Cassie testifies "control was everything" at Diddy trial, shares graphic "freak off" details

  Updated 29m ago Court done for the day

Court has wrapped up Tuesday. 

Ventura is due back on the stand Wednesday morning. 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-23dd2b7b   40m ago Fear was part of the relationship, Ventura says

During her testimony Tuesday, Ventura testified Combs controlled every aspect of her life. She told the jurors she often did things out of fear, since physical abuse was frequent. 

In addition to physical violence against her, Ventura detailed guns she saw in his homes, and said she was once forced to carry one for him.

She testified she assumed it was a scare tactic. 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-60cc0d09   56m ago Cassie Ventura testimony recap

During their opening statement on Monday, the defense noted Ventura and Combs haven't seen each other in more than six years. 

That changed Tuesday. Combs looked at her when she walked in and began to testify. 

Check out a full recap of the day's events here. 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-6b54cd0a   4:38 PM Summary of the day from Alice Gainer

CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has been at court all day covering the trial. Here's some of what she saw Tuesday. 

By Jesse Zanger https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-092a9f9b   Updated 4:17 PM Ventura on drug use during "freak offs"

Ventura is asked about how many drugs were taken during the "freak offs." 

Earlier, she testified that Combs provided ecstasy and cocaine to help keep her awake. 

Ventura testifies she wanted to stay high so she wouldn't be present during the "freak offs." 

The court then goes on a brief break. 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-9f29265b   Updated 4:02 PM Ventura says she and Combs gave each other nicknames

During her testimony, Ventura revealed her nickname for Combs was "Pop Pop." 

She explained when choosing nicknames for one another, she didn't have one in mind for Combs, who was 17 years older than she was. 

Combs asked her what she called her grandfather, and she said "Pop Pop." 

She testified she thought it was a weird nickname. 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-685e2f8e   Updated 3:44 PM Online resources used as part of the "freak offs"

Ventura is talking about answering ads on Craigslist and using other websites to hire dancers to participate in "freak offs." She's speaking about the logistics of paying them. 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-3cc3afc4   Updated 3:27 PM More sketches from court released. Cassie Ventura is sworn in during the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on May 13, 2025.  Jane Rosenberg

Court artist Jane Rosenberg released more sketches from court, depicting Cassie Ventura being sworn in and crying on the stand. 

Cassie Ventura cries on stand during Sean "Diddy" Combs trial on May 13, 2025.  Jane Rosenberg By Jesse Zanger https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-db85901d   Updated 3:10 PM Ventura provides graphic details of "freak offs"

Ventura describes certain locations where the "freak offs" were held, aliases used, and supplies involved, including baby oil. She describes a baby pool filled with oil, and says that it would need to be applied every five minutes

Ventura says the hotels they used would charge for damage to the room, saying in one instance it was necessary for one hotel to redecorate the room. 

She describes certain graphic sex acts involving Combs that took place during the "freak offs." 

Court then took a brief break.   

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-b8cc537a   Updated 2:53 PM Ventura: I didn't want to disappoint Combs

Ventura explains she participated in "freak offs" because she didn't want to disappoint Combs. Crying on the witness stand, she says that even though she felt horrible about it, she felt she didn't have anything else going for her. 

Ventura says Combs was dismissive of her and when she expressed herself he didn't really care. She says Combs called her predictable because she didn't want to participate in "freak offs." 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-c657962f   2:38 PM Drugs were used to stay awake, Ventura says

Testifying about weekly "freak offs" that lasted for days, Ventura says she didn't get any sleep during them, and stayed awake by taking drugs like ecstasy and cocaine which she says Combs provided. 

Ventura says she didn't want to engage in every "freak off," that she felt "disgusted" and "humiliated" by them. 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-33f00ac5   2:08 PM Ventura cries as she describes feeling humiliated

Ventura says the "freak offs" happened almost weekly for years. 

When asked if she wanted to participate in every instance, her voice breaks as she begins to cry. She says she felt humiliated and didn't have anyone to talk to.

When asked if there was any part she enjoyed, she answers the one-on-one time with Combs.

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-a6b28640   2:00 PM Guns and Suge Knight incident

Ventura testifies about seeing handguns that were kept in safes at Combs' residences, and that she was once asked to carry one to a club. 

She also describes an incident when she says she and Combs were having a "freak off" in Los Angeles and he learned his rival, Suge Knight, was somewhere nearby. 

She says Combs and an employee dressed in dark clothing, armed themselves with guns and left the hotel in an SUV. 

She recalls screaming and crying for them not to do anything stupid. 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-a0cc566d   1:48 PM Ventura continues testifying about control

Ventura continues her testimony detailing the ways she says Combs tried to control her appearance -- from what she wore, to how she styled her hair and nails. 

She says she spent her time prepping for the "freak offs," and that his comments took a toll on her self-esteem.

She also says in addition to paying her rent, Combs paid for cars, travel, clothing and other expenses, and that he would withhold those things if she didn't obey.

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-3794798b   1:18 PM Court back from lunch break

Court resumes for the afternoon shortly after 1:15 p.m.

Ventura remains on the stand and is being questioned by the prosecution. 

By Alice Gainer https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-ac43f8bb   Updated 1:10 PM Can I watch the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial live?

Photos and videos from inside federal court are prohibited, so there is no live stream or broadcast of the trial. 

Courtroom sketches, however, are allowed. 

A courtroom sketch shows Sean "Diddy" Combs on Day 2 of his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City. Jane Rosenberg

CBS News New York's Alice Gainer is at court and is providing real-time updates throughout the day in this blog. 

By Mark Prussin https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/diddy-trial-live-updates-day-2/#post-update-f504387b