Chloe Malas

That's right. So he's been granted immunity to testify. And Eddie is this... security guard who had worked at the Intercontinental Hotel. And in March of 2016, he was 24 years old and his job was to watch these security cameras. And so this particular day, he got to work in the afternoon and he was told that there had been a domestic incident involving Diddy that morning.

That's right. So he's been granted immunity to testify. And Eddie is this... security guard who had worked at the Intercontinental Hotel. And in March of 2016, he was 24 years old and his job was to watch these security cameras. And so this particular day, he got to work in the afternoon and he was told that there had been a domestic incident involving Diddy that morning.

And the guard who had been working in the morning showed him the video. pieces of which many of us have already seen perhaps multiple times. And he was told that Cassie had not requested medical or law enforcement assistance. But then he got a phone call in his security office with a New York area code. And the woman on the line introduced herself as Christina Karam.

And the guard who had been working in the morning showed him the video. pieces of which many of us have already seen perhaps multiple times. And he was told that Cassie had not requested medical or law enforcement assistance. But then he got a phone call in his security office with a New York area code. And the woman on the line introduced herself as Christina Karam.

Yeah, that's right. The whole point of her calling is she wanted to get her hands on that video. And he actually told her, well, you're going to have to get a subpoena or talk to the hotel manager. But it did not end there for Christina. No, not at all. So a little later, Eddie testified that he got a call saying that somebody was in the lobby asking to see him. And it was Christina.

Yeah, that's right. The whole point of her calling is she wanted to get her hands on that video. And he actually told her, well, you're going to have to get a subpoena or talk to the hotel manager. But it did not end there for Christina. No, not at all. So a little later, Eddie testified that he got a call saying that somebody was in the lobby asking to see him. And it was Christina.

So Eddie spoke to her and her whole spiel was that, did he just... didn't remember what happened that day. He was inebriated. He wanted to see what was on the video to refresh his recollection. He just wanted a glimpse. And Eddie really stood firm and was like, look, I'm really sorry. I cannot show this to you. You're going to have to talk to hotel management. But he did say to her, it's bad.

So Eddie spoke to her and her whole spiel was that, did he just... didn't remember what happened that day. He was inebriated. He wanted to see what was on the video to refresh his recollection. He just wanted a glimpse. And Eddie really stood firm and was like, look, I'm really sorry. I cannot show this to you. You're going to have to talk to hotel management. But he did say to her, it's bad.

Well, Eddie gets another phone call, and this time it's Christina saying that there's somebody on the line that wants to talk to him. It's Diddy. Eddie said that he immediately recognized his voice. He'd heard his voice through the media over the years and that Diddy sounded nervous. He was talking really fast. He kept saying that he had had too much to drink on that day.

Well, Eddie gets another phone call, and this time it's Christina saying that there's somebody on the line that wants to talk to him. It's Diddy. Eddie said that he immediately recognized his voice. He'd heard his voice through the media over the years and that Diddy sounded nervous. He was talking really fast. He kept saying that he had had too much to drink on that day.

And he said, you know how things happen with women sometimes. And he said that one thing led to another. And he asked if Eddie would provide him the video. And Eddie apologized. And he said, look, I wish I could, but you're going to have to reach out to management. So at this point, it sounds like Eddie is really doing the right thing. He's like, I can't help you.

And he said, you know how things happen with women sometimes. And he said that one thing led to another. And he asked if Eddie would provide him the video. And Eddie apologized. And he said, look, I wish I could, but you're going to have to reach out to management. So at this point, it sounds like Eddie is really doing the right thing. He's like, I can't help you.

Eddie sent an email to the general manager and the director of security because it was Diddy. And he wanted them to know what was going on. So the prosecution, they entered this email into evidence. He wrote that he told Diddy that they take everyone's privacy really seriously who stays at the hotel. But that Diddy still wanted to talk to Eddie's bosses.

Eddie sent an email to the general manager and the director of security because it was Diddy. And he wanted them to know what was going on. So the prosecution, they entered this email into evidence. He wrote that he told Diddy that they take everyone's privacy really seriously who stays at the hotel. But that Diddy still wanted to talk to Eddie's bosses.

No. So Eddie keeps getting phone calls on his cell phone. And the calls are always from Christina, even though Eddie actually says he never gave her his cell phone number. So he doesn't even know, you know, how she's tracking him down. And he said that, you know, he was really nervous about getting these phone calls and that she passed the phone over to Diddy.

No. So Eddie keeps getting phone calls on his cell phone. And the calls are always from Christina, even though Eddie actually says he never gave her his cell phone number. So he doesn't even know, you know, how she's tracking him down. And he said that, you know, he was really nervous about getting these phone calls and that she passed the phone over to Diddy.

And he said that Eddie sounded like a good guy, sounded like he wanted to help, and that this video could ruin his life. And Eddie says that Diddy just kept repeating, you know, Eddie, you can really help me by getting this footage.

And he said that Eddie sounded like a good guy, sounded like he wanted to help, and that this video could ruin his life. And Eddie says that Diddy just kept repeating, you know, Eddie, you can really help me by getting this footage.

Eddie testified he said he would take care of me, and I understood that to mean financially for the video.

Eddie testified he said he would take care of me, and I understood that to mean financially for the video.

Well, so Eddie testified that when he reached out to his boss, the director of security at the Intercontinental Hotel, and told him... Okay, listen, like Diddy keeps reaching out and now he's offering to pay for this video. His boss then responds that he would do it for $50,000. And Eddie says that he understood that to mean $50,000.

Well, so Eddie testified that when he reached out to his boss, the director of security at the Intercontinental Hotel, and told him... Okay, listen, like Diddy keeps reaching out and now he's offering to pay for this video. His boss then responds that he would do it for $50,000. And Eddie says that he understood that to mean $50,000.

And so he called back the same number that had continued to call him, and that was Christina's number. And she hands the phone to Diddy, and he goes, look, I talked to my boss, and he's willing to do this for $50,000. And he says that Diddy sounded excited, referred to him as his angel. And said, look, I knew you could help. What happens then? Well, it's like something out of a movie.

And so he called back the same number that had continued to call him, and that was Christina's number. And she hands the phone to Diddy, and he goes, look, I talked to my boss, and he's willing to do this for $50,000. And he says that Diddy sounded excited, referred to him as his angel. And said, look, I knew you could help. What happens then? Well, it's like something out of a movie.

His boss goes into this like security hub at the hotel. It's like a server room. Imagine that. And when he comes out of the room, he hands Eddie a black USB drive and says, it's done. So now there's going to be a money handoff? Yeah.

His boss goes into this like security hub at the hotel. It's like a server room. Imagine that. And when he comes out of the room, he hands Eddie a black USB drive and says, it's done. So now there's going to be a money handoff? Yeah.

So Eddie says that he drove with that USB stick that had the video on it over to where Diddy was and that this bodyguard came over to him and said to him, look, man, you're doing the right thing. And that then he brought him over to Diddy and that Diddy was smiling and he seemed really excited, calls him an angel again. And Eddie says, look, I was really nervous, man. My voice was cracking.

So Eddie says that he drove with that USB stick that had the video on it over to where Diddy was and that this bodyguard came over to him and said to him, look, man, you're doing the right thing. And that then he brought him over to Diddy and that Diddy was smiling and he seemed really excited, calls him an angel again. And Eddie says, look, I was really nervous, man. My voice was cracking.

He actually asked me if I was like coming down with something, if I was sick. Christina's there and she offers him some tea. Eddie, though, is really concerned that perhaps there's a police report that Cassie Ventura has. had filed that would ultimately come back to haunt him in some way. And that's when Diddy orchestrates this FaceTime call with Cassie.

He actually asked me if I was like coming down with something, if I was sick. Christina's there and she offers him some tea. Eddie, though, is really concerned that perhaps there's a police report that Cassie Ventura has. had filed that would ultimately come back to haunt him in some way. And that's when Diddy orchestrates this FaceTime call with Cassie.

And she basically just says like, yep, that's right. I want you to hand over the footage. I don't want it. It would be detrimental to my career right now if this came out. We didn't involve the police. And Eddie signed an NDA and handed over the USB drive.

And she basically just says like, yep, that's right. I want you to hand over the footage. I don't want it. It would be detrimental to my career right now if this came out. We didn't involve the police. And Eddie signed an NDA and handed over the USB drive.

So as soon as Eddie signs on the dotted line, Diddy, he leaves the room, comes back in with a brown bag and a money counter. He takes some money out in stacks. And in total, it was a lot more than $50,000. It was $100,000. Wow. Took stacks of money out at a time, 10 grand at a time. And Diddy even said, like, do you want to count this money? And he's like, no, it's all good. He was really nervous.

So as soon as Eddie signs on the dotted line, Diddy, he leaves the room, comes back in with a brown bag and a money counter. He takes some money out in stacks. And in total, it was a lot more than $50,000. It was $100,000. Wow. Took stacks of money out at a time, 10 grand at a time. And Diddy even said, like, do you want to count this money? And he's like, no, it's all good. He was really nervous.

And he was shocked that it was more money than what they had agreed on. And Diddy just said that he wanted to take care of the other security guards that knew about this.

And he was shocked that it was more money than what they had agreed on. And Diddy just said that he wanted to take care of the other security guards that knew about this.

Yeah, so he says that they walked back to his car and Diddy actually said, how are you going to spend the money? And he said, I don't know right now. And Diddy just warned him not to make big purchases. So he thought that that meant like don't draw attention to all this money that you just got. But maybe he was just providing some financial advice.

Yeah, so he says that they walked back to his car and Diddy actually said, how are you going to spend the money? And he said, I don't know right now. And Diddy just warned him not to make big purchases. So he thought that that meant like don't draw attention to all this money that you just got. But maybe he was just providing some financial advice.

It was a really short cross-examination. The defense simply asked Eddie about the nondisclosure agreement that he signed, pointed out that he could have actually gone to law enforcement.

It was a really short cross-examination. The defense simply asked Eddie about the nondisclosure agreement that he signed, pointed out that he could have actually gone to law enforcement.

It's important, right, for the RICO conspiracy charge of it all because it goes to show that, like, despite the fact that he signed this NDA, which is really typical in Hollywood, that there was a loophole where he could have gone to law enforcement. But again, Eddie said that he was so nervous he didn't even read the NDA fully.

It's important, right, for the RICO conspiracy charge of it all because it goes to show that, like, despite the fact that he signed this NDA, which is really typical in Hollywood, that there was a loophole where he could have gone to law enforcement. But again, Eddie said that he was so nervous he didn't even read the NDA fully.

And then they asked him about a message that Eddie actually sent to Diddy two and a half years later, asking if he had any security work for him. And Diddy actually had said no.

And then they asked him about a message that Eddie actually sent to Diddy two and a half years later, asking if he had any security work for him. And Diddy actually had said no.

Yes. So this was wild. It was about a week and a half ago. I had walked into the courthouse one day and I couldn't get into the courtroom because it was completely full. So I went into what's called Overflow, which is a bunch of members of the public and journalists, and I saw an empty seat. So I walked over to the empty seat.

Yes. So this was wild. It was about a week and a half ago. I had walked into the courthouse one day and I couldn't get into the courtroom because it was completely full. So I went into what's called Overflow, which is a bunch of members of the public and journalists, and I saw an empty seat. So I walked over to the empty seat.

And as I walked up, I could hear someone running like up behind me and it was coming really fast. So I kind of scurried quickly and sat down, and the woman started screaming in my face, and it was crazy. The whole courtroom started screaming at her, being like, get out, get out, and everyone kept coming up to me being like, this woman has been causing so many disruptions.

And as I walked up, I could hear someone running like up behind me and it was coming really fast. So I kind of scurried quickly and sat down, and the woman started screaming in my face, and it was crazy. The whole courtroom started screaming at her, being like, get out, get out, and everyone kept coming up to me being like, this woman has been causing so many disruptions.

That is right. So I'm relying on our brilliant NBC News journalists who are inside the courtroom for Diddy.

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Chloe, what can we expect tomorrow? So we're expecting several people tomorrow. One of them is a forensic video expert to really pour over the 2016 intercontinental footage of Cassie and to talk about if any editing was made. And then also a woman who claims that Diddy actually dangled her off of a balcony and she's actually currently suing him civilly. Andrea? Is that something Sean Combs denies?

Chloe, what can we expect tomorrow? So we're expecting several people tomorrow. One of them is a forensic video expert to really pour over the 2016 intercontinental footage of Cassie and to talk about if any editing was made. And then also a woman who claims that Diddy actually dangled her off of a balcony and she's actually currently suing him civilly. Andrea? Is that something Sean Combs denies?

Yes, he denies that.

Yes, he denies that.

She is the last key witness for the government.

She is the last key witness for the government.

He's not joking around here, according to her. No, she said that he was completely serious, straight-faced, and she took it as a real threat to her life, but that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for Diddy, and she just tried to maintain the peace.

He's not joking around here, according to her. No, she said that he was completely serious, straight-faced, and she took it as a real threat to her life, but that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for Diddy, and she just tried to maintain the peace.

Yes. I mean, she had all sorts of different roles. At one point, she was the director of marketing for Sean John Women's. Then she went on to become the global brand director for several years for Sean Combs. So, I mean, she held some massive titles within the company.

Yes. I mean, she had all sorts of different roles. At one point, she was the director of marketing for Sean John Women's. Then she went on to become the global brand director for several years for Sean Combs. So, I mean, she held some massive titles within the company.

Basically, Cassie was cheating on Diddy with Kid Cudi. Diddy found out because Cassie had a burner phone. She had a separate phone that she was using to communicate with And we heard this not only in Cassie's testimony, but we also heard this in Kid Cudi's testimony last week.

Basically, Cassie was cheating on Diddy with Kid Cudi. Diddy found out because Cassie had a burner phone. She had a separate phone that she was using to communicate with And we heard this not only in Cassie's testimony, but we also heard this in Kid Cudi's testimony last week.

But today is really the first time that I had learned that Capricorn Clark is the one that actually took Cassie to Best Buy to buy her this burner phone so that she could essentially live this double life. Or another way to look at it is to get out from the clutches of Diddy and live her authentic life. with someone that she was falling in love with, which was Kid Cudi.

But today is really the first time that I had learned that Capricorn Clark is the one that actually took Cassie to Best Buy to buy her this burner phone so that she could essentially live this double life. Or another way to look at it is to get out from the clutches of Diddy and live her authentic life. with someone that she was falling in love with, which was Kid Cudi.

Not only did she know about it, she actually thought that Cassie was putting their lives in danger. She actually said she thought that they were going to get killed because Cassie was being just kind of so nonchalant and not really hiding the relationship because she was texting about Kid Cudi and to Kid Cudi on a phone that was paid for by Diddy.

