Ex-Assistant Testifies in Diddy Racketeering Trial

Brendan Paul, former assistant to Sean 'Diddy' Combs, testified in Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, describing intense working conditions and his role procuring cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine for Combs. Paul admitted he bought and transported these drugs to maintain Combs' favor, but denied being a 'drug mule' in the sense of distributing drugs. He also described personally using Adderall and cocaine to manage the job's demands, which included working up to 100 hours a week. Paul was arrested in March 2024 with cocaine, but charges were dropped after he completed a pretrial diversion program. Prosecutors are concluding their case, which has included testimony from ex-girlfriends, former employees, and other witnesses alleging Combs ran a racketeering operation involving drugs, violence, and coerced sex. The defense acknowledges domestic abuse evidence but contends Combs did not commit federal crimes.