Text messages between Cassie Ventura and Sean "Diddy" Combs have taken centre stage in his ongoing trial.
Apparently, the messages, read aloud in court, appear to show Cassie willingly participating in some of the "Freak Offs." Diddy's legal team is using them to counter her allegations of coercion.
According to a court hearing, text messages presented in court show Cassie Ventura saying she was "always ready" for Diddy's controversial freak-offs.
While she expressed love and trust in the relationship, prosecutors claim it was abusive. Jurors were informed that 38-year-old Casandra "Cassie" Ventura told the rapper, "I just want it to be uncontrollable," during one of the infamous "Freak Offs,” as per a report by the Daily Mail.
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During her time with Combs, she said in other texts that she "never felt so loved, safe, empowered" and that she felt "protected when I'm in your arms."
The hip-hop artist's solicitors introduced the messages in an attempt to disprove Ms Ventura's allegations that she was forced to attend the parties.
In the New York trial of Combs, his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, is the star witness. She has stated that during the ten years she spent with the hip-hop mogul, she was made to participate in hundreds of "Freak Offs."
In an effort to show that Ms. Ventura was a willing participant in the infamous wild parties, Combs' attorney Anna Estevao showed her text messages during cross-examination yesterday.
“In your arms, I feel safe and secure. You are among the kindest, most genuine individuals.”
“I can't resist sitting down with you and envisioning a lovely future.”
Combs also wrote to Ms. Ventura on August 5, 2009, asking, "When do you want to freak off, LOL?"
In response, Ms. Ventura said, "LOL, I'm just going up to change." I'm always willing to freak out, lol. Ms. Ventura responded, "Somewhat typical," when asked if this was "typical" of her correspondence with Combs.
But by July 2012, it appeared that she had changed her mind once more, and Ms. Estevao read out messages implying that she had joined the "Freak Offs,” as per a report by the Daily Mail.
Jurors were shown pictures of Combs's bruises on Wednesday. In February 2012, Combs overdosed on painkillers at the Playboy Mansion, according to Ms. Ventura.
Do Cassie's texts undermine her case?
Diddy's team is using the texts to question her claims, but prosecutors argue that isolated messages cannot be used to determine consent.
Was Cassie forced to attend the parties?
She claims she was pressured over time, despite the fact that some early messages appear to be willing. The case centres on long-term coercion, not just texts.
Apparently, the messages, read aloud in court, appear to show Cassie willingly participating in some of the "Freak Offs." Diddy's legal team is using them to counter her allegations of coercion.
According to a court hearing, text messages presented in court show Cassie Ventura saying she was "always ready" for Diddy's controversial freak-offs.
While she expressed love and trust in the relationship, prosecutors claim it was abusive. Jurors were informed that 38-year-old Casandra "Cassie" Ventura told the rapper, "I just want it to be uncontrollable," during one of the infamous "Freak Offs,” as per a report by the Daily Mail.
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During her time with Combs, she said in other texts that she "never felt so loved, safe, empowered" and that she felt "protected when I'm in your arms."
The hip-hop artist's solicitors introduced the messages in an attempt to disprove Ms Ventura's allegations that she was forced to attend the parties.
In the New York trial of Combs, his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, is the star witness. She has stated that during the ten years she spent with the hip-hop mogul, she was made to participate in hundreds of "Freak Offs."
Was their relationship always this complicated?
In 2006, she was 19 and Combs was 36 when they first met. They quickly started dating and remained together until she ended their relationship in 2018.In an effort to show that Ms. Ventura was a willing participant in the infamous wild parties, Combs' attorney Anna Estevao showed her text messages during cross-examination yesterday.
What do Cassie’s texts actually say?
As Anna Estevao read messages from 2007, just a few months into their relationship, Ms. Ventura laughed and compared them to a "journal entry." "We've only really spent a week together, and I can say it's been the best and the worst," she wrote. “Since we've gotten together, I've never felt more empowered, safe, and loved.”“In your arms, I feel safe and secure. You are among the kindest, most genuine individuals.”
“I can't resist sitting down with you and envisioning a lovely future.”
Combs also wrote to Ms. Ventura on August 5, 2009, asking, "When do you want to freak off, LOL?"
In response, Ms. Ventura said, "LOL, I'm just going up to change." I'm always willing to freak out, lol. Ms. Ventura responded, "Somewhat typical," when asked if this was "typical" of her correspondence with Combs.
Did Cassie ever express discomfort about the parties?
Ms. Ventura told the court that although Combs gave her "inspiring energy," he occasionally criticised her. Cassie Ventura expressed worries on December 8, 2009, that she felt "dirty and grimy" after the previous "Freak Off."But by July 2012, it appeared that she had changed her mind once more, and Ms. Estevao read out messages implying that she had joined the "Freak Offs,” as per a report by the Daily Mail.
Jurors were shown pictures of Combs's bruises on Wednesday. In February 2012, Combs overdosed on painkillers at the Playboy Mansion, according to Ms. Ventura.
Why did Cassie and Diddy finally split?
While working on a movie in South Africa, Ventura claimed that she broke up with Combs in 2015 after seeing a video of him at an event with a woman named Gina.FAQs
Do Cassie's texts undermine her case?
Diddy's team is using the texts to question her claims, but prosecutors argue that isolated messages cannot be used to determine consent.
Was Cassie forced to attend the parties?
She claims she was pressured over time, despite the fact that some early messages appear to be willing. The case centres on long-term coercion, not just texts.
