Warning: This article discusses domestic violence, which may be upsetting for some readers.
Cassie Ventura has shared the alleged messages Diddy sent her following her departure from an alleged ‘freak off party’ at a hotel.
Sean Combs, known as Diddy, is facing trial over charges related to racketeering and sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion.
Since his arrest at the Park Hyatt hotel in Manhattan, New York, last September, Combs has asserted his innocence.
Following the commencement of the trial on Monday (May 12), Cassie took the witness stand where she was questioned by prosecutors about ‘freak off’ parties.
Cassie explained that ‘freak-offs’ were ‘sexual encounter[s] called voyeurism’ where Combs would watch her engage in sexual acts with another man.
Jurors were shown a CCTV video, released to the public last year, that appeared to capture Combs assaulting her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.
On Wednesday (May 14), Cassie testified that following the incident, she received multiple texts from Combs urging her to call him.
The texts from Diddy included:
“Call me”
“Yo pls call me”
“I got six kids”
“Pls call me”
“Yo pls call Im surrounded”
“Call me”
“For my kids help”
In court, Cassie recounted how she replied to these messages by telling him to ‘put the robe on’, noting ‘he was running around in a towel, and I was just looking out’.
After the 2016 video became public, Cassie’s legal team criticized Combs’ claim that the footage was altered.
Cassie’s lawyer, Douglas H. Wigdor, told the Daily Mail: “It’s not surprising Diddy would make a disingenuous argument to exclude the disturbing video from being shown to the jury in the upcoming trial.”
“I am confident that the video fairly and accurately represents what happened, will be admitted into evidence, and that Combs will be held accountable for his depravity.”
After the footage was released, Combs issued an apology to Cassie on Instagram.
He stated: “My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.
“I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now,” he continued. “I went and I sought out professional help. I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry. But I’m committed to be a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m truly sorry.”
If you are facing domestic violence, remember you are not alone. You can speak confidentially to the national domestic violence helpline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 24/7. A list of local resources is available here.