Sean “Diddy” Combs’ high-profile trial began on May 5, 2025, in New York, where he’s facing serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering — all of which he denies. The spotlight turned to his ex-partner, singer Cassie Ventura, who testified over three emotional days, detailing alleged abuse and disturbing events at Combs’ so-called “freak-off” parties.

During cross-examination, Diddy’s lawyer read intimate texts suggesting Cassie sometimes consented to the encounters. As this unfolded, a courtroom mic caught Diddy whispering to his attorney, “I’m proud,” a comment that quickly gained media attention.

Cassie, however, described the parties as “humiliating,” claiming she was forced into non-consensual acts that left her physically and mentally scarred. “I needed trauma therapy,” she said, referencing PTSD after their relationship ended. She also alleged Diddy battled drug addiction and once overdosed at the Playboy Mansion.

This comes after a series of legal events, including federal raids and a leaked 2016 video of Diddy assaulting Cassie. Though he publicly apologized, he now faces multiple charges in a trial set to reshape his legacy. The case is ongoing.