Recap of Diddy’s Court Proceedings: Witness Testimony Reveals Alleged Assaults and Threats by Sean Combs
On Wednesday, testimonies from Deonte Nash, a former stylist and close confidant of Cassie Ventura, along with an arson investigator, shed light on allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs in his ongoing sex trafficking trial.
Deonte Nash, who previously worked for Sean “Diddy” Combs and maintained a close relationship with Cassie Ventura, took the stand Wednesday in the federal sex trafficking case against the music mogul.
Nash recounted an incident where he attempted to intervene to prevent Combs from assaulting Ventura. According to Nash, he and a woman named Mia, also known as “Victim-4,” tried to stop Combs but were pushed away. Nash described how Combs then physically assaulted Ventura, causing her to hit her head against the bed frame and bleed.
Nash observed that Combs appeared “terrified” upon seeing Ventura’s bleeding wound. Mia is scheduled to testify in the upcoming days.
Additionally, Nash testified that Combs threatened Ventura, stating he would post explicit images online and send them to her parents’ workplaces to get them fired.
Earlier in the day, the defense moved for a mistrial after a Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator testified that the LAPD had discarded fingerprints from Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi’s residence following an alleged break-in by Combs. The judge dismissed the testimony and rejected the mistrial request.
Sean Combs faces multiple charges, including sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and conspiracy to racketeer. He was arrested in September 2024, with federal authorities accusing him of coercing victims into sexual acts over a span of two decades, from 2004 to 2024. Combs has consistently denied all allegations.
Former Assistant ‘Mia’ Expected to Testify
Prosecutors plan to call Mia, a former assistant and alleged victim, to testify on Wednesday. Her identity is protected by a pseudonym.
Witnesses also include Nash, an LAPD officer, and an arson investigator from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
James Liddell May 28, 2025, 12:14 PM
Recap: Ex-Assistant Describes Kidnapping by Diddy
Former assistant Capricorn Clark testified about a 2011 incident where Combs allegedly kidnapped her at gunpoint. Clark also detailed an incident involving Scott Mescudi, known as Kid Cudi, which was linked to Combs’s alleged efforts to interfere in Mescudi’s personal life.
Clark, who worked intermittently for Diddy from 2004 to 2017, provided insight into the rapper’s alleged 2011 break-in at Mescudi’s Los Angeles home after discovering his relationship with Cassie Ventura.
Kelly Rissman’s summary:
James Liddell May 28, 2025, 12:20 PM
Day 10 of Testimony: Key Moments in Diddy’s Trial
James Liddell May 28, 2025, 12:27 PM
Mia’s Potentially Confidential Testimony
Mia, the former assistant of Combs, is expected to reveal sensitive details during her testimony on Wednesday. Prosecutors allege that Combs coerced her into sexual acts and forced himself upon her, with Mia reportedly wanting to keep these events secret for life.
Prosecutor Emily Johnson emphasized that Mia is just beginning to process the trauma of Combs’s alleged sexual assault, stating, “She’s only starting to confront what he forced upon her, and she wishes to keep this secret forever.”
Her lawyer, Michael Ferrara, indicated that Mia would disclose details she intended to take to her grave, describing her as extremely distressed and fearful of recounting her experiences publicly.
James Liddell May 28, 2025, 12:40 PM
Suge Knight Comments on Diddy’s Legal Situation
Suge Knight, founder of Death Row Records, expressed his opinion on Diddy’s case, suggesting that the music mogul should “definitely walk free.” Speaking from San Diego’s Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility, Knight clarified that despite personal differences, he believes Combs should not be incarcerated.
“I always say this-Puffy and I are not friends,” Knight stated. “But I genuinely think he should be allowed to walk free.”
Knight also reaffirmed that he does not believe Diddy’s case warrants detention, despite previous reports linking him to a 2008 confrontation with a record executive in Los Angeles.
James Liddell May 28, 2025, 12:57 PM
50 Cent Jokes About Being Mentioned in Diddy’s Trial
Rapper 50 Cent responded humorously to his name being brought up during court proceedings, asserting he’s unafraid of “little Diddy.” After testimony suggested that Combs threatened him, 50 Cent joked about feeling safe, despite the allegations.
He shared a humorous AI-generated image on Instagram captioned, “Cut, CUT… Wait, PUFFY’s got a gun? I can’t believe this, I don’t feel safe… LOL.”
In a lighthearted tone, 50 Cent dismissed fears of Diddy’s threats, emphasizing his confidence and resilience amidst the courtroom drama.
Erin Keller May 28, 2025, 1:01 PM
Public Attendance Continues to Grow at Manhattan Federal Court
Following the Memorial Day weekend, the courtroom has been filled to capacity, with many members of the public eager to follow the proceedings of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s trial. The high-profile nature of the case continues to draw significant attention.
Kelly Rissman May 28, 2025, 1:09 PM
Initial Witnesses from LAPD and LAFD Expected to Testify
Today’s proceedings are set to begin with testimonies from Los Angeles Police Department officer Christopher Ignacio and Fire Department arson investigator Lance Jiminez, who are expected to provide crucial details about the 2012 arson incident involving Scott Mescudi’s vehicle, as reported by NBC.
James Liddell May 28, 2025, 1:15 PM
Anticipated Testimony from LA Police and Fire Officials
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department and Fire Department are expected to testify about the 2012 arson case involving Mescudi’s car. There was some debate among attorneys regarding the DNA evidence submitted by prosecutors, with the defense arguing that the sample was only a partial profile and possibly from a female, which could impact the case’s evidence.
Kelly Rissman May 28, 2025, 1:31 PM
Witnesses Claim Combs’s Associates Witnessed Assault
On her second day of testimony, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura testified that her friends “Mia” and Deonte Nash saw Sean Combs assault her while she was asleep in August 2017. Both witnesses are expected to testify publicly soon.
Ventura described how she was attacked by Combs, who entered her room and assaulted her as she slept. Nash and Mia reportedly intervened, attempting to stop the assault, and witnessed Combs throw Ventura into a bed frame. Photos from the incident, including one showing a cut on Ventura’s eyebrow, were presented as evidence.
James Liddell May 28, 2025, 1:47 PM