Not only did she know about it, she actually thought that Cassie was putting their lives in danger. She actually said she thought that they were going to get killed because Cassie was being just kind of so nonchalant and not really hiding the relationship because she was texting about Kid Cudi and to Kid Cudi on a phone that was paid for by Diddy.

But it wasn't long, Andrea, before Diddy found out about that burner phone because Cassie spent the night with Diddy in a hotel room and he found the phone. And this is, of course, according to Capricorn's testimony.

But it wasn't long, Andrea, before Diddy found out about that burner phone because Cassie spent the night with Diddy in a hotel room and he found the phone. And this is, of course, according to Capricorn's testimony.

Diddy, at like 5 in the morning, goes to Capricorn's apartment and starts banging on her door with a gun and is like, let's go, get dressed, we're going to go kill Kid Cuddy.

Diddy, at like 5 in the morning, goes to Capricorn's apartment and starts banging on her door with a gun and is like, let's go, get dressed, we're going to go kill Kid Cuddy.

She says that she got dressed and she didn't want to go, but that she went. She was worried. He had a gun. He was furious. And she jumped into this black Escalade that was waiting in her parking garage. And they started the 20-minute drive to Kid Cudi's house. She actually on the stand characterized it as a kidnapping. Is that correct? Yes, she did.

She says that she got dressed and she didn't want to go, but that she went. She was worried. He had a gun. He was furious. And she jumped into this black Escalade that was waiting in her parking garage. And they started the 20-minute drive to Kid Cudi's house. She actually on the stand characterized it as a kidnapping. Is that correct? Yes, she did.

But it's not like she was bound her feet in her hands and like thrown into the trunk of a car. Like someone might think that's what a kidnapping looks like. But he had a gun. and she felt like she was being forced against her will. Have we heard Combs' side to the kidnapping allegation? Does he deny it?

But it's not like she was bound her feet in her hands and like thrown into the trunk of a car. Like someone might think that's what a kidnapping looks like. But he had a gun. and she felt like she was being forced against her will. Have we heard Combs' side to the kidnapping allegation? Does he deny it?

Not only does he deny it, Mark Agnifilo, one of Combs' defense attorneys, said on cross-examination today, he said to Capricorn, didn't you willingly go with him because you wanted to make sure he didn't do something stupid? So see, there are two sides to every story.

Not only does he deny it, Mark Agnifilo, one of Combs' defense attorneys, said on cross-examination today, he said to Capricorn, didn't you willingly go with him because you wanted to make sure he didn't do something stupid? So see, there are two sides to every story.

She says that she called Cassie on her burner phone and was like, you need to know what is going on right now. I'm in front of Kid Cuddy's house. And Kid Cuddy was in the background and could hear this conversation and was like, what do you mean he's inside my house? And that's when Kid Cuddy jumped in his Porsche to confront Diddy. Meanwhile, she changes Cassie's name in her phone

She says that she called Cassie on her burner phone and was like, you need to know what is going on right now. I'm in front of Kid Cuddy's house. And Kid Cuddy was in the background and could hear this conversation and was like, what do you mean he's inside my house? And that's when Kid Cuddy jumped in his Porsche to confront Diddy. Meanwhile, she changes Cassie's name in her phone

to a friend of hers because she was so worried that Diddy was going to find out that she called her. And lo and behold, when he got back into the Escalade, what did he do? He said, who were you on the phone with? I mean, it's like he's omnipresent. How did he know? And then he finds out that Kid Cudi is on the way. And now a twist, a plot twist.

to a friend of hers because she was so worried that Diddy was going to find out that she called her. And lo and behold, when he got back into the Escalade, what did he do? He said, who were you on the phone with? I mean, it's like he's omnipresent. How did he know? And then he finds out that Kid Cudi is on the way. And now a twist, a plot twist.

Kid Cudi had said that he went to his house, didn't find Combs, got in his car to look for Combs, and never found him. But today, Capricorn Clark says Kid Cudi actually rolled up on them in his car, made eye contact with them, and then he sped off, and then they actually chased him. And there was a car chase for several minutes, and then Kid Cudi, I guess in his Porsche, he outran the Escalade.

Kid Cudi had said that he went to his house, didn't find Combs, got in his car to look for Combs, and never found him. But today, Capricorn Clark says Kid Cudi actually rolled up on them in his car, made eye contact with them, and then he sped off, and then they actually chased him. And there was a car chase for several minutes, and then Kid Cudi, I guess in his Porsche, he outran the Escalade.

And then all of a sudden they saw these sirens because remember Kid Cudi testified last week that he had called 911 because he was worried about what Combs could do. And so when Diddy saw the sirens, that's when he got really calm, according to Capricorn, and they left.

And then all of a sudden they saw these sirens because remember Kid Cudi testified last week that he had called 911 because he was worried about what Combs could do. And so when Diddy saw the sirens, that's when he got really calm, according to Capricorn, and they left.

So they're not calling it a kidnapping. They're also saying that this didn't happen. They're also not calling it a break-in. They're calling it a trespassing because there's no signs of forced entry. But they're also saying there's no proof. There's nothing on Kid Cudi's surveillance cameras.

So they're not calling it a kidnapping. They're also saying that this didn't happen. They're also not calling it a break-in. They're calling it a trespassing because there's no signs of forced entry. But they're also saying there's no proof. There's nothing on Kid Cudi's surveillance cameras.

Correct. Lots of new information today when Capricorn started to talk. So the next...

Correct. Lots of new information today when Capricorn started to talk. So the next...

Yeah, so she tells Cassie, look, he's not going to let me leave unless you meet up with him. And so Cassie agrees, and Capricorn actually gets into a staff car of Diddy's and goes to pick up Cassie.

Yeah, so she tells Cassie, look, he's not going to let me leave unless you meet up with him. And so Cassie agrees, and Capricorn actually gets into a staff car of Diddy's and goes to pick up Cassie.

Diddy is wearing a bathrobe and underwear and he's livid. And right as they make their way into the entry of this mansion of his, Diddy allegedly starts just kicking her violently and just kicking her over and over. And she falls into this fetal position and he somehow kicks her all the way from the front of the house to the street. And

Diddy is wearing a bathrobe and underwear and he's livid. And right as they make their way into the entry of this mansion of his, Diddy allegedly starts just kicking her violently and just kicking her over and over. And she falls into this fetal position and he somehow kicks her all the way from the front of the house to the street. And

And that Capricorn Clark is just begging Diddy to stop, starts calling members of his security team, telling them to call Diddy and get him to stop. And he won't stop. And nobody is calling Diddy's phone that she can see. So then she actually... ends up leaving the premises because Diddy's like, get out of here.

And that Capricorn Clark is just begging Diddy to stop, starts calling members of his security team, telling them to call Diddy and get him to stop. And he won't stop. And nobody is calling Diddy's phone that she can see. So then she actually... ends up leaving the premises because Diddy's like, get out of here.

And so as she's leaving, she calls Cassie's mom, Regina Ventura, and is like, your daughter is being beaten within an inch of her life. You need to call 911.

And so as she's leaving, she calls Cassie's mom, Regina Ventura, and is like, your daughter is being beaten within an inch of her life. You need to call 911.

She says that she told Harv Pierre, the president of Bad Boy, in March of 2012. And she says that he just said to her, that's crazy, but it's all going to be okay.

She says that she told Harv Pierre, the president of Bad Boy, in March of 2012. And she says that he just said to her, that's crazy, but it's all going to be okay.

So she is somebody who was friends with Diddy before she actually started to work for him. They met around 2002. She says it might have been 2001. But in 2004, she officially joined Bad Boy, and her first role was being Diddy's personal assistant.

So she is somebody who was friends with Diddy before she actually started to work for him. They met around 2002. She says it might have been 2001. But in 2004, she officially joined Bad Boy, and her first role was being Diddy's personal assistant.

So this is shortly after she starts working for Diddy. They were on their way to Miami when a bunch of jewelry from Jacob Bejeweler. If you know Jacob Bejeweler, he is a big-time celebrity jeweler. He's known for his, like, big flashy diamond pieces, these very expensive items that were on loan. Yeah. went missing, and she was the last person to have them.

So this is shortly after she starts working for Diddy. They were on their way to Miami when a bunch of jewelry from Jacob Bejeweler. If you know Jacob Bejeweler, he is a big-time celebrity jeweler. He's known for his, like, big flashy diamond pieces, these very expensive items that were on loan. Yeah. went missing, and she was the last person to have them.

And when they couldn't find the jewelry, that's when she was taken to this building that was under renovation, and they take her to the sixth floor of this building. They lock the door, she claims, to the front of the building behind her.

And when they couldn't find the jewelry, that's when she was taken to this building that was under renovation, and they take her to the sixth floor of this building. They lock the door, she claims, to the front of the building behind her.

And when she goes inside, there's this, like, huge man sitting at a table that he's so large that he doesn't even stand up, and that he's chain-smoking cigarettes and drinking black coffee. It was such a great visual description, Andrea. And that he... proceeds to give her a lie detector test for five days.

And when she goes inside, there's this, like, huge man sitting at a table that he's so large that he doesn't even stand up, and that he's chain-smoking cigarettes and drinking black coffee. It was such a great visual description, Andrea. And that he... proceeds to give her a lie detector test for five days.

So she does go home in the evening, but that she is subjected to just repeatedly answering questions about the jewelry and that it was inconclusive like every single time. What does she say about the jewelry? Does she deny that she took the jewelry?

So she does go home in the evening, but that she is subjected to just repeatedly answering questions about the jewelry and that it was inconclusive like every single time. What does she say about the jewelry? Does she deny that she took the jewelry?

Yeah, I mean, she repeatedly denies that she had anything to do with it, but she actually said that this heavyset man, whose name she doesn't know, said to her, if you fail this test, they, meaning Combs, is going to throw you into the East River, meaning that she could lose her life. Wow.

Yeah, I mean, she repeatedly denies that she had anything to do with it, but she actually said that this heavyset man, whose name she doesn't know, said to her, if you fail this test, they, meaning Combs, is going to throw you into the East River, meaning that she could lose her life. Wow.

I feel like the prosecution is laying the groundwork for these individuals to, to take the stand. And I feel like one or some of them have flipped and that they have gotten immunity because they have been mentioned and their photos have been shown so many times. But again, Diddy denies all of this. Chloe, the way you're describing it, it sounds like a mob movie. It sounds like Goodfellas. Yeah.

I feel like the prosecution is laying the groundwork for these individuals to, to take the stand. And I feel like one or some of them have flipped and that they have gotten immunity because they have been mentioned and their photos have been shown so many times. But again, Diddy denies all of this. Chloe, the way you're describing it, it sounds like a mob movie. It sounds like Goodfellas. Yeah.

Well, I think a lot of it comes down to money, right? And access. When you're working for someone like Diddy, I mean, everyone who has worked for him so far says that they learned so much from him. And on the other hand, she also says that she tried to get other jobs and she couldn't.

Well, I think a lot of it comes down to money, right? And access. When you're working for someone like Diddy, I mean, everyone who has worked for him so far says that they learned so much from him. And on the other hand, she also says that she tried to get other jobs and she couldn't.

So she kept coming back to work for Diddy because she just couldn't find a job that either paid as well or really gave her the opportunities that Diddy did. And also after the Kid Cudi incident, she was fired for allegedly putting in vacation days wrong. She says that she lost everything. She was really crying while she talked about this, losing her 401k, her credit card, losing her car.

So she kept coming back to work for Diddy because she just couldn't find a job that either paid as well or really gave her the opportunities that Diddy did. And also after the Kid Cudi incident, she was fired for allegedly putting in vacation days wrong. She says that she lost everything. She was really crying while she talked about this, losing her 401k, her credit card, losing her car.

And Diddy was even actually like paying for her home. So everything was tied. to Diddy in working at Bad Boy. And Capricorn did go back to work for Bad Boy in 2016 as Cassie's creative director. She says she needed the money, she couldn't get another job, that Diddy had actually blacklisted her from getting other jobs in 2012.

And Diddy was even actually like paying for her home. So everything was tied. to Diddy in working at Bad Boy. And Capricorn did go back to work for Bad Boy in 2016 as Cassie's creative director. She says she needed the money, she couldn't get another job, that Diddy had actually blacklisted her from getting other jobs in 2012.

So she went back and she worked as Cassie's creative director and was really trying to turn her into this star that she wanted to be.

So she went back and she worked as Cassie's creative director and was really trying to turn her into this star that she wanted to be.

As recently as last year, she approached Diddy's legal team and asked to be his chief of staff amid this criminal investigation.

As recently as last year, she approached Diddy's legal team and asked to be his chief of staff amid this criminal investigation.

Yeah, so she says that on the first day of working for him, that Diddy actually took her on a walk through Central Park with a member of his security team, and he threatened her because she was close with Suge Knight, who we've talked about before and is a major rival of his, and that he said to her, if something happens, I'm going to have to kill you.

Yeah, so she says that on the first day of working for him, that Diddy actually took her on a walk through Central Park with a member of his security team, and he threatened her because she was close with Suge Knight, who we've talked about before and is a major rival of his, and that he said to her, if something happens, I'm going to have to kill you.

I'm just looking at my notes right now. He says, how is it that at all these events, these weddings, these birthday parties, these trips that she went on with family and friends, that there are no emails from you to them about what you claim happened while you worked for Diddy? And she just says that she was never really outside of his grip.

I'm just looking at my notes right now. He says, how is it that at all these events, these weddings, these birthday parties, these trips that she went on with family and friends, that there are no emails from you to them about what you claim happened while you worked for Diddy? And she just says that she was never really outside of his grip.

and that she never would have repeated these things because she had this confidentiality agreement with him.

and that she never would have repeated these things because she had this confidentiality agreement with him.

As recently as July 2022, she reaches out about the Bad Boy documentary that she had taken part in. And she says, you know, wow, this is top 10 on Netflix right now. And he writes back, love, love, love. And she writes back, and I love, love, love you.

As recently as July 2022, she reaches out about the Bad Boy documentary that she had taken part in. And she says, you know, wow, this is top 10 on Netflix right now. And he writes back, love, love, love. And she writes back, and I love, love, love you.

She actually said that you'll have to ask a psychologist or a therapist to figure all this out because these text messages show her proactively reaching out to Diddy over the years. It's not the other way around. And the defense said she waited months to tell federal prosecutors about the sexual assault? So she met with prosecutors over 25 times.

