Cassie, known to many as the soulful R&B singer who once shared a high-profile relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs, has officially decided to take the stand in Diddy’s upcoming federal trial. And she’s doing it under her real name, with no aliases and no hiding.
Court records filed on April 4, 2025, confirmed that Cassie, born Casandra Ventura, is stepping up as a key witness in the sex trafficking and racketeering case against Diddy. Federal prosecutors pointed out in the filing that “Victim-1” is prepared to testify openly, and multiple sources verified that this is indeed Cassie. Meanwhile, three other alleged victims involved in the case have chosen to keep their identities sealed.
The trial is scheduled to start on May 5, 2025, in Manhattan federal court. Diddy faces a string of heavy charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. These accusations are stacked on years of claims that Diddy manipulated, abused, and controlled multiple women with Cassie’s name and story front and center.
Cassie’s choice to go public adds even more weight to this already high-profile case. Back in November 2023, she dropped a bombshell lawsuit accusing Diddy of rape, physical abuse, and sex trafficking. That lawsuit was quickly settled one day later, which led many to wonder if her story would stay behind closed doors. But with this trial, it’s clear she has things to share.
Adding fuel to the fire, in May 2024, chilling surveillance footage leaked showing Diddy assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway back in 2016. The disturbing video aligned with her claims, and the public backlash was immediate. The footage played a significant role in pushing the case forward.
So, how can Cassie testify after settling her case with Diddy? Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani explained, “NDA can’t prevent you from testifying pursuant to a lawfully issued subpoena.”
This means Cassie can speak freely and fully, and her testimony is expected to be a game-changer.
Diddy’s legal team continues to push back, calling all the allegations “false and financially motivated.”
In related news, on April 4, 2025, a superseding indictment added two new counts to Combs’ existing charges, including additional allegations of sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution. These latest charges extend the timeline of the alleged offenses up to 2024, suggesting a prolonged pattern of illicit activities.
In a separate civil lawsuit filed recently, a male photographer, identified as John Doe, alleges that Combs coerced him into performing oral sex under the pretense of offering a significant career opportunity. The incident purportedly occurred on the set of a high-profile commercial between late 2022 and early 2023. Combs’ legal team has denied these accusations, maintaining his innocence.
Furthermore, reports indicate that over 55 individuals have filed sexual misconduct lawsuits against Combs, with approximately 40 plaintiffs using pseudonyms to protect their identity. Judges are increasingly siding with Combs’ defense team, ordering that plaintiffs must reveal their identities or face dismissal of their cases. This development has prompted some individuals to proceed publicly, while others have opted to drop their suits.
