R&B vocalist and actress Casandra Ventura, affectionately known as Cassie, has joyously embraced the arrival of her third bundle of joy, a baby boy. This delightful news emerged on a Wednesday entangled in the ongoing sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, where Cassie holds a pivotal role as a key witness. Having concluded her emotional and pregnancy-evident testimony earlier this month, spanning four intense days on the witness stand, Cassie recounted harrowing tales of abuse, including being beaten and raped by a former lover. Multiple media outlets reported that Cassie gave birth in a New York hospital on Tuesday.
Deonte Nash, a stylist who had been employed by Combs for a decade, testified on Wednesday that he had reached out to Cassie the day before to extend his congratulations on the new addition to her family.
Cassie, now 38, has etched her name in music history with the platinum-selling 2006 hit "Me & U." She tied the knot with personal trainer Alex Fine in September 2019. Their first daughter, Frankie Stone Fine, arrived in the same year, followed by their second daughter, Sunny Cinco Fine, in 2021. In keeping with The Associated Press' policy, Cassie's name has been disclosed as she has publicly shared her story of sexual abuse.
Combs, 55, currently stands trial in New York, accused of leveraging his position as an entertainment mogul to coerce women, including Cassie, into drug-induced sexual encounters with male escorts and engaging in other abusive behaviors towards those whose careers depended on him. Combs has pleaded innocence to the federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Following her testimony, Cassie, who shared a decade-long relationship with Combs, issued a statement through her attorney, expressing her hope that her courage in speaking out would aid others in "healing from the abuse and fear" they have endured. Representatives for Cassie and Fine did not promptly respond to requests for comment.
