Diddy Faces Sex Trafficking, Assault Charges in Federal Trial

During the federal trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, multiple witnesses testified about violent and abusive behavior by Combs toward his former assistant Mia and ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. Mia described a toxic and violent work environment, including physical assaults and restrictions on her movement, while Cassie's longtime stylist Deonte Nash recounted repeated abuse, including an incident where Ventura was beaten so severely she needed stitches on her forehead. Nash also testified about Combs' controlling behavior, verbal abuse, and forcing Ventura into drug-fueled sex parties against her wishes. The trial revealed that Combs allegedly threatened to release sex tapes of Ventura and physically assaulted her on several occasions, with Nash and Mia attempting to intervene during one attack. Additionally, testimony included details of a 2012 arson attack on rapper Kid Cudi’s car, involving a Molotov cocktail, which was linked to the case. Combs has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking, racketeering, and related charges, with potential sentences ranging from 15 years to life in prison if convicted.