She actually said that you'll have to ask a psychologist or a therapist to figure all this out because these text messages show her proactively reaching out to Diddy over the years. It's not the other way around. And the defense said she waited months to tell federal prosecutors about the sexual assault? So she met with prosecutors over 25 times.

And Brian Steele pointed out that during the months of March and April and May, she never told prosecutors until June about these assaults. And she says, well, I was waiting until I had hired a lawyer to represent me during this criminal trial. But then Steele said, but you did have an attorney. by the time you had your second meeting with prosecutors.

And Brian Steele pointed out that during the months of March and April and May, she never told prosecutors until June about these assaults. And she says, well, I was waiting until I had hired a lawyer to represent me during this criminal trial. But then Steele said, but you did have an attorney. by the time you had your second meeting with prosecutors.

And she really just kept saying over and over, Andrea, that she just didn't remember. I also want to point out she made no eye contact. She had her head completely down. I mean, it must hurt her neck. I mean, she literally just stares at the floor the entire time. Her hair is covering her eyes. It's very sad to watch.

And she really just kept saying over and over, Andrea, that she just didn't remember. I also want to point out she made no eye contact. She had her head completely down. I mean, it must hurt her neck. I mean, she literally just stares at the floor the entire time. Her hair is covering her eyes. It's very sad to watch.

But at the same time, though, there are a lot of questions today through this cross-examination.

But at the same time, though, there are a lot of questions today through this cross-examination.

I mean, she seems nervous, but she does seem strong at the same time. She's not crying. She has a strong tone. At times, she almost kind of, like, laughed out of sarcasm when she was reading some of these text messages.

I mean, she seems nervous, but she does seem strong at the same time. She's not crying. She has a strong tone. At times, she almost kind of, like, laughed out of sarcasm when she was reading some of these text messages.

So when asked why she just did not speak out, whether it was to Cassie, who she called a sister, or to her own family and friends... She said, because I was terrified and brainwashed. She also said, it's been a long process. I'm still untangling these things. I'm in therapy. There's a lot of support I'm given that I didn't have or knew what to do with before. So again, Steele went after her.

So when asked why she just did not speak out, whether it was to Cassie, who she called a sister, or to her own family and friends... She said, because I was terrified and brainwashed. She also said, it's been a long process. I'm still untangling these things. I'm in therapy. There's a lot of support I'm given that I didn't have or knew what to do with before. So again, Steele went after her.

hammering her over and over you didn't tell anybody you didn't warn cassie you were posting all of these loving things on social media you're emailing him you're talking to him years after you left this monster and you're able to now live a free life and you're messaging him as recently as 2023 Like weeks before Cassie filed her civil lawsuit. So it's sort of like, what's changed?

hammering her over and over you didn't tell anybody you didn't warn cassie you were posting all of these loving things on social media you're emailing him you're talking to him years after you left this monster and you're able to now live a free life and you're messaging him as recently as 2023 Like weeks before Cassie filed her civil lawsuit. So it's sort of like, what's changed?

Is this revisionist history? Or is this a trauma victim who's just figuring out what really happened to her?

Is this revisionist history? Or is this a trauma victim who's just figuring out what really happened to her?

It's in moments like that that I'm thinking, I need to write this down for the podcast, right? And then Maureen Comey, who's one of the lead New York prosecutors, she's the daughter of James Comey.

It's in moments like that that I'm thinking, I need to write this down for the podcast, right? And then Maureen Comey, who's one of the lead New York prosecutors, she's the daughter of James Comey.

At one point when the jury wasn't in the room and she said Steele was yelling at Mia, that he was harassing her, and she was worried because all eyes all over the world are watching this case right now, that this will keep other victims from coming forward to tell their truth. She's worried that Steele's being too aggressive.

At one point when the jury wasn't in the room and she said Steele was yelling at Mia, that he was harassing her, and she was worried because all eyes all over the world are watching this case right now, that this will keep other victims from coming forward to tell their truth. She's worried that Steele's being too aggressive.

And then you have Brian Steele, who's coming off the heels of this major win with Young Thug out of Atlanta. And you can see he's frustrated.

And then you have Brian Steele, who's coming off the heels of this major win with Young Thug out of Atlanta. And you can see he's frustrated.

I mean, he was actually quite deferential to Steele. He told Maureen Comey, I don't see what you're saying. I don't see him yelling. I mean, I can agree that the tone is on the line. And Steele, you need to be mindful of that. But there was no, like, sanctioning him or anything like that. But, you know, Comey wanted to put this on the record because she feels... strongly in her position.

I mean, he was actually quite deferential to Steele. He told Maureen Comey, I don't see what you're saying. I don't see him yelling. I mean, I can agree that the tone is on the line. And Steele, you need to be mindful of that. But there was no, like, sanctioning him or anything like that. But, you know, Comey wanted to put this on the record because she feels... strongly in her position.

It was a very fiery moment.

It was a very fiery moment.

Well, let me tell you, there is one juror and she, like I said, no poker face. She's furrowing her brow. She's looking at Mia in what seems to be in a skeptical way. All the reporters are talking about it. And pretty much everybody else is just taking notes and has a really straight face. It's really just this one juror.

Well, let me tell you, there is one juror and she, like I said, no poker face. She's furrowing her brow. She's looking at Mia in what seems to be in a skeptical way. All the reporters are talking about it. And pretty much everybody else is just taking notes and has a really straight face. It's really just this one juror.

I'll be in the courtroom tomorrow in the morning, and we could see a verdict in Weinstein as early as tomorrow afternoon.

I'll be in the courtroom tomorrow in the morning, and we could see a verdict in Weinstein as early as tomorrow afternoon.

Absolutely. You don't see any protesters or people standing in solidarity with these women coming forward like you did in the throes of the Me Too movement when Harvey's trial was starting and I was there covering that trial in 2020. I mean, the silence has really been deafening. And I'm not quite sure why.

Absolutely. You don't see any protesters or people standing in solidarity with these women coming forward like you did in the throes of the Me Too movement when Harvey's trial was starting and I was there covering that trial in 2020. I mean, the silence has really been deafening. And I'm not quite sure why.

Right. And perhaps there are people that want to, but they're reserving that until a verdict.

Right. And perhaps there are people that want to, but they're reserving that until a verdict.

Yeah, I mean, he was saying, you say that the Me Too movement had a major bearing on you realizing that you were a victim of abuse, but that was 2017. And you didn't come out with these allegations of sexual assault until June of 2024, long after Cassie filed her civil suit in November 2023, even more than two months after you were already meeting with prosecutors. How does that all add up?

Yeah, I mean, he was saying, you say that the Me Too movement had a major bearing on you realizing that you were a victim of abuse, but that was 2017. And you didn't come out with these allegations of sexual assault until June of 2024, long after Cassie filed her civil suit in November 2023, even more than two months after you were already meeting with prosecutors. How does that all add up?

Yeah, so Steele asked Mia if she was planning to sue Diddy in the wake of this trial. So she said no on the record, and nothing's going to prevent her from suing him later. Neither means that she's not trustworthy, right, or that her story isn't true. But they are saying that a lot of this is motivated by money. That got an objection from the prosecution, that Me Too money grab line? Oh, it did.

Yeah, so Steele asked Mia if she was planning to sue Diddy in the wake of this trial. So she said no on the record, and nothing's going to prevent her from suing him later. Neither means that she's not trustworthy, right, or that her story isn't true. But they are saying that a lot of this is motivated by money. That got an objection from the prosecution, that Me Too money grab line? Oh, it did.

And it was one of many things that they objected on today.

And it was one of many things that they objected on today.

One of the prosecutors said, what did you worry about if you told that he sexually assaulted you? And she said that I wouldn't be believed. I would be fired. I would be labeled a crazy person that was making everything up. Then she was asked, why did you try to keep the person that abused you happy? And she said, because when he was happy, I was safe.

One of the prosecutors said, what did you worry about if you told that he sexually assaulted you? And she said that I wouldn't be believed. I would be fired. I would be labeled a crazy person that was making everything up. Then she was asked, why did you try to keep the person that abused you happy? And she said, because when he was happy, I was safe.

But that does not answer the question that Steele brought up multiple times as to why did you continue to reach out to him as recently as 2023?

But that does not answer the question that Steele brought up multiple times as to why did you continue to reach out to him as recently as 2023?

There's a generational divide with these jurors. So several of them are over the age of 60. And there are several that look to be, you know, under 35. So how are they going to view social media? How are they going to view this correspondence? You know, what are they going to think of the way Brian Steele is handling his cross-examination? I think it's still a little too soon to tell.

There's a generational divide with these jurors. So several of them are over the age of 60. And there are several that look to be, you know, under 35. So how are they going to view social media? How are they going to view this correspondence? You know, what are they going to think of the way Brian Steele is handling his cross-examination? I think it's still a little too soon to tell.

I think we're really going to see this either all come together or completely fall apart for Diddy's team when they put on their defense. What can we expect tomorrow? Potentially a hotel custodian who might be talking about cleaning up or seeing the aftermath of those freak-offs.

I think we're really going to see this either all come together or completely fall apart for Diddy's team when they put on their defense. What can we expect tomorrow? Potentially a hotel custodian who might be talking about cleaning up or seeing the aftermath of those freak-offs.

And later this week, we could actually hear from another Jane Doe testifying under a pseudonym who claims that she was subjected to physical and sexual abuse.

And later this week, we could actually hear from another Jane Doe testifying under a pseudonym who claims that she was subjected to physical and sexual abuse.

The crux is he's saying you continue to reach out to this man years after you no longer worked for him and you said that you loved him. So how could you say that if this was your rapist? Why would you choose to stay in contact with him? And why didn't you tell anyone?

The crux is he's saying you continue to reach out to this man years after you no longer worked for him and you said that you loved him. So how could you say that if this was your rapist? Why would you choose to stay in contact with him? And why didn't you tell anyone?

He didn't say you're a liar, but he did say you're lying about being sexually assaulted, aren't you?

He didn't say you're a liar, but he did say you're lying about being sexually assaulted, aren't you?

And charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution that could lead up to life behind bars.

And charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution that could lead up to life behind bars.

You know, I've been talking to a lot of different criminal defense attorneys and they all told me ahead of this trial to go watch Goodfellas if you really want to understand what RICO is.

You know, I've been talking to a lot of different criminal defense attorneys and they all told me ahead of this trial to go watch Goodfellas if you really want to understand what RICO is.

New York prosecutors claim that Sean Combs, who had bad boy records and he had all of these different businesses, that he was actually using this organization to partake in illegal activity and that he conspired with others who worked for him to to carry out that illegal activity. Something that got just a lot of attention were these freak-offs.

New York prosecutors claim that Sean Combs, who had bad boy records and he had all of these different businesses, that he was actually using this organization to partake in illegal activity and that he conspired with others who worked for him to to carry out that illegal activity. Something that got just a lot of attention were these freak-offs.

Yeah, alleged drug-fueled sex parties that he supposedly filmed. He had people who worked for him go and procure sex workers for these parties and potentially flew them across state lines to meet him and had employees of his allegedly fill his home with what's now gone viral, you know, Tons of baby oil.

Yeah, alleged drug-fueled sex parties that he supposedly filmed. He had people who worked for him go and procure sex workers for these parties and potentially flew them across state lines to meet him and had employees of his allegedly fill his home with what's now gone viral, you know, Tons of baby oil.

Because we don't have their names yet, right? We don't, other than victim one. We know it's Cassie Ventura. We know it's Cassie because the indictment so closely mirrors what she had in her civil suit that she filed against Combs in 2023. She says that he forced her to participate in freak-offs, that he subjected her to years of physical and emotional abuse, and it's incredibly graphic.

Because we don't have their names yet, right? We don't, other than victim one. We know it's Cassie Ventura. We know it's Cassie because the indictment so closely mirrors what she had in her civil suit that she filed against Combs in 2023. She says that he forced her to participate in freak-offs, that he subjected her to years of physical and emotional abuse, and it's incredibly graphic.

We know... From a source familiar with the case that she is going to be testifying within the first few days of this trial. She is the government's star witness. I mean, this is going to be explosive next week when she takes the stand.

We know... From a source familiar with the case that she is going to be testifying within the first few days of this trial. She is the government's star witness. I mean, this is going to be explosive next week when she takes the stand.

So she was 19 and he was 37 years old when they first met. And she had signed a 10 album record deal with him and they started to date. But she very quickly became known as Mrs. Combs, essentially. They weren't married, but she was like the first lady of hip hop. They were on every single red carpet together. From the outside, they looked like they were in a perfect relationship.

So she was 19 and he was 37 years old when they first met. And she had signed a 10 album record deal with him and they started to date. But she very quickly became known as Mrs. Combs, essentially. They weren't married, but she was like the first lady of hip hop. They were on every single red carpet together. From the outside, they looked like they were in a perfect relationship.

But she really pulled back the curtain with this civil suit. And I can imagine that we're going to hear a lot more when she takes a stand. And I'm sure very emotional. Also, I just want to point out, she's actually very pregnant. I think she's about eight months pregnant. Tell us a little bit about the people in the courtroom. These prosecutors... They're all women.

But she really pulled back the curtain with this civil suit. And I can imagine that we're going to hear a lot more when she takes a stand. And I'm sure very emotional. Also, I just want to point out, she's actually very pregnant. I think she's about eight months pregnant. Tell us a little bit about the people in the courtroom. These prosecutors... They're all women.

And then you have Combs with almost like two tables of attorneys because he's hired so many at this point. So you may have heard of celebrity attorney Mark Garagos. He famously represented Scott Peterson, Michael Jackson, the Menendez brothers right now. He has actually been in the courtroom. And his daughter, Tenny Garagos, is one of the lead attorneys on this case.

And then you have Combs with almost like two tables of attorneys because he's hired so many at this point. So you may have heard of celebrity attorney Mark Garagos. He famously represented Scott Peterson, Michael Jackson, the Menendez brothers right now. He has actually been in the courtroom. And his daughter, Tenny Garagos, is one of the lead attorneys on this case.

You also have Mark Agnifilo, who's also currently representing Luigi Mangione. And you also have a man by the name of Brian Steele. Brian Steele, he represented Young Thug in his state RICO case and was successful. What are the defense's arguments so far? Combs' defense is saying everything was consensual, that all the charges against him

You also have Mark Agnifilo, who's also currently representing Luigi Mangione. And you also have a man by the name of Brian Steele. Brian Steele, he represented Young Thug in his state RICO case and was successful. What are the defense's arguments so far? Combs' defense is saying everything was consensual, that all the charges against him

deal with women who were in consensual relationships with him. And something that they said at one point was, this was a lifestyle. Call it swingers or whatever you want. This was Combs' life.

deal with women who were in consensual relationships with him. And something that they said at one point was, this was a lifestyle. Call it swingers or whatever you want. This was Combs' life.

