Cassie Ventura to Publicly Name Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in Sex Trafficking Trial, Forgoing Anonymity (Exclusive)
- Casandra “Cassie” Ventura plans to publicly confront former boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs during his impending legal proceedings regarding human exploitation allegations, according to PEOPLE’s exclusive sources
- Three anonymous accusers will present testimony using protective pseudonyms during the high-profile case
- The music mogul faces multiple felony counts including organized crime violations and facilitating illegal sexual activities
Legal documents confirm Ventura’s intention to face her ex-lover in court without identity protections. Prosecutors disclosed that one complainant will waive anonymity rights while three others require confidentiality safeguards.
Friday’s court submission explicitly identifies the 38-year-old performer as the primary witness willing to use her legal name during testimony. Federal authorities propose pseudonym protections for other survivors to prevent potential harassment.
“Public exposure could subject these women to media scrutiny and unwarranted consequences,” prosecutors argued, citing intense journalistic interest in the controversial case. Court officials seek to restrict defense attorneys from disclosing protected witnesses’ personal information.
Federal investigators expanded their case against the Bad Boy Records founder on April 4, introducing new charges related to a separate survivor. The updated indictment details alleged schemes where romantic overtures allegedly masked coercive sexual demands.
Court papers describe manipulated relationships evolving into orchestrated sexual encounters, with Combs allegedly employing intimidation tactics. Legal representatives for both parties declined immediate comment when contacted.
Recent evidentiary disputes center on controversial surveillance footage from a 2016 hotel incident. Combs’ defense team contests the video’s integrity, claiming editorial manipulation altered temporal sequences and action speeds.
Ventura’s legal counsel dismissed authenticity challenges, expressing confidence in the footage’s evidentiary value. “This desperate attempt won’t prevent accountability for deplorable actions,” stated attorney Douglas Wigdor regarding defense objections.
Confined at Brooklyn’s federal detention facility, Combs maintains innocence against all allegations. Over sixty civil lawsuits referencing misconduct claims remain pending against the embattled entertainer.
Sexual assault survivors can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org. Crisis support is available by texting “STRENGTH” to 741-741.
Source: Adapted from People
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