treats sexual compulsion?
AUSA: Objection! Judge: Sidebar
They’re back Combs’ Estevao: Did you get neuro feedback therapy? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: What is it? Ventura: They hook something up to your head and show you things, see how you react. Estevao: Were you told the effects of it? Ventura: Help me with my trauma
Combs’ Estevao: Did you participate in EMDR? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: What does it do? Ventura: Memories and processing them. Estevao: The idea is you recall prior traumatic memories, like for PTSD – you were being treated for PTSD? Ventura: Yes
Ventura: I was still physically developing. Combs’ Estevao: You were 22. Ventura: Women keep developing after 22, don’t you think? Estevao: But you’re not suggesting you were still physically developing after 22? Ventura: I am not.
Combs’ Estevao: This message is about having a freak out without ketamine, right? AUSA Johnson: May I confer with counsel? Judge: No. But we’ll take a break Jury leaves – more coming
With jury out Judge: Witness list by Sunday 5 pm
They’re back. Combs’ Estevao: Mr. Combs wrote, you’re so predictable… You’ve said you were going to tell him you didn’t want to do freak outs anymore, but you didn’t say it, did you? Ventura: I did not. Estevao: Here, you were suggesting freaking off with a girl
Combs’ Estevao: You say you found a photo of Mr. Combs’ with Gina, while you were staying with your parents in Connecticut, right? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: You decided to break up with him – and he didn’t threaten you, but suggested couples’ counseling? Ventura: IDK
Combs’ Estevao: In August 2018, you called it a closure conversation, Mr. Combs’ was inviting you to Burning Man, right? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: I’ll read Mr. Combs: You have anger Ventura: I wrote, My family knows, I am not running around telling our business
Ventura: I wrote, I don’t need you to be taking take of Kim and Gina, I needed you to put me first. Combs’ Estevao: Please read these. Ventura: I wrote, You lied to me, she never went away, it was the nail in the coffin Estevao: You meant Gina, the photo? Yes
Combs’ Estevao: In your civil lawsuit, you say Mr. Combs raped you in September 2018 after you had dinner at an Italian restaurant in Malibu, right? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: Did you meet with the US on Nov 30, 2023? Ventura: Yes, not the exact date
Combs’ Estevao: In this meeting, you said the rape took place after Mr. Combs returned from Burning Man – you said he was acting strangely at that dinner? Ventura: I don’t remember exactly that word. Estevao: Did you meet the US on April 8, 2025? A: Around then
Combs’ Estevao: This message to FB, who’s that? Ventura: Frank Black, a name he used. Estevao: He wrote, I’m in an investor’s conference… We’ll get back to this…. You still have love for him? Ventura: I have love for the past and what it was
[After yet another sidebar] Combs’ Estevao: You wrote, I didn’t mean to be a b*tch, I just don’t get the time. He writes, Just need you to be positive – correct? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: DX 1309 – this is about a yoga instructor? Ventura: Yup
Combs’ Estevao: What did you write? Ventura: I wrote, I’ve stopped even caring. Estevao: But you did care. Ventura: Yeah… Estevao: So he said, you could date other people, let’s just talk about it, correct? Ventura: Yes.
Combs’ Estevao: What did you write? Ventura: I wrote, I do love you, I would just prefer not being one of your girlfriends… Let’s get up tomorrow night, I’ll do studio from 6 to 9. Estevao: He writes, Can I hold you? Or are you just going to break up with me?
Combs’ Estevao: And you write back, We can embrace LOL – and you wanted to hug him, right? Ventura: That’s what I said. Estevao: Did you have sexual intercourse with Mr. Combs that night? Ventura: I did Estevao: And during that, your now husband FaceTimed you? Yes
Combs’ Estevao: Your now-husband didn’t know you were with Mr. Combs at the time? Ventura: I don’t know what he knew. Estavao: Later he discovered it? AUSA: Objection! Judge: Overruled. Estevao: You don’t your husband you were raped? Ventura: Not that evening
Combs’ Estevao: After Ms. Porter’s memorial service, you wrote to him that you were going home, why had he called Kim his soulmate, what was the 11 years all about? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: That was hurtful? Ventura: At that time, yes.
Combs’ Estevao: And after that memorial service, you never saw Mr. Combs again, right? Ventura: I did not. Estevao: He let you go, right? Ventura: I never saw him again. I don’t know about letting me go. Estevao: You got married to the love of your life, right?
They’ve back Judge: Let’s get this done before the jury returns. Combs’ Estevao: We still think it’s appropriate for this message to come in AUSA Johnson: We still have issues, with phrases like “I’d like to reconnect.”
AUSA Johnson: What state of mind is this being offered for? Judge: There are portions that are properly admissible – so this needs to be redacted if it is going to be admitted into evidence. For example, in the 5th paragraph, I’ve been getting my life together- no
Combs’ Estevao: We can get that in through other exhibits. Judge: You can redact it right now Estevao: I will do it right now.
[Also Combs’ Teny Geragos on exhibits and redactions] Combs’ Estevao: I want to say, we are going to finish with cross faster than he thought, probably before the next break Combs’ Agnifilo: May I speak with the Government for one minute? Judge: Bring the jury back
Jury entering! Combs’ Estevao: Ms. Ventura, we’re almost done here Ventura: Thank you. Estevao: I will read Mr. Combs’ messages: You’re going to make a beautiful mother, God bless. Ventura: I said, Thank you, God bless.