Right. So what we've heard about these freak-offs is that there were a lot of drugs. And so you're going to potentially hear from people who say that they can't even remember some of the things that happened because they were on some sort of mind-altering substance. And also, if Diddy took any of these substances, does that make him responsible for the acts committed?

Right. So what we've heard about these freak-offs is that there were a lot of drugs. And so you're going to potentially hear from people who say that they can't even remember some of the things that happened because they were on some sort of mind-altering substance. And also, if Diddy took any of these substances, does that make him responsible for the acts committed?

Some of the questions are really simple. What are your views on domestic abuse? What do you know about Sean Diddy Combs? What have you heard about the trial? They were given a list called People and Places. It has dozens of names, and some of them are celebrities. And so some of the jurors, we've heard them say, I know who Kanye West is. I know who Michael B. Jordan is. I know who Mike Myers is.

Some of the questions are really simple. What are your views on domestic abuse? What do you know about Sean Diddy Combs? What have you heard about the trial? They were given a list called People and Places. It has dozens of names, and some of them are celebrities. And so some of the jurors, we've heard them say, I know who Kanye West is. I know who Michael B. Jordan is. I know who Mike Myers is.

And some of those names obviously have been really shocking for the public to hear. They haven't been accused of any wrongdoing. Nobody knows the context why these people are being brought up. Are we seeing any reaction from Sean Combs? Yeah, so on day one of jury selection, early in the morning, he actually asked the judge for a bathroom break because he said, I'm a little nervous right now.

And some of those names obviously have been really shocking for the public to hear. They haven't been accused of any wrongdoing. Nobody knows the context why these people are being brought up. Are we seeing any reaction from Sean Combs? Yeah, so on day one of jury selection, early in the morning, he actually asked the judge for a bathroom break because he said, I'm a little nervous right now.

But he is in the fight of his life, and he could spend the rest of his life behind bars if convicted on all counts.

But he is in the fight of his life, and he could spend the rest of his life behind bars if convicted on all counts.

Chloe, you will be there from opening statements until the end? I will. Eight weeks, maybe more. I think it's going to be the biggest trial of 2025. We do too, Chloe.

Chloe, you will be there from opening statements until the end? I will. Eight weeks, maybe more. I think it's going to be the biggest trial of 2025. We do too, Chloe.

Prosecutors are trying to show that there was this pattern of violence. They're trying to corroborate Cassie and other victims' allegations of physical and sexual abuse. And when it comes to Breonna, she's testifying that... She saw Diddy be violent towards Cassie and that, you know, also she experienced violence from him.

Prosecutors are trying to show that there was this pattern of violence. They're trying to corroborate Cassie and other victims' allegations of physical and sexual abuse. And when it comes to Breonna, she's testifying that... She saw Diddy be violent towards Cassie and that, you know, also she experienced violence from him.

So it goes into that coercion element that you need for the sex trafficking.

So it goes into that coercion element that you need for the sex trafficking.

Right. When it comes to racketeering conspiracy, there are these predicate crimes that we've talked about that have to be proven, at least two of them. And she is not the first person to testify that Diddy allegedly had people procuring drugs for him.

Right. When it comes to racketeering conspiracy, there are these predicate crimes that we've talked about that have to be proven, at least two of them. And she is not the first person to testify that Diddy allegedly had people procuring drugs for him.

So this was something that I had never heard before, Andrea. She described an incident in her testimony today in which Diddy was upset, and he actually came into Cassie's apartment and threw a knife at her. And it didn't hit her, but then Cassie throws the knife back, not hitting him, and then Diddy swiftly leaving. But this is just... another window into this incredibly violent relationship.

So this was something that I had never heard before, Andrea. She described an incident in her testimony today in which Diddy was upset, and he actually came into Cassie's apartment and threw a knife at her. And it didn't hit her, but then Cassie throws the knife back, not hitting him, and then Diddy swiftly leaving. But this is just... another window into this incredibly violent relationship.

And you're just hearing more and more incidents as the case goes on. Yeah. Tell us about the devil. Well, it sounds like a movie. I've said that to you repeatedly. Brianna testified that at one point Diddy said to her, I am the devil and I can kill you. She says that at the time she was taking cocaine and she testified that she was terrified.

And you're just hearing more and more incidents as the case goes on. Yeah. Tell us about the devil. Well, it sounds like a movie. I've said that to you repeatedly. Brianna testified that at one point Diddy said to her, I am the devil and I can kill you. She says that at the time she was taking cocaine and she testified that she was terrified.

You know, Diddy would allegedly come over late at night. He would just show up unannounced to Cassie's apartment. banging on the door really loudly.

You know, Diddy would allegedly come over late at night. He would just show up unannounced to Cassie's apartment. banging on the door really loudly.

Right. So we've heard other witnesses allege that Diddy put a tracking device on Cassie's car and things like that. And although we don't have proof of it, when you're hearing Brianna testify that, I mean, he literally knew where they were on this one particular day. He sent them all of the places where they were, that they were out shopping, getting their nails done.

Right. So we've heard other witnesses allege that Diddy put a tracking device on Cassie's car and things like that. And although we don't have proof of it, when you're hearing Brianna testify that, I mean, he literally knew where they were on this one particular day. He sent them all of the places where they were, that they were out shopping, getting their nails done.

And it made them feel, according to her testimony, terrified.

And it made them feel, according to her testimony, terrified.

So we first learned all of these details, Andrea, in her civil suit, which she filed in 2024. And in that suit, she talked about Diddy dangling her off of a 17th floor balcony and that this took place one night while Diddy was in a state of rage. He was banging on Cassie's apartment door and And she actually was sleeping in the living room with her girlfriend. She was crashing at Cassie's.

So we first learned all of these details, Andrea, in her civil suit, which she filed in 2024. And in that suit, she talked about Diddy dangling her off of a 17th floor balcony and that this took place one night while Diddy was in a state of rage. He was banging on Cassie's apartment door and And she actually was sleeping in the living room with her girlfriend. She was crashing at Cassie's.

And she actually told her girlfriend to go in the bathroom and motioned for her to be quiet because she knew that Diddy had a propensity for violence. And so she opened the door. She let him in. And she went onto the balcony. And Diddy came up behind her. And, you know, to put this into perspective, she testified, I'm 5'1". And he comes up behind her and lifts her up above his chest.

And she actually told her girlfriend to go in the bathroom and motioned for her to be quiet because she knew that Diddy had a propensity for violence. And so she opened the door. She let him in. And she went onto the balcony. And Diddy came up behind her. And, you know, to put this into perspective, she testified, I'm 5'1". And he comes up behind her and lifts her up above his chest.

And she actually gestured this during her testimony today saying, look, I weighed about 100 to 115 pounds and my feet were on the rail. And she testified, I was trying not to slip pushing back on him because I was scared I was going to fall. And for a second, I thought I was going to fall. And he was yelling at me and he kept saying, you know what the F you did.

And she actually gestured this during her testimony today saying, look, I weighed about 100 to 115 pounds and my feet were on the rail. And she testified, I was trying not to slip pushing back on him because I was scared I was going to fall. And for a second, I thought I was going to fall. And he was yelling at me and he kept saying, you know what the F you did.

And she said, I had no idea what he was talking about. And that he was holding her, she testified, for 10 to 15 seconds. And I mean, look, in the news business, Andrea, you and I know that three seconds, four seconds, five seconds can feel like an eternity.

And she said, I had no idea what he was talking about. And that he was holding her, she testified, for 10 to 15 seconds. And I mean, look, in the news business, Andrea, you and I know that three seconds, four seconds, five seconds can feel like an eternity.

Has Sean Combs responded to this allegation? So she filed a civil suit in November of 2024. This is a year after Cassie had filed her explosive suit. And she claimed false imprisonment and emotional distress because of that alleged balcony incident. Diddy had already been arrested at this point, and he put out a statement via his team saying that

Has Sean Combs responded to this allegation? So she filed a civil suit in November of 2024. This is a year after Cassie had filed her explosive suit. And she claimed false imprisonment and emotional distress because of that alleged balcony incident. Diddy had already been arrested at this point, and he put out a statement via his team saying that

he was confident that they would ultimately prove that all of these allegations were baseless. She also testified today that she was working with a previous attorney and that person no longer represents her, that they had sent demand letters to Diddy, which is really common when you file a civil suit. And she actually said that

he was confident that they would ultimately prove that all of these allegations were baseless. She also testified today that she was working with a previous attorney and that person no longer represents her, that they had sent demand letters to Diddy, which is really common when you file a civil suit. And she actually said that

That around that time, she got a FaceTime from a really good friend of hers who was a music producer who was also friends with Cassie. He was sitting in Diddy's backyard and calling on behalf of Diddy, trying to talk about settling with her. And she said no. What is the status of her suit? So it's still ongoing and she's seeking $10 million in damages.

That around that time, she got a FaceTime from a really good friend of hers who was a music producer who was also friends with Cassie. He was sitting in Diddy's backyard and calling on behalf of Diddy, trying to talk about settling with her. And she said no. What is the status of her suit? So it's still ongoing and she's seeking $10 million in damages.

And you're hearing this refrain over and over during this trial from Diddy's defense team saying that this is all about money when it comes to these victims testifying. It's a money grab.

And you're hearing this refrain over and over during this trial from Diddy's defense team saying that this is all about money when it comes to these victims testifying. It's a money grab.

Correct. So, I mean, we heard Breonna testify that she did a bunch of different drugs. You did ecstasy. She did cocaine with Diddy. This is something that the defense is trying to do in an effort to poke holes in the credibility of these individuals, saying if you were on drugs, then how do you remember these incidents so clearly then? Right. Is this revisionist history?

Correct. So, I mean, we heard Breonna testify that she did a bunch of different drugs. You did ecstasy. She did cocaine with Diddy. This is something that the defense is trying to do in an effort to poke holes in the credibility of these individuals, saying if you were on drugs, then how do you remember these incidents so clearly then? Right. Is this revisionist history?

One of the other things that the defense pointed out is that Cassie, according to Brianna's testimony, was in the other room as this alleged incident took place with her being dangled over the balcony by Diddy. And so what they were saying is Cassie never saw you get hung over the balcony. Right. Did she? And she even testified that she did not see this happen.

One of the other things that the defense pointed out is that Cassie, according to Brianna's testimony, was in the other room as this alleged incident took place with her being dangled over the balcony by Diddy. And so what they were saying is Cassie never saw you get hung over the balcony. Right. Did she? And she even testified that she did not see this happen.

And Breonna, when she was on the stand, simply said, I don't remember.

And Breonna, when she was on the stand, simply said, I don't remember.

This is a strategy, Andrea, that is now becoming really clear to me when it comes to the defense. What they're doing is they're taking the transcripts of the meetings that these witnesses had with prosecutors leading up to their testimony, and they're comparing the transcripts against what they're saying on the stand. And they're like, OK.

This is a strategy, Andrea, that is now becoming really clear to me when it comes to the defense. What they're doing is they're taking the transcripts of the meetings that these witnesses had with prosecutors leading up to their testimony, and they're comparing the transcripts against what they're saying on the stand. And they're like, OK.

So today, you're coming and you're testifying about all these different things, but you never mention it to prosecutors. Or it took you months to bring something up to prosecutors, like in the instance of Mia that we talked about, right, where Mia didn't tell prosecutors anything. for almost two months that she had been sexually assaulted by Combs. So, you know, we're seeing this again.

So today, you're coming and you're testifying about all these different things, but you never mention it to prosecutors. Or it took you months to bring something up to prosecutors, like in the instance of Mia that we talked about, right, where Mia didn't tell prosecutors anything. for almost two months that she had been sexually assaulted by Combs. So, you know, we're seeing this again.

So she's a fashion and graphic designer, and she partied with Diddy. They worked together, and there has been a lot of anticipation about her testifying.

So she's a fashion and graphic designer, and she partied with Diddy. They worked together, and there has been a lot of anticipation about her testifying.

The defense questioning her. Why is your testimony today different than in the past? And, you know, it's going to ultimately come down, what does the jury believe?

The defense questioning her. Why is your testimony today different than in the past? And, you know, it's going to ultimately come down, what does the jury believe?

So we talked yesterday about the security guard, Eddie Garcia, who testified that he handed over that USB drive that had the video to Diddy for money, right? A hundred grand that he got in that brown bag. That raises a question, though. We still don't know who gave the copy to CNN.

So we talked yesterday about the security guard, Eddie Garcia, who testified that he handed over that USB drive that had the video to Diddy for money, right? A hundred grand that he got in that brown bag. That raises a question, though. We still don't know who gave the copy to CNN.

Where did it come from? And a government expert witness testified that prosecutors had given him copies of the surveillance footage to examine along with a cell phone recording of that surveillance video. So that means someone recorded that security video off the TV monitor and we don't know who it was. Was it Eddie who secretly held another copy?

Where did it come from? And a government expert witness testified that prosecutors had given him copies of the surveillance footage to examine along with a cell phone recording of that surveillance video. So that means someone recorded that security video off the TV monitor and we don't know who it was. Was it Eddie who secretly held another copy?

Chloe, another security guard testified that he actually recorded... Right. So remember at the beginning of the trial, Israel Flores, who was also a security guard at the hotel, he filmed the footage with his cell phone. So that could be what we're seeing, but we still don't have those answers because it didn't come up in his testimony. We just don't know.

Chloe, another security guard testified that he actually recorded... Right. So remember at the beginning of the trial, Israel Flores, who was also a security guard at the hotel, he filmed the footage with his cell phone. So that could be what we're seeing, but we still don't have those answers because it didn't come up in his testimony. We just don't know.

Tomorrow is going to be a huge day. This is the last key witness that the government is putting on the stand. She is only known as Victim 2 or Jane, a.k.a. Jane Doe. She's another individual testifying under a pseudonym, a fake name. It's in an effort to protect her identity. And I'm sure we'll learn more tomorrow as to why she doesn't want her identity out there.

Tomorrow is going to be a huge day. This is the last key witness that the government is putting on the stand. She is only known as Victim 2 or Jane, a.k.a. Jane Doe. She's another individual testifying under a pseudonym, a fake name. It's in an effort to protect her identity. And I'm sure we'll learn more tomorrow as to why she doesn't want her identity out there.

Well, she testified about doing illegal drugs with Diddy and Cassie and about getting those drugs and sometimes getting paid back for them by the couple.

Well, she testified about doing illegal drugs with Diddy and Cassie and about getting those drugs and sometimes getting paid back for them by the couple.

