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.

Heavily pregnant, Ventura recounted in her testimony that her interactions with Combs varied from pleasant moments to conflicts and physical abuse. Prior to her testimony, the defense asked for her to be seated before the jury’s entry due to her pregnancy. However, the judge dismissed the request, emphasizing there would be no special accommodations.

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

During court sessions, Combs presented a markedly different demeanor. Without cameras in the courtroom, reporters outside noted his new look—sporting gray hair, wearing pullover sweaters, and using reading glasses. Whether this was due to stress or a deliberate legal tactic remains uncertain. Additionally, Combs was seen reading the Bible before Ventura’s testimony commenced, while his family gathered for prayer on the courthouse steps.

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 – Executive Director of SASS Go (Surviving Assault Standing Strong), an organization dedicated to eliminating abuse, trafficking, and violence against women and girls around the world. Follow them at @sassgoglobal on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

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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