Ventura: I wrote, We should talk and have closure Combs’ Estevao: Mr. Combs sent back a tear face emoji. He said, You were always my ride or die Ventura: I thought it was nice Estevao: You’d been craving that? Ventura: Before. I don’t think I was craving now
Combs’ Estevao: You shaped you, over 11 years [Silence] Estevao: You shaped each other? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: Your husband’s a physical trainer? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: The house you grew up in Connecticut was relatively modest, compared to mansions? Yes
Combs’ Estevao: You were preparing to tour, with a Matt Testa? Ventura: Yes. He’s an engineer. Estevao: Once you settled your lawsuit, you cancelled the tour, right? Ventura: Yes Estevao: Because you no longer needed the money? Ventura: That wasn’t the reason
Combs’ Estevao: After the hotel video came out, you posted on Instagam that domestic violence is the issue, right? Ventura: Yes. I still feel that way.
Estevao: DX 1015 – Mr. Combs’ wrote, Want to freak off one last time – what did you write? Ventura: I don’t want it to be the last time, I want freak off for the first time Estevao: No further questions. Judge: Re-direct?
AUSA Johnson: Ms. Ventura, you were shown this message where you ended, I don’t want to freak off for the last time, I want it to be the first time for the rest of our lives – what did you say after that? Ventura: Yes I’m horny, just got over a UTI
AUSA Johnson: You were shown messages today in which you and Sean were kind and loving? Ventura: Yes. AUSA: Did those period ever last? Combs’ Estevao: Objection Judge: Overruled. Ventura: No, they didn’t last. There’d a down swing
AUSA Johnson: What world did Sean open up to you? Ventura: A world of chaos AUSA: In your 11 year relationship, who did you want to have sex with? Ventura: Only him. At that time AUSA: When Sean wrote, Seduce me all day, what did you do? Ventura: Write about FOs
AUSA Johnson: Were you able to cancel work obligations for freak offs? Ventura: Yes, if I was told to. AUSA: When you were shooting the movie in South Africa, and you blocked him, how did he contact you? Ventura: Though Mia
AUSA Johnson: He said he didn’t remember hurting you, did you believe him? Ventura: Not always. Because I knew him. There were times he was pretty aware of what he was doing. It’s just who he was. I’d seen him be violent with other people
AUSA Johnson: On the way back from Cannes, what did Sean do? Ventura: He played a video of me having sex with an escort. AUSA: What’d he say he’d do? Ventura: He’d release it. AUSA: When you got to NY, what did Sean ask for? Ventura: A freak off or he’d release it
AUSA Johnson: When Sean wrote, You ready for tonight, what did he mean? Ventura: Freak off. AUSA: What were you afraid he would do if you did not do that freak off? AUSA Estevao: Objection! Judge: Overruled. Ventura: I don’t know that week- Judge: Next question
AUSA Johnson: Do you have any doubt that Sean raped you? Combs’ Estevao: Objection! Judge: Overruled. Ventura: I have no doubt. AUSA: After Sean raped you on August 18, did you later have consensual sex with Sean during which your now husband Facetimed you? Yes
AUSA Johnson: Why did you cancel the tour? Ventura: After I filed my civil suit I was overwhelmed… Addressing the past the way that I chose to was overwhelming. I didn’t want to go. AUSA: Do you plan to file more lawsuits? Ventura: No.
AUSA Johnson: Would you give the $20 million back if you hadn’t have had to do freak offs? Combs’ Estevao: Objection! Judge: Overruled Ventura: I would give it back to get my agency back AUSA: Did he beat you during freak offs? Ventura: Yes [starts crying]
AUSA Johnson: Were you open to freak offs at the beginning? Ventura: At the beginning AUSA: Did you tell him when you no longer wanted to do them? Ventura: Yes. More than once. AUSA: What concerns did you have about saying no to freak offs? A: Safety, career, love
AUSA Johnson: No further questions. Judge: Ms. Estevao? Combs’ Estevao: You knew Mr. Combs’ sexual preference was these freak offs, right? Ventura: I learned. Estevao: It was part of being his girlfriend Ventura: Yeah Estevao: You kept your old device? A: Yes.
Combs’ Estevao: And freak off videos in this case, they were all on those devices you kept, from 2012 and 2014? Ventura: I don’t know what year. Estevao: You were able to stand at his side at the Met Gala – being his girlfriend gave you access to producers Yes
Estevao: Beyond Kid Cudi, what other musicians were you put in the studio with? Were you put in the studio with Nicki Minaj? Ventura: Yes.
Combs’ Estevao: You were put in the studio with Lil Wayne? Ventura: Yes Estevao: And with Rick Ross and Pusha T – am I forgetting any names? Ventura: You’ve got a lot of names. Estevao: You are self-conscious about your musical talent? Ventura: I wouldn’t say that
Combs’ Estevao: You had a bad performance on 106 and Park Ventura: Early in my career. Estevao: You did music videos – were they successful? Judge: May we have a brief sidebar? [Sidebar]
Combs’ Estevao: D-Roc was like a member of your family? Ventura: Yes, like a brother. Estevao: The assistant Mia, you also had a friendship with Ventura: Yes. Estevao: OK, here you begin with an explicit message and he responds with one – you are actively sexting.
Combs’ Estevao: You stated that you were feeling overwhelmed after filing your civil lawsuit, right? Ventura: Yes. Estevao: You recently received a settlement from the Inter Continental? Ventura: No. Estevao: You made a demand? Ventura: Yes… $10 million, maybe
Judge: Anything further? AUSA Johnson: I just have one question. Judge: I was asking Ms. Estevao. Can you wrap up in two minutes? Combs’ Estevao: This is the last thing I’ll ask you to read, Ms. Ventura Ventura: Thank you. “We need closure and understanding.”
AUSA Johnson: Why’d you keep your devices? Ventura: I was afraid of what was on them, I wouldn’t take em to the Apple Store Combs’ Estevao: 1 question: you just reached $10 million settlement with Inter Continental last week, before trial? Objection! Overruled Yes
Judge: Break