So, you know, this is something that we've seen with other witnesses taking the stand, granted immunity by the government so that, look, you can say whatever your truth is as long as it's the truth and you're not going to be held legally accountable for anything. Her demeanor was very subdued. Very, almost breathless. At times, it was almost like a whisper.

So, you know, this is something that we've seen with other witnesses taking the stand, granted immunity by the government so that, look, you can say whatever your truth is as long as it's the truth and you're not going to be held legally accountable for anything. Her demeanor was very subdued. Very, almost breathless. At times, it was almost like a whisper.

He testified about alleged emotional and also physical violence that he witnessed between Cassie and Diddy. He said that Diddy called Cassie all sorts of terrible names, called her a slut, called her a bitch, called her a hoe.

He testified about alleged emotional and also physical violence that he witnessed between Cassie and Diddy. He said that Diddy called Cassie all sorts of terrible names, called her a slut, called her a bitch, called her a hoe.

that he threatened to beat her up, that he told her that he was going to release explicit sex videos from freak-offs, not only to the public, but also to her parents' jobs to try to get them fired. And it just was incredibly heart-wrenching to listen to his testimony because it was clear he really cares about Cassie and that they're still friends and that he witnessed a lot of abuse.

that he threatened to beat her up, that he told her that he was going to release explicit sex videos from freak-offs, not only to the public, but also to her parents' jobs to try to get them fired. And it just was incredibly heart-wrenching to listen to his testimony because it was clear he really cares about Cassie and that they're still friends and that he witnessed a lot of abuse.

Absolutely. I mean, we've heard about Cassie being signed to Bad Boy early on in her career to this 10-album deal, but she never put out any albums. And it's been this big question. And during Cassie's testimony, we heard her talk about how

Absolutely. I mean, we've heard about Cassie being signed to Bad Boy early on in her career to this 10-album deal, but she never put out any albums. And it's been this big question. And during Cassie's testimony, we heard her talk about how

Combs would control her by saying, I'm not going to release your music unless you do X, Y, and Z. And today, listening to Deontay talk about the fact that he would actually hear Combs on speakerphone say things like, I'm not going to put out your little mixtape or, you know, I'm not going to put out your music unless you do this, really goes to illustrate this control.

Combs would control her by saying, I'm not going to release your music unless you do X, Y, and Z. And today, listening to Deontay talk about the fact that he would actually hear Combs on speakerphone say things like, I'm not going to put out your little mixtape or, you know, I'm not going to put out your music unless you do this, really goes to illustrate this control.

He talked about an incident that took place at a Vanity Fair Oscars party and that Cassie looked so beautiful and they had styled her hair down. And he actually said she looked bomb to one point where everybody kind of laughed.

He talked about an incident that took place at a Vanity Fair Oscars party and that Cassie looked so beautiful and they had styled her hair down. And he actually said she looked bomb to one point where everybody kind of laughed.

She is beautiful. And it was this kind of light moment as he was talking about very sobering things during his testimony. But he said that when they showed up, that Diddy came over and said, I told you I wanted her hair up. And he actually grabbed Deontay by his jacket and lifted him up in the air.

She is beautiful. And it was this kind of light moment as he was talking about very sobering things during his testimony. But he said that when they showed up, that Diddy came over and said, I told you I wanted her hair up. And he actually grabbed Deontay by his jacket and lifted him up in the air.

And then Deontay said he went and grabbed his bobby pins and they ran to the bathroom and they started to pin her hair up. And then Diddy came over and he was like, oh, you were right. Her hair looks better down.

And then Deontay said he went and grabbed his bobby pins and they ran to the bathroom and they started to pin her hair up. And then Diddy came over and he was like, oh, you were right. Her hair looks better down.

Yeah, we're hearing some of the same names over and over, one of which is D-Rock. Deontay talked about a time in which he witnessed Diddy kick and hit Cassie, and this is the incident that we heard Cassie testify about where he allegedly threw her into the side of a bed frame, and she got this terrible gash, almost like a hole. Mm-hmm. on the side of her forehead.

Yeah, we're hearing some of the same names over and over, one of which is D-Rock. Deontay talked about a time in which he witnessed Diddy kick and hit Cassie, and this is the incident that we heard Cassie testify about where he allegedly threw her into the side of a bed frame, and she got this terrible gash, almost like a hole. Mm-hmm. on the side of her forehead.

I mean, the pictures are just gruesome.

I mean, the pictures are just gruesome.

And instead of taking her to the hospital, he just said his head of security, D-Rock, would take her to a plastic surgeon.

And instead of taking her to the hospital, he just said his head of security, D-Rock, would take her to a plastic surgeon.

Officer Ignacio with the LAPD, he testified that early one morning in December 2011, he got a call from dispatch to go to this home in the Hollywood Hills and that there was an active break-in. And then when he pulled up in his cop car to this house, not realizing it belonged to musician Kid Cudi. He saw a black Escalade start pulling away.

Officer Ignacio with the LAPD, he testified that early one morning in December 2011, he got a call from dispatch to go to this home in the Hollywood Hills and that there was an active break-in. And then when he pulled up in his cop car to this house, not realizing it belonged to musician Kid Cudi. He saw a black Escalade start pulling away.

And he testified that he actually memorized the license plate number, Andrea, because he thought to himself, that car might have something to do with why we were just called to this house. Oh, interesting. And so he runs the plate? He does. And when he runs the plate, he sees that it's registered to Bad Boy Productions. The defense cross-examined this officer. How did they pick apart his story?

And he testified that he actually memorized the license plate number, Andrea, because he thought to himself, that car might have something to do with why we were just called to this house. Oh, interesting. And so he runs the plate? He does. And when he runs the plate, he sees that it's registered to Bad Boy Productions. The defense cross-examined this officer. How did they pick apart his story?

When Combs' defense attorney got up there to cross-examine him, they said, okay, so you guys pull up to the house, you go inside, and how did you get inside? The officer testified, well, we opened the front door. He's like, OK, so when you got inside, you saw no signs of forced entry. Did you see the house torn apart? The officer says no.

When Combs' defense attorney got up there to cross-examine him, they said, okay, so you guys pull up to the house, you go inside, and how did you get inside? The officer testified, well, we opened the front door. He's like, OK, so when you got inside, you saw no signs of forced entry. Did you see the house torn apart? The officer says no.

He's like, did you see, you know, anything that would make you think that somebody broke in? No, I didn't really see anything. He didn't see anybody there with a gun. No, you weren't called to the home because there was a kidnapping. No.

He's like, did you see, you know, anything that would make you think that somebody broke in? No, I didn't really see anything. He didn't see anybody there with a gun. No, you weren't called to the home because there was a kidnapping. No.

Basically, they're poking holes in this idea from Combs' personal assistant that testified yesterday at Capricorn that she was kidnapped, forced to the home of Kid Cudi to break in, that Diddy had a gun. And they're saying, look, you're a police officer. You went to go investigate this. And you basically found a house with the door unlocked and maybe some Christmas presents unwrapped.

Basically, they're poking holes in this idea from Combs' personal assistant that testified yesterday at Capricorn that she was kidnapped, forced to the home of Kid Cudi to break in, that Diddy had a gun. And they're saying, look, you're a police officer. You went to go investigate this. And you basically found a house with the door unlocked and maybe some Christmas presents unwrapped.

But that's all you saw. That's not... kidnapping. There's no forced entry.

But that's all you saw. That's not... kidnapping. There's no forced entry.

Right. So about Two weeks after this alleged trespassing, Kid Cudi's Porsche is parked in his driveway and there's an explosion inside the car. Someone cut the roof of his convertible and dropped something called a Molotov cocktail inside, which we've talked about before.

Right. So about Two weeks after this alleged trespassing, Kid Cudi's Porsche is parked in his driveway and there's an explosion inside the car. Someone cut the roof of his convertible and dropped something called a Molotov cocktail inside, which we've talked about before.

So the reason today we heard from someone from the Los Angeles Fire Department is this person investigates fires and he found the Molotov cocktail and he sent that off to be tested for DNA and fingerprints.

So the reason today we heard from someone from the Los Angeles Fire Department is this person investigates fires and he found the Molotov cocktail and he sent that off to be tested for DNA and fingerprints.

Yes, Andrea, you're right. There were these fingerprints that were taken at Kid Cudi's home in December. This firefighter, who's also an arson expert, he wanted to look at those fingerprints, but those fingerprints that were sealed into evidence... They were gone. According to this investigator, they were destroyed.

Yes, Andrea, you're right. There were these fingerprints that were taken at Kid Cudi's home in December. This firefighter, who's also an arson expert, he wanted to look at those fingerprints, but those fingerprints that were sealed into evidence... They were gone. According to this investigator, they were destroyed.

And so the prosecutors start asking him, did you order the destruction of that evidence? He said no. And then they said, well, have you ever in your long career had someone destroy evidence that wasn't at your directive? And he said, absolutely not. And that's where Combs' team swooped in. Objection. And this is huge because the defense... moved for a mistrial. This was such an explosive moment.

And so the prosecutors start asking him, did you order the destruction of that evidence? He said no. And then they said, well, have you ever in your long career had someone destroy evidence that wasn't at your directive? And he said, absolutely not. And that's where Combs' team swooped in. Objection. And this is huge because the defense... moved for a mistrial. This was such an explosive moment.

My head was like a ping-pong ball watching Diddy's legal team get into this massive argument with New York prosecutors. They sent the jury out of the room, and Combs' team was like, we're moving for a mistrial. This is outrageous prejudice to the jury because you're insinuating that Diddy, because he's so powerful and he has connections...

My head was like a ping-pong ball watching Diddy's legal team get into this massive argument with New York prosecutors. They sent the jury out of the room, and Combs' team was like, we're moving for a mistrial. This is outrageous prejudice to the jury because you're insinuating that Diddy, because he's so powerful and he has connections...

to potentially the LAPD or the LAFD that somebody at his directive went in there and destroyed it. And even if you strike this from the record, the jury still heard it and they can never unhear it. And it was this back and forth.

to potentially the LAPD or the LAFD that somebody at his directive went in there and destroyed it. And even if you strike this from the record, the jury still heard it and they can never unhear it. And it was this back and forth.

Prosecutors said that they weren't doing anything improper with their line of questioning with the firefighter and arson expert, that they were actually just trying to get ahead of what they expected Diddy's legal team's cross-examination of this guy to be. and assuming that they were going to be talking about the fact that these fingerprints were gone.

Prosecutors said that they weren't doing anything improper with their line of questioning with the firefighter and arson expert, that they were actually just trying to get ahead of what they expected Diddy's legal team's cross-examination of this guy to be. and assuming that they were going to be talking about the fact that these fingerprints were gone.

But the judge, he was very calm, but he was stern, and he said, look, I'm denying the motion for a mistrial. Basically, there's no turning this massive 18-wheeler around here. But he did say, but I will tell the jurors when they come back in the room that they need to disregard this particular part of the testimony.

But the judge, he was very calm, but he was stern, and he said, look, I'm denying the motion for a mistrial. Basically, there's no turning this massive 18-wheeler around here. But he did say, but I will tell the jurors when they come back in the room that they need to disregard this particular part of the testimony.

That's right. So she has given birth to her third child, a baby boy, in New York yesterday. We don't know the name or any other details, but it sounds like mom and baby are healthy and all is okay.

That's right. So she has given birth to her third child, a baby boy, in New York yesterday. We don't know the name or any other details, but it sounds like mom and baby are healthy and all is okay.

I'm anxious to get to trial. And I'm ready to get this one heck of a fight.

I'm anxious to get to trial. And I'm ready to get this one heck of a fight.

These parties that Combs used to have over the decades were filled with celebrities and politicians, and the most powerful people have been silent. What's interesting is that Tony Busby, a litigator out of Houston, Texas, he has named not just Jay-Z, but he named a celebrity B, a woman who was allegedly there watching a 13-year-old girl be sexually assaulted in the year 2000 after the MTV VMAs.

These parties that Combs used to have over the decades were filled with celebrities and politicians, and the most powerful people have been silent. What's interesting is that Tony Busby, a litigator out of Houston, Texas, he has named not just Jay-Z, but he named a celebrity B, a woman who was allegedly there watching a 13-year-old girl be sexually assaulted in the year 2000 after the MTV VMAs.

I think it's going to be interesting what happens with the criminal trial and to see who shows up in that courtroom to support him, if anybody.

I think it's going to be interesting what happens with the criminal trial and to see who shows up in that courtroom to support him, if anybody.

Jay-Z's legal team is saying that they did not do the proper vetting, that they brought this frivolous lawsuit, and that if they had done a simple search on some of the things that she said, that they would have seen that this wasn't strong enough.

Jay-Z's legal team is saying that they did not do the proper vetting, that they brought this frivolous lawsuit, and that if they had done a simple search on some of the things that she said, that they would have seen that this wasn't strong enough.

the Jane Joe at Tony Busby's offices in Houston, Texas recently. I stumbled upon Diddy's driver who told me that I was exactly what Diddy was looking for. What did you think when he said that to you? I thought it meant that I was just pretty. She talked about having driven from Rochester, New York to Radio City Music Hall. That would have been a five-hour drive.

the Jane Joe at Tony Busby's offices in Houston, Texas recently. I stumbled upon Diddy's driver who told me that I was exactly what Diddy was looking for. What did you think when he said that to you? I thought it meant that I was just pretty. She talked about having driven from Rochester, New York to Radio City Music Hall. That would have been a five-hour drive.

And she says after the assault, her father picked her up from a gas station that she had ran to to seek help. And at times, she seemed very credible. But on the other hand, when our investigative team really dug into her claims, she said a lot of things that just didn't add up. Her father said he could not verify the claims. Quote, I felt like I would remember that. And I don't.

And she says after the assault, her father picked her up from a gas station that she had ran to to seek help. And at times, she seemed very credible. But on the other hand, when our investigative team really dug into her claims, she said a lot of things that just didn't add up. Her father said he could not verify the claims. Quote, I felt like I would remember that. And I don't.

I have a lot going on, but I mean, that's something that would definitely stick in my mind. Tony Busby has said that he's going to polygraph his client, that she has already signed two affidavits.

I have a lot going on, but I mean, that's something that would definitely stick in my mind. Tony Busby has said that he's going to polygraph his client, that she has already signed two affidavits.

I mean, in terms of what's next, we know that the government is building their case. And we are expecting that Cassie Ventura will take the stand and testify. There's a lot of rumors swirling that maybe Kid Cudi will take the stand as well. There was something in the indictment about his car being allegedly blown up by combs.

