Cassie’s stepping up—no pseudonym, no hiding. The “Me & U” singer is ready to testify under her real name against ex Sean “Diddy” Combs in his upcoming trial, where he faces racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution charges. A motion filed April 4, 2025, confirmed she’s “Victim-1,” while three other victims will stay anonymous. Here’s the latest on this high-stakes showdown.
Cassie Breaks Her Silence
“She is prepared to testify under her own name,” the filing declares. Unlike “Victim-2,” “Victim-3,” and “Victim-4,” who’ll use pseudonyms to shield their identities, Cassie’s going public. Prosecutors argued this anonymity for the others is key: “This case has already received exceptional media coverage, which will only grow as trial nears.” They say it’ll spare these women from harassment, embarrassment, and worse if their names leak.
Cassie’s history with Diddy’s messy. In November 2023, she sued him for rape and sex trafficking, settling just a day later. Then, May 2024 dropped a bombshell—hotel footage from March 2016 showing Combs chasing and attacking her. In a raw statement, she said, “Domestic violence broke me down to someone I never thought I’d become. I’ll always be recovering.” She urged others in fear to speak out: “No one should carry this weight alone.”
Diddy’s Mounting Legal Heat
Combs’ trial kicks off May 5, locked up in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center since September 2024. Last week, prosecutors piled on two more charges—sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution—bringing his total to five. He’s pleaded not guilty, but the clock’s ticking toward a courtroom clash.
Why It Matters
Cassie’s choice to testify openly flips the script in a case already dripping with drama. With Diddy denying everything, her voice could be a game-changer. The world’s watching—and she’s not backing down.
A 2016 surveillance video obtained by CNN shows Sean “Diddy” Combs violently grab, shove, drag and kick his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura during an altercation in a hotel in California. https://t.co/qgD40mRPtQ pic.twitter.com/1u7qJgn3mC
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) May 17, 2024
