Diddy Faces Federal Sex-Trafficking Trial With Assistant Testifying

Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a federal trial in New York City on multiple charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting women for prostitution. Key testimony from his former assistant, David James, detailed Diddy's controlling behavior, including the manipulation of singer Cassie Ventura, who is a central witness claiming she was coerced into performing at drug-fueled parties. James described a high-pressure environment where loyalty to Diddy was enforced and revealed that he was monitored and threatened with damaging footage to ensure compliance. Another witness, an exotic dancer known as “The Punisher,” testified about private encounters at Diddy's hotel suite involving Ventura and Diddy, adding to the allegations of orchestrated sexual exploitation. Photographic evidence entered into court showed drugs, large sums of cash, and items like baby oil and lubricant seized from Diddy's hotel room during his arrest, supporting the prosecution's claims. Diddy has pleaded not guilty and faces the possibility of life imprisonment if convicted.