Cassie shares emotional assertion following the conclusion of her testimony towards Diddy
Warning: This text accommodates dialogue of home violence which some readers might discover distressing
Cassie Ventura has spoken out after finishing her testimony and spending time being questioned by each the prosecution and defence on the witness stand at Diddy’s trial.
She has spoken about many issues, together with the ‘freak offs’ that her former associate Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs held and the abuse she alleges Combs focused her with.
The courtroom has been proven textual content messages between the pair and heard Ventura communicate on a number of incidents, whereas the defence had their likelihood to talk to her as effectively.
Diddy’s trial is anticipated to proceed for a number of extra weeks and there can be many different witnesses referred to as earlier than the jury deliberates and a verdict is handed.
If discovered responsible Combs may find yourself spending the remainder of his life in jail.
After the tip of her testimony, Cassie Ventura launched an emotional assertion reflecting on her time within the courtroom and the incidents she was referred to as upon to talk about.
She stated: “This week has been extraordinarily difficult, but additionally remarkably empowering and therapeutic for me.
“I hope that my testimony has given power and a voice to different survivors, and can assist others who’ve suffered to talk up and likewise heal from abuse and concern.
“For me, the extra I heal, the extra I can keep in mind. And the extra I can keep in mind, the extra I’ll always remember.”
Additionally current within the courtroom was Alex Fantastic, Ventura’s husband, who launched an announcement of his personal displaying assist for his spouse and paying tribute to her ‘power and bravado’.
“Over the previous 5 days, the world has gotten to witness the power and bravado of my spouse, releasing herself of her previous,” Fantastic stated in his assertion.
“There was hypothesis on-line surrounding the way it should really feel for me to take a seat there and take heed to my spouse’s testimony. I’ve felt so many issues sitting there. I’ve felt large delight and overwhelming love for Cass.
“I’ve felt profound anger that she has been subjected to sitting in entrance of an individual who tried to interrupt her. So, to him and all of those that helped him alongside the best way, please know this: You didn’t.”
Ventura has needed to give detailed testimony about a number of that might be very tough to talk about, together with an incident in a lodge in 2016 the place video footage confirmed her being assaulted by Combs.
If you’re experiencing home violence, please know that you’re not alone. You possibly can discuss in confidence to the nationwide home violence helpline Refuge on 0808 2000 247, accessible 24/7, or by way of live chat, accessible 10am-10pm, Monday to Friday.
Alternatively, when you have been affected by any of the problems on this article and want to communicate to somebody in confidence, contact The Survivors Trust totally free on 08088 010 818, accessible 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm and 6pm-8pm Monday to Thursday, 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm on Fridays, 10am-12.30pm on Saturdays and 6pm-8pm on Sundays.
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