who is testifying in diddy trial

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Several key witnesses have testified or are scheduled to testify in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial:

  • Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi) , rapper and actor, testified about his brief romantic involvement in 2011 with Combs' ex-partner Cassie Ventura, describing incidents involving Combs and related threats and violence
  • Cassie Ventura , Combs' former partner and the star witness, recounted abuse and coercion by Combs, including physical assault and threats
  • George Kaplan , Combs' former assistant, testified about witnessing violence and carrying cash for Combs
  • Capricorn Clark , a former assistant to Combs, is scheduled to testify soon, with her name mentioned during Kid Cudi’s testimony relating to a 2011 incident
  • Representatives from the Los Angeles Police Department and Fire Department are also expected to provide testimony next week
  • Dawn Richard , former member of Danity Kane, testified about witnessing Combs assaulting Ventura
  • Kerry Morgan , Ventura's former best friend, testified about pleading with Ventura to leave the abusive relationship
  • David James , another former assistant to Combs, described the environment working for Combs and the culture around him
  • Sharay Hayes ("The Punisher") , an exotic dancer, testified about participating in drug-fueled sex sessions organized by Combs
  • Regina Ventura , Cassie’s mother, testified about threats made by Combs against her daughter

Additionally, a federal agent who participated in a raid on Combs' Florida home is expected to testify about evidence uncovered during that operation, with Kid Cudi's testimony following the agent's

. These testimonies collectively aim to corroborate allegations of abuse, intimidation, and coercion as part of the prosecution’s case against Combs