It was quite a dramatic scene at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial as Dawn Richard testified about witnessing the music mogul’s abuse towards Cassie Ventura. The 41-year-old described an incident in 2010 where Combs allegedly punched Ventura in the stomach at a restaurant in West Hollywood, California, while Usher and other musicians were also present. Usher, Ne-Yo, Jimmy Iovine, and Big Daddy Kane were all said to have witnessed the altercation.
Richard also detailed another physical altercation between Combs and Ventura in a car after leaving the restaurant. Combs allegedly grabbed, slapped, and hit Ventura, telling her to shut up, leaving everyone in the car quiet for the rest of the ride. This testimony sheds light on the alleged abusive behavior that Ventura endured during her relationship with Combs.
In addition to the restaurant incident, Richard testified about other instances of physical assault by Combs towards Ventura, including an incident where he allegedly hit her with a skillet full of eggs in 2009. The singer also revealed that Combs threatened her after witnessing the skillet incident, saying that they could go missing or die, indicating a pattern of intimidation and control in their relationship.
