Cassie Ventura told jurors that the birthday party was a turning point, saying, “Sean was there and he brought Dallas Austin, Britney Spears. I think those were the two people that stand out to me.” She said the event marked the start of their romantic relationship with a first kiss.
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Cassie Ventura, now 38, testified in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial that he brought pop star Britney Spears to her 21st birthday party in Las Vegas. Ventura explained that before the party, Combs was only her music producer, but their relationship changed that night when he kissed her.
She also revealed details about alleged “freak offs” — sex parties orchestrated by Combs — where she felt coerced and afraid. Ventura testified that Combs raped her after their 2018 breakup and that she sued him in November 2023, settling for $20 million the following day.
Prosecutors showed photos of bruises Ventura said resulted from frequent beatings. Combs faces multiple charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering, which he denies.