When Casandra "Cassie" Ventura entered the courtroom in Lower Manhattan, preparing to take the stand at Sean "Diddy" Combs ' sex trafficking trial, it was the first time she had been in the same room as the music mogul since 2018.

There were moments when Cassie Ventura did not seem comfortable in the spotlight, perhaps because of what she now says was happening in the shadows.

Cassie Ventura signed a 10-album deal with Diddy's record label at the start of her career.He released only one album the whole time and vetoed other job opportunities.Prosecutors allege Combs used the resources of his businesses for sex trafficking.

The legal team for Sean 'Diddy' Combs will plan on portraying ex-partner Cassie Ventura as "aggressive" in their relationship.