Graphic Photos Released in Diddy Trial Show Cassie’s Injuries from 2016 Hotel Attack

Newly released photos presented in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial show Casandra “Cassie” Ventura with a swollen lip after she was allegedly violently attacked by Combs in a 2016 hotel incident.

The images, which include a selfie Cassie says she took in an Uber after leaving the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City, California, were presented as evidence during the trial.

Cassie, 38, testified last week that the injuries were sustained after she tried to escape one of Combs’ alleged “Freak-Offs” at the hotel.

She recalled texting Combs afterward, saying, “I have a premiere for the biggest thing I’ve ever done in my life on Monday. You are sick for thinking it’s OK to do what you’ve done. Please stay away from me.” Combs, 55, then allegedly responded that he was getting arrested.

Cassie’s then-best friend, Kerry Morgan, called the police, but Cassie refused to file a report at the time to protect Combs.

Last week, Cassie testified that she decided to leave the “Freak-Off” because it became violent. She tried to sneak away while Combs was in the shower, but he caught her in the hallway. 

“He grabbed me up, threw me on the ground, kicked me, tried to drag me back to the room, took my stuff,” she testified, adding she couldn’t count how many times she was thrown to the ground.

A full, unedited 15-minute video of the alleged assault was shown in court last week. A shorter version of the footage was initially released by CNN in May 2024. 

After that video surfaced, Combs issued an apology, calling his behavior “inexcusable.”

Cassie, who dated Combs on and off from 2007 to 2018, filed a lawsuit against him in November 2023, alleging years of abuse and rape. 

That lawsuit was settled for $20 million the following day, as Cassie testified.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; racketeering conspiracy; and transportation to engage in prostitution.

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