Bombshell photos of Cassie’s bruised face after Diddy beating exposed.
Disturbing new photos have surfaced in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial.
Diddy and Cassie’s relationship highlighted.
Cassie and Diddy met in 2005 when she signed to his label, Bad Boy Records. She was 19. He was 36.
What followed, she claims, was 13 years of manipulation and violence.
In her 2023 lawsuit, Cassie alleged that Diddy groomed her, dictated her professional and personal life, and subjected her to years of physical, emotional, and s****** abuse.
Among the most harrowing claims in the civil suit: that Combs forced her to take drugs, coerced her into unwanted s***** acts, and trafficked her across state lines for exploitative purposes.
In a move that raised eyebrows, Combs reached a confidential settlement with Cassie just 24 hours after her lawsuit was filed — a resolution that did not include any admission of wrongdoing.
Diddy trial detailed.
The federal case against Combs includes charges of s** trafficking, racketeering, and prostitution — and Cassie’s story is at its scorching center.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ highly publicized federal trial began in early May 2025 at the Manhattan federal courthouse, drawing intense media scrutiny and a packed courtroom.
Cassie Ventura took the stand during the first week of the trial, testifying in detail over four days about years of alleged abuse, manipulation, and violence.
Jurors have also heard from former Bad Boy staffers, ex-bodyguards, and additional women who claim they were trafficked, assaulted, or intimidated by Combs and his associates.
According to the government, Combs used his influence, business ties, and money to coerce and silence victims — with Ventura’s experience being a central piece of their argument.
Cassie described the “freak outs” as terrifying episodes where Combs would suddenly become enraged and violent without warning.
She testified these outbursts often involved shouting, physical aggression, and threats that left her feeling trapped and fearful for her safety.
Cassie said the unpredictability of these moments forced her to constantly walk on eggshells, never knowing when the next explosion would occur.
In court, prosecutors also read text messages allegedly sent by Combs to Ventura following the 2016 attack, showing what they claim was his effort to downplay and cover up the incident.
These messages revealed frantic attempts to control the narrative and discourage Ventura from going public with her injuries.
Shocking images from 2016 beating described.
The photos, released by prosecutors on May 19, allegedly depict the aftermath of a brutal elevator assault by Combs at the InterContinental Hotel in 2016.
Cassie, 38, spent four grueling days on the stand last week, walking jurors through the March 5 beating and the emotional wreckage that followed.
These showed Cassie Ventura battered, bruised, and covering a black eye with oversized sunglasses.
Among the most damning images: Ventura’s swollen lip, a sliced eyebrow, and a visible bruise circling one eye — all allegedly inflicted by Diddy.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York made the graphic photographs public Monday, shaking up an already explosive trial.
Courtroom insiders said jurors were visibly shaken as the photos were presented, adding gravity to Cassie’s already harrowing testimony.
According to court documents, Ventura snapped the pictures herself during a March 5 Uber ride, just moments after fleeing the hotel.
Cassie’s efforts to conceal damage clarified.
Shockingly, two days after the alleged beating, Cassie was forced to appear at the premiere of The Perfect Match — bruises still fresh.
“I didn’t want to go,” she told jurors, holding back tears. “It was the biggest thing I’d ever done and I had a black eye and a fat lip.”
To conceal the evidence, she wore oversized sunglasses to a gown fitting — a grim attempt to cover up what she now claims was repeated abuse.
Prosecutors also showed the jury shots of Cassie trying on her premiere dress, with visible bruising on her leg.
At the after-party, she’s seen smiling for cameras — but a closer look reveals a bruise crawling down her thigh under her cocktail dress.
Prosecutors argue these images show a pattern of behavior by Combs — alleging he operated a criminal enterprise designed to dominate and exploit those around him.
The high-profile trial continues.
If convicted on all charges, Sean “Diddy” Combs could face life in prison, marking a stunning fall from grace for the hip-hop mogul.
The trial continues to unfold with high-stakes testimony and explosive evidence, keeping the spotlight firmly on one of entertainment’s most powerful figures.
As the jury weighs the disturbing photos, witness accounts, and damning messages, the case promises to be one of the most consequential in recent celebrity legal history.