Cassie Ventura's cross examination focuses on their relationship, drug use and texts
Cassie Ventura was back on the stand for cross-examination in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial after accusing him of raping her in 2018.
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Cassie Ventura faces cross-examination
Cassie Ventura, the former girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, will face cross-examination on Thursday following two days of testimony in the music mogul's sex-trafficking trial. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Cassie Ventura on alleged Diddy abuse
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs will have their first opportunity to question his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, on the witness stand Thursday. Prosecutors questioned Ventura for two days at Combs' trial, as she described years of alleged abuse by the hip-hop mogul. Combs denies any criminal activity in the case.
Prosecutors finish questioning Cassie Ventura
Prosecutors on Wednesday finished their questioning of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, in the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan, who was inside the courtroom unpacks the day's proceedings.
At Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, Cassie Ventura accuses Combs of raping her in 2018
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Cassie testifies "control was everything" at Diddy trial Day 2
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand Tuesday in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC. She repeatedly cried on the stand as she recounted in graphic detail the "freak offs" she participated in.
Cassie Ventura at "Diddy" trial
Singer Cassie Ventura, Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend, is back on the stand after testifying at his sex trafficking trial about her relationship with the disgraced music mogul. Her graphic testimony lays out a story of violence and abuse. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Cassie Ventura testifies in Diddy trial
During Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial on Tuesday, Cassie Ventura, his longtime girlfriend, took the stand to testify, detailing years of abuse. Combs has pleaded not guilty to a range of charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
Inside Cassie's "Diddy" trial testimony
Warning: some details in this report may be disturbing. A key prosecution witness, Cassie Ventura, testified Tuesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial in New York City on Tuesday. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Katrina Kaufman have the details.
Cassie Ventura testifies in "Diddy" trial
Singer Cassie Ventura, one of four accusers expected to testify against Sean "Diddy" Combs, was called to the stand Tuesday. Combs is accused of sexually assaulting, trafficking and exploiting women for several years. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial continues
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial continues in New York City, and witnesses began taking the stand after opening statements concluded. His ex-girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Diddy's ex-girlfriend Cassie to testify
Casandra Ventura, known as Cassie, is expected to take the stand today in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial. The music mogul faces life in prison if convicted, though he denies all charges.
Witness testimony begins in Diddy trial
Jurors began hearing from witnesses on Monday during the first day of testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City. CBS News' Jericka Duncan is in Manhattan with more on what happened in court.
First witnesses in Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial share graphic testimony
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial is underway in New York City.
What to know as Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial starts
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing trial on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what to know.
Opening statements next in "Diddy" trial
Opening statements are set to begin in disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. His former girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, is expected to testify. Attorney and legal analyst Robin Nunn joins CBS News with more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial to get underway
Testimony is expected to get underway in the trial against hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. He has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and sex trafficking charges. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports on what to know about the case.
Potential jurors for Combs trial questioned
More than two dozen potential jurors for Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial were questioned on Monday. They were asked about their experience with domestic violence, sexual assault and their views on hip-hop artists. Prospective jurors also reviewed a list of other celebrities, but it was unclear how they are related to the case.
First jurors seated in Combs trial
The first jurors have been seated in the sex trafficking trial against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Trial for Sean "Diddy" Combs gets underway
Jury selection begins on Monday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial. The hip-hop mogul faces charges that include sex trafficking and racketeering. If convicted, the 55-year-old could spend the rest of his life in prison. Warning, this story contains disturbing images.
What to know about Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial
CBS News legal contributor Rikki Klieman joins "CBS Mornings" to break down Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial, what to expect from the defense and jury selection.
Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs rejected a plea deal offer on Thursday. The 55-year-old recording artist is facing federal charges that include sex trafficking and racketeering. He has pleaded not guilty. Jury selection is set to begin on Monday for his trial.
Sean "Diddy" Combs rejects plea deal in sex trafficking, racketeering case
Sean "Diddy" Combs formally rejected a plea deal offer in court Thursday. It came during the final pre-trial hearing in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.
Hearing in Sean "Diddy" Combs case
A hearing to sort out potential jurors in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking case is occurring Thursday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs loses bid to delay trial
A federal judge on Friday denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' efforts to delay the start of his upcoming sex trafficking trial. The music mogul has pleaded not guilty on all counts. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
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