Control, ‘Freak-Offs,’ Abuse: 7 Takeaways from Cassie’s Testimony at Sean Combs Trial

Cassie Ventura, testifying publicly for the first time in court, detailed her harrowing decade-long abuse by Sean "Diddy" Combs. She revealed that at 22, she was subjected to frequent, humiliated sexual encounters known as "freak-offs," during which male escorts were paid contingent on their ability to perform as expected. These encounters not only physically humilated her but also emotionally traumatic, leading to feelings of self-loathing and humiliation. Ventura emphasized how these experiences deeply impacted her mental health and coerced her into participating for fear of reprisal from Combs, who was known to punish women who didn't meet his demands.