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Kerry Morgan provided her testimony on May 19, 2025, during Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial in Manhattan, detailing her observations. Her statements centered on incidents from 2013 to 2018, concerning alleged physical abuse against Cassie Ventura and herself as well.
Morgan's testimony is part of the prosecution's broader racketeering and sex trafficking case against Combs. Kerry appeared alongside other witnesses, including singer Dawn Richard, whose accounts corroborate aspects of Morgan's narrative.
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Kerry Morgan's close friendship with Cassie Ventura
Kerry Morgan first met Cassie Ventura around 2005 during a joint modeling shoot in Miami. They maintained a close friendship for over a decade, sharing trips and attending professional events together. Morgan often served as Ventura's confidante, present at both public appearances and private gatherings. Their bond ended after Morgan reported that Combs had turned violent toward her in 2018.
Instances of alleged abuse in 2013 and 2016
Kerry Morgan described a 2013 trip to Jamaica, where Combs allegedly dragged Ventura by the hair down a hallway. She said she heard Ventura's screams as Combs shoved her head against a brick wall.
In 2016, Morgan witnessed Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel lobby in Los Angeles, kicking her and throwing an object at her. Later that day, Combs allegedly arrived at Ventura's apartment and attempted to break down the door with a hammer.
Details of the 2018 assault on Kerry Morgan
Morgan testified that Combs accused Ventura of infidelity and then directed his rage toward her instead. She stated that he choked her from behind and hit her multiple times with a wooden coat hanger.
Morgan remembered experiencing a concussion and worrying about her own safety. That incident led her to reassess her friendship with Ventura and her silence.
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Terms of the non-disclosure agreement
After the 2018 assault, Morgan stated that Combs offered her $30,000 to sign a non-disclosure agreement. She testified that she initially agreed because she feared the legal costs and unwanted publicity.
The agreement prohibited her from discussing the incident publicly or with others. Kerry Morgan characterized the payment and agreement as another means of control by Combs.
Alignment of Morgan's testimony with other witnesses
Morgan's account closely aligns with Ventura's testimony about the repeated abuse occurring from 2007 to 2018. Ventura described a pattern of coercion, intimidation, and physical violence by Combs. Singer Dawn Richard also testified that she witnessed Combs strike Ventura and threaten witnesses. Prosecutors argue that these consistent accounts illustrate an ongoing pattern of misconduct.
Upcoming stages of the Diddy trial
Combs is charged with racketeering conspiracy, s*x trafficking, and related offenses under federal law. He has pleaded not guilty and remains in federal custody in Brooklyn.
If convicted, he could face life in prison under the applicable statutes. In the coming weeks, the trial will proceed with additional witnesses and documentary evidence.
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