I mean, in terms of what's next, we know that the government is building their case. And we are expecting that Cassie Ventura will take the stand and testify. There's a lot of rumors swirling that maybe Kid Cudi will take the stand as well. There was something in the indictment about his car being allegedly blown up by combs.

Okay.

Okay.

There would be multiple escorts on one night that Combs would have escort after escort, just this revolving door show up. And she testified that sometimes she would break down and cry because it was just so difficult and she would be so tired and her body would be incredibly sore. Mm-hmm.

There would be multiple escorts on one night that Combs would have escort after escort, just this revolving door show up. And she testified that sometimes she would break down and cry because it was just so difficult and she would be so tired and her body would be incredibly sore. Mm-hmm.

When Cassie Ventura was testifying, I vividly remember her talking about specific escorts from this company called Cowboys for Angels. And that's what we heard during Jane's testimony today as well, that it was the same site that they would get these escorts from. Am I getting this right?

When Cassie Ventura was testifying, I vividly remember her talking about specific escorts from this company called Cowboys for Angels. And that's what we heard during Jane's testimony today as well, that it was the same site that they would get these escorts from. Am I getting this right?

Is that what it's called? Yes. So Cowboys for Angels is a website.

Is that what it's called? Yes. So Cowboys for Angels is a website.

It's really unbelievable, though, when you think about it, because other than, I believe, two counties, Andrea, in all of the United States, prostitution is illegal. In my opinion today, the prosecution has... without a doubt, met the bar of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs faces two of those counts.

It's really unbelievable, though, when you think about it, because other than, I believe, two counties, Andrea, in all of the United States, prostitution is illegal. In my opinion today, the prosecution has... without a doubt, met the bar of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs faces two of those counts.

They have had escorts take the stand, and now they have Jane's testimony of these escorts traveling all across the country, even internationally. So if the jury didn't believe Cassie, I think that Jane really drove that home for the prosecution.

They have had escorts take the stand, and now they have Jane's testimony of these escorts traveling all across the country, even internationally. So if the jury didn't believe Cassie, I think that Jane really drove that home for the prosecution.

She read this while she was on the stand. I wish we could take this back to when we first started dating. One night of fun just turned into the entirety of our relationship. My heart is breaking. And this is one of many text messages that have been put forth As evidence today by the prosecution.

She read this while she was on the stand. I wish we could take this back to when we first started dating. One night of fun just turned into the entirety of our relationship. My heart is breaking. And this is one of many text messages that have been put forth As evidence today by the prosecution.

It's incredibly strong. So I'll read you what we've written down. You know, we're taking this all shorthand, you know, like we're taking notes during her.

It's incredibly strong. So I'll read you what we've written down. You know, we're taking this all shorthand, you know, like we're taking notes during her.

her testimony so you know it's not till later that we get the transcripts but essentially it says that she finds it all dark and sleazy and makes her feel disgusted with herself and that she says it's the only reason you had me around and why you pay for my house I don't want to feel obligated to perform and fear losing you I don't want to feel like that anymore I just want to talk like adults and figure out where we go from here

her testimony so you know it's not till later that we get the transcripts but essentially it says that she finds it all dark and sleazy and makes her feel disgusted with herself and that she says it's the only reason you had me around and why you pay for my house I don't want to feel obligated to perform and fear losing you I don't want to feel like that anymore I just want to talk like adults and figure out where we go from here

That is fair. And this, I think, Andrea, is... one of the more complicated parts that the jury is going to have to wrestle with. Because you have Jane testifying that she actually liked the majority of these escorts. She found them cute. She found them charming. She found them handsome. There were even ones that she picked out herself and hired.

That is fair. And this, I think, Andrea, is... one of the more complicated parts that the jury is going to have to wrestle with. Because you have Jane testifying that she actually liked the majority of these escorts. She found them cute. She found them charming. She found them handsome. There were even ones that she picked out herself and hired.

But on the other hand, she says that she didn't want to do it, that she only performed in these hotel nights because she wanted to please Combs, But that the second that they left, she would be so happy to cuddle with Combs, lay with him. She would cook for him. She would put on his favorite show. And she would just sort of like flip back to being in this loving relationship that she wanted.

But on the other hand, she says that she didn't want to do it, that she only performed in these hotel nights because she wanted to please Combs, But that the second that they left, she would be so happy to cuddle with Combs, lay with him. She would cook for him. She would put on his favorite show. And she would just sort of like flip back to being in this loving relationship that she wanted.

And I think it might be hard for some of the jurors to be able to understand how she could compartmentalize these horrors and just immediately go back into a relationship with him.

And I think it might be hard for some of the jurors to be able to understand how she could compartmentalize these horrors and just immediately go back into a relationship with him.

There were several times in which she testified to Maureen Comey, the lead prosecutor, that she didn't know why she did it. hired one of these escorts or why she sent a text message to one named Cabral inviting him to go on a trip with them. She didn't have a good answer, right?

There were several times in which she testified to Maureen Comey, the lead prosecutor, that she didn't know why she did it. hired one of these escorts or why she sent a text message to one named Cabral inviting him to go on a trip with them. She didn't have a good answer, right?

And there are text exchanges she read on the stand during her testimony today, Andrea, in which she tells Combs, I don't want to do this anymore. I don't want to do a hotel night tonight. And he just says, okay, cool. So it's how will the prosecution be able to prove sex trafficking with just her word? You know, because one could argue, well, you weren't handcuffed physically.

And there are text exchanges she read on the stand during her testimony today, Andrea, in which she tells Combs, I don't want to do this anymore. I don't want to do a hotel night tonight. And he just says, okay, cool. So it's how will the prosecution be able to prove sex trafficking with just her word? You know, because one could argue, well, you weren't handcuffed physically.

Couldn't you have walked out the door? So I think that we'll see a strong cross-examination by Combs' defense team. And you see them vigorously writing notes, Andrea. Yeah.

Couldn't you have walked out the door? So I think that we'll see a strong cross-examination by Combs' defense team. And you see them vigorously writing notes, Andrea. Yeah.

Several were yawning, which sounds horrible, but it's understandable. And, you know, some intervened. Over the last week or so, we're rolling their eyes during Mia's testimony. But really, during Jane's, it looks as though everyone's paying attention. Some are taking notes.

Several were yawning, which sounds horrible, but it's understandable. And, you know, some intervened. Over the last week or so, we're rolling their eyes during Mia's testimony. But really, during Jane's, it looks as though everyone's paying attention. Some are taking notes.

Sure. So she talks about several assistants, one of which is Brendan, another one named Frank, setting up those hotel rooms. That goes towards Rico conspiracy. She testified about Combs' chief of staff, KK, Christina Corum, who was having her go pick up drugs in California, which was a wild part of Chicago.

Sure. So she talks about several assistants, one of which is Brendan, another one named Frank, setting up those hotel rooms. That goes towards Rico conspiracy. She testified about Combs' chief of staff, KK, Christina Corum, who was having her go pick up drugs in California, which was a wild part of Chicago.

Jane's testimony today that she was a drug mule and would bring ecstasy from California to Miami in her suitcase. So that goes towards RICO conspiracy. You also have Jess. Who is Jess? She's some sort of a travel agent. Did she work in-house for RICO? any of Combs' enterprise? Was she a third-party travel agent on Expedia who had no idea who these people were? Or did she know?

Jane's testimony today that she was a drug mule and would bring ecstasy from California to Miami in her suitcase. So that goes towards RICO conspiracy. You also have Jess. Who is Jess? She's some sort of a travel agent. Did she work in-house for RICO? any of Combs' enterprise? Was she a third-party travel agent on Expedia who had no idea who these people were? Or did she know?

But you do have some of the people that worked for Combs being implicated here.

But you do have some of the people that worked for Combs being implicated here.

I would say it was just as emotional. Jane was crying from almost the moment that she got on the stand. She held this Kleenex the whole time, and... Sean Combs just stared at her as she walked down the aisle of the courtroom and made her way to the stand. He just really did not take his eyes off of her.

I would say it was just as emotional. Jane was crying from almost the moment that she got on the stand. She held this Kleenex the whole time, and... Sean Combs just stared at her as she walked down the aisle of the courtroom and made her way to the stand. He just really did not take his eyes off of her.

It's not, but the judge is very aware in trying to decide. what he's going to do about it. This is always the risk. There are members of the public in the courthouse. It is their right.

It's not, but the judge is very aware in trying to decide. what he's going to do about it. This is always the risk. There are members of the public in the courthouse. It is their right.

And then when you go to the overflow room, which is a courtroom on another floor with TVs, there's all sorts of people, from homeless people who just want to have some air conditioning and a rest, to other people that are fascinated by all of this, who flew in from other states. One guy is here from Canada. Just just to listen.

And then when you go to the overflow room, which is a courtroom on another floor with TVs, there's all sorts of people, from homeless people who just want to have some air conditioning and a rest, to other people that are fascinated by all of this, who flew in from other states. One guy is here from Canada. Just just to listen.

I mean, there is a lot of support for Combs on social, of people that are following this trial. And several of the bloggers and streamers out here, you know, they're very skeptical of some of the individuals that are testifying. I think if we didn't have these restrictions on us as journalists, we could talk a lot more about Mia and about Jane, right?

I mean, there is a lot of support for Combs on social, of people that are following this trial. And several of the bloggers and streamers out here, you know, they're very skeptical of some of the individuals that are testifying. I think if we didn't have these restrictions on us as journalists, we could talk a lot more about Mia and about Jane, right?

Because obviously as journalists, we know who they are, we know their backstory, and we could provide more context. And I think that context is important, and the jurors aren't going to get that.

Because obviously as journalists, we know who they are, we know their backstory, and we could provide more context. And I think that context is important, and the jurors aren't going to get that.

I think it's easier to keep Jane's identity under wraps because Combs did date so many different women. And actually, some of the theories that have been thrown out to me, I couldn't believe how far off people were with their guesses. But when it came to Mia, that's more complicated because she worked at Combs' company.

I think it's easier to keep Jane's identity under wraps because Combs did date so many different women. And actually, some of the theories that have been thrown out to me, I couldn't believe how far off people were with their guesses. But when it came to Mia, that's more complicated because she worked at Combs' company.

There's a lot of talk today of a potential gag order. But even if somebody does violate a gag order, some of these streamers who are revealing these women's identities don't even live here. They're not even going to this courthouse. So how exactly will they be reprimanded?

There's a lot of talk today of a potential gag order. But even if somebody does violate a gag order, some of these streamers who are revealing these women's identities don't even live here. They're not even going to this courthouse. So how exactly will they be reprimanded?

I also want to point out that the streamers that the judge said, you know, clear them out of the front of the courthouse, they're back. I'm staring at them right now. So clearly they're not deterred.

I also want to point out that the streamers that the judge said, you know, clear them out of the front of the courthouse, they're back. I'm staring at them right now. So clearly they're not deterred.

And don't ever speak to me again. You have two minutes. This is in reference to her being in South Africa with Cassie, and he was trying to get a hold of Cassie. And according to Mia, when he says, I'm going to tell everything, he means exposing their sexual relationship. And she says those were sexual assaults.

And don't ever speak to me again. You have two minutes. This is in reference to her being in South Africa with Cassie, and he was trying to get a hold of Cassie. And according to Mia, when he says, I'm going to tell everything, he means exposing their sexual relationship. And she says those were sexual assaults.

Absolutely. I mean, I think one of the things that we're really seeing now is that he was relentless in terms of the work environment for his employees, and especially for Mia, who was his personal assistant for all of these years, that he would call her. dozens of times in succession and write the same text over and over again.

Absolutely. I mean, I think one of the things that we're really seeing now is that he was relentless in terms of the work environment for his employees, and especially for Mia, who was his personal assistant for all of these years, that he would call her. dozens of times in succession and write the same text over and over again.

It would say something like, call me now, call me now, call me now, please. In one instance, she wakes up to, I think, like 48 missed calls while she's in South Africa. And she's like... I just woke up. And you can see her worry about her job. You can see her trying to defend herself. And she writes back, I was exhausted. There's a time change where I am right now. I would never avoid you.

It would say something like, call me now, call me now, call me now, please. In one instance, she wakes up to, I think, like 48 missed calls while she's in South Africa. And she's like... I just woke up. And you can see her worry about her job. You can see her trying to defend herself. And she writes back, I was exhausted. There's a time change where I am right now. I would never avoid you.

I would never not answer your calls. I mean, I think that when you're talking about panic, we definitely see it when she messages Christina Karam, who was Diddy's chief of staff. She says, I'm having night terrors about Diddy.

I would never not answer your calls. I mean, I think that when you're talking about panic, we definitely see it when she messages Christina Karam, who was Diddy's chief of staff. She says, I'm having night terrors about Diddy.

I mean, it's totally abnormal. Imagine your boss calling you 48 times. But she also said that she felt like Diddy was under the influence. He was slurring his words. You know, so we don't know Diddy's state of mind at the time of these actions.

I mean, it's totally abnormal. Imagine your boss calling you 48 times. But she also said that she felt like Diddy was under the influence. He was slurring his words. You know, so we don't know Diddy's state of mind at the time of these actions.

Well, she actually said that she had tried to quit before, and she talked about an incident on the island of St. Barts where she was on a yacht off the coast with Kim Porter, who was the mother of some of his children, and some of Combs' friends. Diddy was screaming at her while she was counting some money of his.

Well, she actually said that she had tried to quit before, and she talked about an incident on the island of St. Barts where she was on a yacht off the coast with Kim Porter, who was the mother of some of his children, and some of Combs' friends. Diddy was screaming at her while she was counting some money of his.

And he kept telling her that she was counting it wrong and then threatening her and threatening her job. And so she actually went to go hide from him and was begging the captain to get her a tender, which is a little boat to take her to shore. And finally, they get her on that little boat and it takes her to shore.

And he kept telling her that she was counting it wrong and then threatening her and threatening her job. And so she actually went to go hide from him and was begging the captain to get her a tender, which is a little boat to take her to shore. And finally, they get her on that little boat and it takes her to shore.

And she realized that she doesn't have her passport, that she had left it with the head of security back on the yacht. So she said that she's tried to escape, but she was never successful in doing so.

And she realized that she doesn't have her passport, that she had left it with the head of security back on the yacht. So she said that she's tried to escape, but she was never successful in doing so.

Yeah, she says that he would have destroyed my reputation. I was scared of him.

Yeah, she says that he would have destroyed my reputation. I was scared of him.

Yeah, so she said that she was so upset, actually, that Diddy was not the one to deliver this news to her, that she felt like it was a real betrayal. But at this point, she's out of a job. She doesn't think she can get a job with anybody else. And so she hires an employment attorney who... tries to help her get the money that she feels like she's deserved. And so this goes on for nine months.

