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Cassie Ventura's Mother Testifies About Diddy’s Alleged Extortion and Threats in Federal Trial

Regina Ventura described feeling 'physically sick' over threats to release explicit tapes and detailed a $20,000 extortion demand tied to her daughter's safety.

Two ziploc bags, each filled with Johnson’s baby oil and Astroglide, were recovered from bags in an entryway closet. More bottles of baby oil and lubricant were found in the bathroom, on the nightstand and elsewhere in the room, according to trial testimony.
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Overview

  • Regina Ventura testified that Sean 'Diddy' Combs demanded $20,000 in 2011 after discovering Cassie was dating rapper Kid Cudi, threatening to release explicit sex tapes and harm both Cassie and Cudi.
  • Jurors were shown photographs of bruises on Cassie’s body, which her mother documented during a Christmas visit in 2011, allegedly resulting from Combs's abuse.
  • Former assistant David James testified about an incident where Combs carried three handguns, leading James to fear for his life and quit his job.
  • Exotic dancer Sharay 'The Punisher' Hayes described being hired for 'freak-off' events involving Cassie, with Combs allegedly watching while masked and providing cash payments.
  • Prosecutors presented evidence of Combs's alleged two-decade criminal enterprise, including coercion, blackmail, and drug-fueled sexual exploitation, as the trial continues in Manhattan federal court.