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Cassie Ventura, Combs' former girlfriend, has taken the stand for days, recounting her experiences with him. Riverside highlighted the surveillance video evidence that captures Ventura in distress, attempting to escape from Combs' reach. This video is pivotal in establishing not only the incident's timeline but also the emotional tone, which Rivera argues is not indicative of consensual interaction.
From the emotional testimony and harrowing details provided by Ventura, a portrait of ongoing abuse emerges, reminiscent of classic patterns in domestic violence and human trafficking. Ventura's claims touch upon several forms of control exercised by Combs, including emotional manipulation, financial dependency, and physical intimidation.