Yeah, so she said that she was so upset, actually, that Diddy was not the one to deliver this news to her, that she felt like it was a real betrayal. But at this point, she's out of a job. She doesn't think she can get a job with anybody else. And so she hires an employment attorney who... tries to help her get the money that she feels like she's deserved. And so this goes on for nine months.

And eventually there's some mediation. She actually asks for $10 million, but in the end, she only got $400,000 and $200,000 went to her attorneys.

And eventually there's some mediation. She actually asks for $10 million, but in the end, she only got $400,000 and $200,000 went to her attorneys.

Yeah, so she says that she did bring up the fact that she had been emotionally and physically abused to her employment attorneys, but she did not say that she had been sexually assaulted. She reiterated that that was something that she just planned to take with her to her grave. And so this $10 million number was arbitrary. It was something she said that her attorneys came up with.

Yeah, so she says that she did bring up the fact that she had been emotionally and physically abused to her employment attorneys, but she did not say that she had been sexually assaulted. She reiterated that that was something that she just planned to take with her to her grave. And so this $10 million number was arbitrary. It was something she said that her attorneys came up with.

Ultimately, she was paid for bonuses owed and all of the overtime that she was owed.

Ultimately, she was paid for bonuses owed and all of the overtime that she was owed.

Right. And so her nickname is KK. And she appears to be across a lot of the communication between Mia and Diddy. And Mia at times would forward emails or things that she had written to Diddy for her line of sight. So it could be interesting to see. Will she testify at some point?

Right. And so her nickname is KK. And she appears to be across a lot of the communication between Mia and Diddy. And Mia at times would forward emails or things that she had written to Diddy for her line of sight. So it could be interesting to see. Will she testify at some point?

This was fascinating. Mia has this exchange with D-Rock, who reaches out to her right after Cassie filed her civil lawsuit against in November of 2023. And on November 30th, D-Rock reaches out to her and is like, hey, how have you been? But they haven't talked in two years.

This was fascinating. Mia has this exchange with D-Rock, who reaches out to her right after Cassie filed her civil lawsuit against in November of 2023. And on November 30th, D-Rock reaches out to her and is like, hey, how have you been? But they haven't talked in two years.

So she says he was trying to tell her that Cassie and Diddy's relationship, although toxic at times, that this was just like a normal couple, that their fights were normal. And he said that other people actually agreed with him in their inner circle. She said that a big red flag went off for her and that she just stayed silent on that call.

So she says he was trying to tell her that Cassie and Diddy's relationship, although toxic at times, that this was just like a normal couple, that their fights were normal. And he said that other people actually agreed with him in their inner circle. She said that a big red flag went off for her and that she just stayed silent on that call.

I think it was pretty clear to anybody who read Cassie's civil lawsuit that law enforcement... was probably going to look into this and do some sort of investigation into her claims, especially once CNN released that really shocking security footage of her being beaten in that hotel hallway in 2016. And so...

I think it was pretty clear to anybody who read Cassie's civil lawsuit that law enforcement... was probably going to look into this and do some sort of investigation into her claims, especially once CNN released that really shocking security footage of her being beaten in that hotel hallway in 2016. And so...

If there was any evidence to back them up or people who'd corroborate that, he'd be in jeopardy, right?

If there was any evidence to back them up or people who'd corroborate that, he'd be in jeopardy, right?

Yeah, I mean, she felt as though Diddy was reaching out to her to try to silence her. And DRock actually offers to send her some money, which she declines. But he doesn't say that the money is for her... to not participate in any sort of investigation. He just says he wants to help her out. She's like, it's okay. I do have trouble paying my bills right now, but I don't want your help.

Yeah, I mean, she felt as though Diddy was reaching out to her to try to silence her. And DRock actually offers to send her some money, which she declines. But he doesn't say that the money is for her... to not participate in any sort of investigation. He just says he wants to help her out. She's like, it's okay. I do have trouble paying my bills right now, but I don't want your help.

It's all good. So she never accepts any money. She never gets on the phone with Diddy. After a couple phone calls and a few text messages, they left her alone, it seems.

It's all good. So she never accepts any money. She never gets on the phone with Diddy. After a couple phone calls and a few text messages, they left her alone, it seems.

I don't know if that's what they're saying with these particular messages. Obstruction of justice is one of the RICO crimes that prosecutors explicitly named in their indictment. And witness tampering is one of the allegations. that the government leveled trying to get Diddy's bail applications denied.

I don't know if that's what they're saying with these particular messages. Obstruction of justice is one of the RICO crimes that prosecutors explicitly named in their indictment. And witness tampering is one of the allegations. that the government leveled trying to get Diddy's bail applications denied.

Today, she was still looking down, not making eye contact with the jury, with Diddy. Her voice still would sometimes seem like it was trembling, and she was sort of whispering at times. But overall, she was pretty strong and stoic. And especially during cross-examination, there were times where she was really talking back to Brian Steele and holding her own.

Today, she was still looking down, not making eye contact with the jury, with Diddy. Her voice still would sometimes seem like it was trembling, and she was sort of whispering at times. But overall, she was pretty strong and stoic. And especially during cross-examination, there were times where she was really talking back to Brian Steele and holding her own.

Prosecutors have said multiple times that he was obstructing justice from behind bars at his prison in Brooklyn, that he was trying to get to witnesses. So I don't know if these messages really illustrate obstruction, but it definitely shows that he was trying to reach out to people.

Prosecutors have said multiple times that he was obstructing justice from behind bars at his prison in Brooklyn, that he was trying to get to witnesses. So I don't know if these messages really illustrate obstruction, but it definitely shows that he was trying to reach out to people.

So when the jurors came in for Brian Steele's cross-examination, there were these binders on each of their chairs. And in them were all these different social media posts of Mia's. So this whole afternoon of cross-examination, Steele just attacked Mia's credibility by talking about all these things that she had posted on Instagram during her eight years working for him.

So when the jurors came in for Brian Steele's cross-examination, there were these binders on each of their chairs. And in them were all these different social media posts of Mia's. So this whole afternoon of cross-examination, Steele just attacked Mia's credibility by talking about all these things that she had posted on Instagram during her eight years working for him.

Yeah, I mean, this was really fascinating. Brian Steele spent the entire cross-examination showing Mia all of these different things that she had posted on Instagram, wishing Diddy a happy birthday, telling him that she loved him, saying, you're my mentor. You know, you're such a great guy. I'll always be there for you. Thank you for all the things that you've ever done for me.

Yeah, I mean, this was really fascinating. Brian Steele spent the entire cross-examination showing Mia all of these different things that she had posted on Instagram, wishing Diddy a happy birthday, telling him that she loved him, saying, you're my mentor. You know, you're such a great guy. I'll always be there for you. Thank you for all the things that you've ever done for me.

And so Steele's like... how can you call the person who assaulted you your mentor? So, I mean, things got really heated, but she stood firm and she said that social media is not a true depiction of what was really going on in her life.

And so Steele's like... how can you call the person who assaulted you your mentor? So, I mean, things got really heated, but she stood firm and she said that social media is not a true depiction of what was really going on in her life.

I mean, it's really complicated, right? She says the highs were high and the lows were low. She keeps saying that exact quote. And she says, yeah, I mean, I was traveling, but this was part of my job. I was drinking wine in this photo, but, you know, Diddy wasn't with us in this moment. And

I mean, it's really complicated, right? She says the highs were high and the lows were low. She keeps saying that exact quote. And she says, yeah, I mean, I was traveling, but this was part of my job. I was drinking wine in this photo, but, you know, Diddy wasn't with us in this moment. And

Steele says, well, how do you have a good moment when you're terrified because you're saying this is your abuser who has repeatedly sexually assaulted you, who's ruining your life? And she says it's easy because the dynamic would shift when things were good. I felt really safe. You almost forget about those things.

Steele says, well, how do you have a good moment when you're terrified because you're saying this is your abuser who has repeatedly sexually assaulted you, who's ruining your life? And she says it's easy because the dynamic would shift when things were good. I felt really safe. You almost forget about those things.

I mean, there were multiple times where Steele's voice was raised and he was like, you weren't sexually assaulted, were you? You weren't raped, really, were you? And she's like, I stand by my testimony. You know, these things did happen to me. And he said, you know, how... Do you forget about waking up with a man on top of you? She says it's too horrible to think about. You want it to go away.

I mean, there were multiple times where Steele's voice was raised and he was like, you weren't sexually assaulted, were you? You weren't raped, really, were you? And she's like, I stand by my testimony. You know, these things did happen to me. And he said, you know, how... Do you forget about waking up with a man on top of you? She says it's too horrible to think about. You want it to go away.

So when she would post pictures on trips or wish him a happy birthday, she's basically saying that behind the scenes it was awful, but publicly she's cherry-picking the best parts.

So when she would post pictures on trips or wish him a happy birthday, she's basically saying that behind the scenes it was awful, but publicly she's cherry-picking the best parts.

And that is something that the jury is going to have to figure out, right? I mean, she's far more engaged today. She's kind of talking back to Brian Steele and she's being confident and she's saying, yep. I mean, literally she'll say, yep, I posted that. And she's like, I am dealing with this in therapy right now. I'm still unpacking everything that happened to me. I suffer from major PTSD.

And that is something that the jury is going to have to figure out, right? I mean, she's far more engaged today. She's kind of talking back to Brian Steele and she's being confident and she's saying, yep. I mean, literally she'll say, yep, I posted that. And she's like, I am dealing with this in therapy right now. I'm still unpacking everything that happened to me. I suffer from major PTSD.

And at one point she's like, you weren't sexually assaulted. She says that to Brian's deal.

And at one point she's like, you weren't sexually assaulted. She says that to Brian's deal.

So some of these jurors do not have a good poker face. And I was talking to some people who came out of the courtroom this afternoon while I was outside doing some TV segments, and they said that some of the jurors were actually kind of laughing and smirking during Brian Steele's, yep, really aggressive cross-examination of her, that there are a few that appear to be pro-Diddy.

So some of these jurors do not have a good poker face. And I was talking to some people who came out of the courtroom this afternoon while I was outside doing some TV segments, and they said that some of the jurors were actually kind of laughing and smirking during Brian Steele's, yep, really aggressive cross-examination of her, that there are a few that appear to be pro-Diddy.

But again, that could be a facade.

But again, that could be a facade.

These are text messages that date back to the time of the allegations that she's talking about. And it's both Mia and also Diddy's text messages. Some of the texts are threatening. He's telling her that her job's at stake. He's angry. He's going to fire her. He wants nothing to do with her. In one instance, he writes to her saying, If you don't call me now, I'm going to tell everything.

These are text messages that date back to the time of the allegations that she's talking about. And it's both Mia and also Diddy's text messages. Some of the texts are threatening. He's telling her that her job's at stake. He's angry. He's going to fire her. He wants nothing to do with her. In one instance, he writes to her saying, If you don't call me now, I'm going to tell everything.

I mean, in the wake of the Chrisleys being part in Andrea, this was a perfectly expected question for him to be asked. And he said, nobody's talked to me about it yet. Nobody's asked. But he said he would certainly look at the facts. He said that he hasn't seen or spoken to Diddy in years and that he wasn't following the trial closely. But he was open to looking into it.

I mean, in the wake of the Chrisleys being part in Andrea, this was a perfectly expected question for him to be asked. And he said, nobody's talked to me about it yet. Nobody's asked. But he said he would certainly look at the facts. He said that he hasn't seen or spoken to Diddy in years and that he wasn't following the trial closely. But he was open to looking into it.

Yes, and her testimony really had a lot of holes today on cross-examination, Andrea. It's what a ton of journalists were buzzing about outside of the courthouse, that it was a big day for the defense.

Yes, and her testimony really had a lot of holes today on cross-examination, Andrea. It's what a ton of journalists were buzzing about outside of the courthouse, that it was a big day for the defense.

I've been in the courtroom most days, and I have never seen anything like this happen. But I do want to give you the perspective of somebody that's literally had their eyes glued to him the entire time, and that's court artist Jane Rosenberg. She's one of the individuals that draws all of those court sketches that you see.

I've been in the courtroom most days, and I have never seen anything like this happen. But I do want to give you the perspective of somebody that's literally had their eyes glued to him the entire time, and that's court artist Jane Rosenberg. She's one of the individuals that draws all of those court sketches that you see.

She's had her eyes and binoculars on him for over a month, and she told NBC News that... that Diddy has been making facial expressions both affirmatively and negatively, depending on the testimony. Now, I've seen that. I mean, I've seen him look directly at the jury. I've seen him nod his head. I'm not sure exactly what happened that escalated things so much.

She's had her eyes and binoculars on him for over a month, and she told NBC News that... that Diddy has been making facial expressions both affirmatively and negatively, depending on the testimony. Now, I've seen that. I mean, I've seen him look directly at the jury. I've seen him nod his head. I'm not sure exactly what happened that escalated things so much.

Right. So I'm not going to describe what she looks like. I know who she is. I know her backstory. But that's because I've been covering all of this for a couple of years now. She dated Diddy from 2021 up until his arrest in 2024. And she seemed really nervous, and she actually started to cry at some points.

Right. So I'm not going to describe what she looks like. I know who she is. I know her backstory. But that's because I've been covering all of this for a couple of years now. She dated Diddy from 2021 up until his arrest in 2024. And she seemed really nervous, and she actually started to cry at some points.

Yeah.

Yeah.

It was like this sort of light, funny moment for a split second.

It was like this sort of light, funny moment for a split second.

So according to Jane's testimony, they continued to text each other and FaceTime each other and talk on the phone. in the weeks after she first met him and that her friend actually was seeing other people during the same time and got engaged and moved overseas quite quickly. And that's when Jane felt like it was safe to start dating dating Diddy.

So according to Jane's testimony, they continued to text each other and FaceTime each other and talk on the phone. in the weeks after she first met him and that her friend actually was seeing other people during the same time and got engaged and moved overseas quite quickly. And that's when Jane felt like it was safe to start dating dating Diddy.

So she tells Diddy that she's going to be in Miami for an event. He pays for her hotel and she ends up meeting up with him and they have sex on the first night and they end up having sex for the next five days. And it's interspersed with dinners, beach walks. And she says that she's really falling head over heels for him.

So she tells Diddy that she's going to be in Miami for an event. He pays for her hotel and she ends up meeting up with him and they have sex on the first night and they end up having sex for the next five days. And it's interspersed with dinners, beach walks. And she says that she's really falling head over heels for him.

