We’re lower than a month away from P. Diddy getting his day in courtroom to defend himself towards federal fees that embrace intercourse trafficking and racketeering. One piece of proof that seemingly might be addressed on the trial is the leaked video of Diddy assaulting Cassie Ventura, and she or he has apparently made a giant resolution concerning her function within the authorized proceedings: She’s going to testify, and never anonymously.
4 alleged victims are planning to take the stand when Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial begins on Might 5. Ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has recognized herself as “Sufferer 1,” TMZ experiences and is “ready to testify below her personal title.”
The three different people have requested that their identities stay confidential through the trial to forestall harassment or different penalties, although prosecutors handed over their names to Diddy’s authorized crew in March, so the protection does know who the accusations are coming from.
Cassie Ventura is being considered as a “pioneer” of kinds, as she seemingly kick-started the authorized troubles that led to Diddy’s arrest in September 2024. Ventura — who sings merely below the stage title Cassie — filed a lawsuit in November 2023, accusing her ex-boyfriend of alleged rape, violence and human trafficking. The lawsuit was rapidly settled, however it led to a number of others being filed towards the music mogul.
P. Diddy has maintained his innocence towards the fees. He launched an apology following the discharge of the resort safety cam footage, which was dismissed by Cassie’s crew as “disingenuous.”
Terrence Howard Shares Why He Has ‘No Extra Communication’ With P. Diddy
The information concerning Cassie Ventura comes quickly after Terrence Howard shared a narrative of his expertise with the rapper. In accordance with the Academy Award nominee, Diddy requested him for weeks to assist him along with his appearing, however when he confirmed up, Howard stated Diddy was simply ” me.” After he obliged the document producer’s request to play some music, Howard stated his assistant approached him with a sense he’d gotten from the mogul. The actor stated:
So then my assistant was like, ‘He desires to hang around with you subsequent week.’ And I used to be like, ‘For what?’ He’s like, ‘I believe he’s attempting to fuck you.’ That’s what my assistant stated. I used to be like, ‘Oh, OK. Now, I get it. So, now, no extra communication.’
In fact, with just one facet of that story to go on, we do not know if there have been ulterior motives in Diddy’s request for an appearing coach however, suffice it to say, Terrence Howard is one among many celebrities not attempting to affiliate themselves with the rapper at the moment.
LeBron James And Extra Deny Diddy Occasion Accusations
LeBron James, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Gloria Estefan had been talked about in a brand new lawsuit towards Diddy, with Manzaro Joseph claiming he was drugged and assaulted. Manzaro alleged that the ordeal was witnessed by the aforementioned celebrities. Representatives for all the above have strongly denied the accusations. A earlier case during which Jay-Z was accused of assault was dismissed in February.
It is not simply these being named in lawsuits, although, who’re attempting to distance them P. Diddy and his notorious “freak offs.” Kevin Hart hosted a Diddy celebration prior to now, however he refused to remark when requested about particulars (particularly the thousand bottles of lubricant seized from Puff Daddy’s properties).
It is also thought that Jennifer Lopez may get roped into the drama, as she dated the rapper from 1999 to 2001. I assume we solely have to attend a couple of weeks now to see who else apart from Cassie Ventura and the three nameless accusers might be concerned within the federal trial.