Ep 270: A woman’s allegation of violence against a powerful man triggered a media storm and high-profile trial but left many with questions about justice. This is the Casandra Ventura story. This episode was a collaboration with Celesia Stanton from "Truer Crime" podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or visit: https://truercrimepodcast.com Sources for Today's Episode: The biography.org npr.org cnn.com New York Daily News ABC News People.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Hungry Root - You’re going to love Hungryroot as much as I do – it’s the easiest way to eat healthy. For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/WAC and use code WAC. TaskRabbit - Book trusted help for home tasks & tackle your to-do list today! Get $15 off your first task at TASKRABBIT.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code WAC. Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Celesia Stanton Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: Patreon - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual membership. YouTube Memberships - Exclusive episode available on YouTube for only $4.99 a month. https://www.youtube.com/@WomenandCrime/membership Help is Available: If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, or a victim of domestic, or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to these organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: Sean Diddy Combs, Puff Daddy, Diddy sex trafficking trial, assault allegations, freak off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices