Tearful Casandra Ventura tells court Diddy beat and humiliated herBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

In Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial, his ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, testified that he controlled her life, physically and emotionally abused her, and coerced her into humiliating sexual encounters with male escorts ("freak-offs") over an 11-year period. Ventura, who met Combs when she was 19, described instances of violence and said she felt compelled to participate in these encounters, sometimes lasting days, often using drugs to cope. Combs allegedly directed every aspect of these encounters, including the escorts' selection, payment (ranging from $1,500 to $6,000), and Ventura's attire and actions. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Ventura's testimony is expected to continue.