She said that they did a lot of drugs. They went on a trip shortly after that five-day first date. They went to Turks and Caicos. Then they went to the Bahamas. And she testified that she did everything from ecstasy to Molly with Diddy. And that she did so much ecstasy that at one point she lost her sense of self on the beach. But she said that she continued to take ecstasy every 12 hours.

She said that they did a lot of drugs. They went on a trip shortly after that five-day first date. They went to Turks and Caicos. Then they went to the Bahamas. And she testified that she did everything from ecstasy to Molly with Diddy. And that she did so much ecstasy that at one point she lost her sense of self on the beach. But she said that she continued to take ecstasy every 12 hours.

So on one hand, Jane is testifying that she's falling in love with him, but they're having a lot of sex, watching a lot of pornography, and that Diddy wants her in very scandalous lingerie in what she called stripper heels, and that while they were watching pornography, over the next couple of months... he would start to get more bold with her.

So on one hand, Jane is testifying that she's falling in love with him, but they're having a lot of sex, watching a lot of pornography, and that Diddy wants her in very scandalous lingerie in what she called stripper heels, and that while they were watching pornography, over the next couple of months... he would start to get more bold with her.

And she testified that he started to say, can you imagine yourself with one of these men? You know, would you ever want to have sex with another man? I'd love to watch you with another man.

And she testified that he started to say, can you imagine yourself with one of these men? You know, would you ever want to have sex with another man? I'd love to watch you with another man.

Exactly.

Exactly.

So it was actually at this moment in her testimony, Andrea, that Jane began to cry. And she paused for several long seconds and took a tissue to her eyes and looked down at the floor and testified that when she was watching pornography while having sex with Diddy, That he said to her, you know, can you imagine yourself with one of these men? Would you ever want to do this?

So it was actually at this moment in her testimony, Andrea, that Jane began to cry. And she paused for several long seconds and took a tissue to her eyes and looked down at the floor and testified that when she was watching pornography while having sex with Diddy, That he said to her, you know, can you imagine yourself with one of these men? Would you ever want to do this?

And she said that she just said, OK, because this was a man that she loved. She could tell he was getting turned on and she wanted to make him happy. And Jane testified that she went into the bathroom when she came out. Diddy was wearing a robe. and intensely looking at his cell phone.

And she said that she just said, OK, because this was a man that she loved. She could tell he was getting turned on and she wanted to make him happy. And Jane testified that she went into the bathroom when she came out. Diddy was wearing a robe. and intensely looking at his cell phone.

And then within the next few hours, they went to a hotel in Miami and an escort showed up by the name of Don from a company called Cowboys for Angels.

And then within the next few hours, they went to a hotel in Miami and an escort showed up by the name of Don from a company called Cowboys for Angels.

Right. So also, I just want to point out that during her testimony, she said she had already been up for about 24 hours at this point. She agreed to have sex with somebody else. And she testified that she was on drugs. She was high. And they went to this hotel.

Right. So also, I just want to point out that during her testimony, she said she had already been up for about 24 hours at this point. She agreed to have sex with somebody else. And she testified that she was on drugs. She was high. And they went to this hotel.

And when she and Diddy got to that hotel, she testified that she saw assistants there, but she couldn't remember their names, setting up the baby oil... making sure that there were beverages in the room. She didn't talk about lighting or cameras or drugs. But again, this is that part of the RICO conspiracy charge

And when she and Diddy got to that hotel, she testified that she saw assistants there, but she couldn't remember their names, setting up the baby oil... making sure that there were beverages in the room. She didn't talk about lighting or cameras or drugs. But again, this is that part of the RICO conspiracy charge

Because the prosecutors want you to believe that Diddy was telling his minions, right, the people that worked for him, his employees, to go and set up these hotel rooms for freak offs. You know, that they were aware of the escorts, you know, that they were a part of this illegal activity and they have to get him on multiple predicate crimes to prove Rigo conspiracy, which we've talked about a lot.

Because the prosecutors want you to believe that Diddy was telling his minions, right, the people that worked for him, his employees, to go and set up these hotel rooms for freak offs. You know, that they were aware of the escorts, you know, that they were a part of this illegal activity and they have to get him on multiple predicate crimes to prove Rigo conspiracy, which we've talked about a lot.

Yes. So she testified that it was like opening Pandora's box, that that set the tone for the rest of the relationship. And it was a door that she could never shut, but she wanted to. 90% of her relationship over the next few years centered around Pandora.

Yes. So she testified that it was like opening Pandora's box, that that set the tone for the rest of the relationship. And it was a door that she could never shut, but she wanted to. 90% of her relationship over the next few years centered around Pandora.

these encounters with escorts and that she told him repeatedly, both verbally and in writing, whatever that means, that she didn't want to do it.

these encounters with escorts and that she told him repeatedly, both verbally and in writing, whatever that means, that she didn't want to do it.

Yes. So she testified that Diddy was paying for her rent and that when she told him, you know, do we have to keep doing this? I don't really want to do this anymore. That he said to her, OK, well, how many more months of rent do you need? Because I'm not going to pay for somebody's rent that isn't my girlfriend and isn't doing these things.

Yes. So she testified that Diddy was paying for her rent and that when she told him, you know, do we have to keep doing this? I don't really want to do this anymore. That he said to her, OK, well, how many more months of rent do you need? Because I'm not going to pay for somebody's rent that isn't my girlfriend and isn't doing these things.

And then Maureen Comey, the prosecutor, said, well, were you trying to break up with Diddy? And she said no, that she just wanted to have sex with just Diddy. She didn't want to have sex with these escorts. But he was holding Diddy. the rent over her head, which goes to sex trafficking. You're talking about force, fraud, coercion.

And then Maureen Comey, the prosecutor, said, well, were you trying to break up with Diddy? And she said no, that she just wanted to have sex with just Diddy. She didn't want to have sex with these escorts. But he was holding Diddy. the rent over her head, which goes to sex trafficking. You're talking about force, fraud, coercion.

He's coercing her into these freak offs because he's holding the rent over her.

He's coercing her into these freak offs because he's holding the rent over her.

I saw some different journalists turning around in the overflow and they were whispering to each other and they were mouthing the phrase, this is really muddy. So it is muddy. There's a lot of gray in this entire case. But what sort of text messages, what sort of emails does she have to back up? that she didn't want to participate.

I saw some different journalists turning around in the overflow and they were whispering to each other and they were mouthing the phrase, this is really muddy. So it is muddy. There's a lot of gray in this entire case. But what sort of text messages, what sort of emails does she have to back up? that she didn't want to participate.

I do find it interesting that she was still with him up until his arrest. So it's a big question for me as somebody who's been covering this for so many years now, what made her want to be a witness for the prosecution? What changed? So we expect her to take the stand tomorrow and for several days next week. And we've been told that there are a lot of explicit text messages, photos, and videos.

I do find it interesting that she was still with him up until his arrest. So it's a big question for me as somebody who's been covering this for so many years now, what made her want to be a witness for the prosecution? What changed? So we expect her to take the stand tomorrow and for several days next week. And we've been told that there are a lot of explicit text messages, photos, and videos.

So the judge told Diddy, if you continue to look at the jury and make faces... any sort of expression at all. I'm going to kick you out of the courtroom and you're not going to be able to be here. And Diddy just said, yes, judge, I understand. So during testimony of Brianna Bongolin, I guess Diddy was nodding and really shaking his head and making eye contact with the jury.

So the judge told Diddy, if you continue to look at the jury and make faces... any sort of expression at all. I'm going to kick you out of the courtroom and you're not going to be able to be here. And Diddy just said, yes, judge, I understand. So during testimony of Brianna Bongolin, I guess Diddy was nodding and really shaking his head and making eye contact with the jury.

I can't tell you the color of her hair, what she looked like. I mean, we have to be really, really careful in abiding by these rules.

I can't tell you the color of her hair, what she looked like. I mean, we have to be really, really careful in abiding by these rules.

So she had briefly worked as a personal assistant for the actor Mike Myers. You might remember him from movies like Austin Powers. And she said that job was like a 10 to 6 job. And that if she ever worked on the weekends for Mike Myers, that she would only be like watching his dog. So then she got this job interview to work for Sean Diddy Combs.

So she had briefly worked as a personal assistant for the actor Mike Myers. You might remember him from movies like Austin Powers. And she said that job was like a 10 to 6 job. And that if she ever worked on the weekends for Mike Myers, that she would only be like watching his dog. So then she got this job interview to work for Sean Diddy Combs.

And she thought that this was the opportunity of a lifetime. And she was told that she would only be working about 40 hours a week. And she said that very quickly, even on her first day, she realized that this was not the case. She actually said, Andrea, that on her first day, she didn't get to go home until 1 p.m. the next day.

And she thought that this was the opportunity of a lifetime. And she was told that she would only be working about 40 hours a week. And she said that very quickly, even on her first day, she realized that this was not the case. She actually said, Andrea, that on her first day, she didn't get to go home until 1 p.m. the next day.

So right off the bat, she said that things were toxic and that there would be high highs and incredibly low lows.

So right off the bat, she said that things were toxic and that there would be high highs and incredibly low lows.

Yeah, so she was a personal assistant for most of that time, but her dream was film and television. And ultimately, he made her an executive at his company, and she was able to help him with film and TV projects.

Yeah, so she was a personal assistant for most of that time, but her dream was film and television. And ultimately, he made her an executive at his company, and she was able to help him with film and TV projects.

Yeah. And as she's talking about all of these things, she's shaking. She's crying. She's looking down. Her voice is trembling. And she says that Diddy threw things at her, threw her against a wall, threw her into a pool, that he threw an ice bucket at her, that he threw a laptop that narrowly missed her head one time.

Yeah. And as she's talking about all of these things, she's shaking. She's crying. She's looking down. Her voice is trembling. And she says that Diddy threw things at her, threw her against a wall, threw her into a pool, that he threw an ice bucket at her, that he threw a laptop that narrowly missed her head one time.

Absolutely. She testified about one time staying up for five days straight in Las Vegas and that her body started to have a physical breakdown, that she had temporary hearing and vision loss, and that finally Diddy was like, okay, now you can go to bed. She also said that she has ADHD, so she had a prescription for Adderall and that she took that, and that's what also helped her stay awake. Hmm.

Absolutely. She testified about one time staying up for five days straight in Las Vegas and that her body started to have a physical breakdown, that she had temporary hearing and vision loss, and that finally Diddy was like, okay, now you can go to bed. She also said that she has ADHD, so she had a prescription for Adderall and that she took that, and that's what also helped her stay awake. Hmm.

She wasn't allowed to lock her door because Combs said that this is my house, but that other employees of his could, and that she wasn't allowed to leave, not even so much as to run errands for herself or to see any of her friends, that she was always on the clock, and that one time she left his house, she snuck out around 2 a.m. after he had fallen asleep.

She wasn't allowed to lock her door because Combs said that this is my house, but that other employees of his could, and that she wasn't allowed to leave, not even so much as to run errands for herself or to see any of her friends, that she was always on the clock, and that one time she left his house, she snuck out around 2 a.m. after he had fallen asleep.

Because she was desperate to see some friends and that he sent security to go find her. So, yeah, she felt like she couldn't leave. I mean, she talked about things that were so extreme, like she couldn't even change her tampon because he wouldn't let her out of his sight. These are just insane stories to hear, if true.

Because she was desperate to see some friends and that he sent security to go find her. So, yeah, she felt like she couldn't leave. I mean, she talked about things that were so extreme, like she couldn't even change her tampon because he wouldn't let her out of his sight. These are just insane stories to hear, if true.

I mean, look, I worked for someone pretty tough in my 20s as well, and I worked crazy hours, and I worked on the weekends, and I remember crying a lot. I would get screamed at. And sometimes in certain industries, you feel like that's a rite of passage. But what Mia is describing just... moves the goalpost even further.

I mean, look, I worked for someone pretty tough in my 20s as well, and I worked crazy hours, and I worked on the weekends, and I remember crying a lot. I would get screamed at. And sometimes in certain industries, you feel like that's a rite of passage. But what Mia is describing just... moves the goalpost even further.

I mean, she says that at one time she would be doing metaphorically 17,000 things, everything from doing his taxes, reading movie scripts, anticipating his moods, checking the weather if it's going to be raining, making sure to grab an umbrella, making sure that she was there at his house before he woke up and staying with him until he went to bed, which we know could be like 4 a.m.,

I mean, she says that at one time she would be doing metaphorically 17,000 things, everything from doing his taxes, reading movie scripts, anticipating his moods, checking the weather if it's going to be raining, making sure to grab an umbrella, making sure that she was there at his house before he woke up and staying with him until he went to bed, which we know could be like 4 a.m.,

And she even had to like crack his knuckles. I mean, the whole thing is just it's just a wild litany of things that she claimed she had to do.

And she even had to like crack his knuckles. I mean, the whole thing is just it's just a wild litany of things that she claimed she had to do.

Not a crime. She said that she was constantly humiliated, that he would question her intelligence, he would threaten her job, that she would be suspended without pay for the most random of things that would upset him.

Not a crime. She said that she was constantly humiliated, that he would question her intelligence, he would threaten her job, that she would be suspended without pay for the most random of things that would upset him.

And she also said that it wasn't just her as the personal assistant, that there were other PAs that worked for him, but she felt like she would get the brunt of everything and that if somebody messed up, that ultimately somehow it would be her fault.

And she also said that it wasn't just her as the personal assistant, that there were other PAs that worked for him, but she felt like she would get the brunt of everything and that if somebody messed up, that ultimately somehow it would be her fault.

She said that she begged him for years to stop being a personal assistant and to pursue her true passion, which was film. And that ultimately he allowed her to do that, helping procure films that he could star in or films that they could invest in. She said, even though I had this insane assistant situation, the joy that she would get out of doing TV and film was overwhelmingly awesome.

She said that she begged him for years to stop being a personal assistant and to pursue her true passion, which was film. And that ultimately he allowed her to do that, helping procure films that he could star in or films that they could invest in. She said, even though I had this insane assistant situation, the joy that she would get out of doing TV and film was overwhelmingly awesome.

And, you know, I think that the defense tomorrow is going to say, okay, we've agreed he was a jerk and he was violent. They said that in their opening statement. But that these employees agreed to this arrangement, that these were like trade-offs, and perhaps they might have text messages and emails that paint a very different picture.

And, you know, I think that the defense tomorrow is going to say, okay, we've agreed he was a jerk and he was violent. They said that in their opening statement. But that these employees agreed to this arrangement, that these were like trade-offs, and perhaps they might have text messages and emails that paint a very different picture.

That's right. I mean, she said that she interacted with Cassie a lot and that she would be sent over to Cassie's apartment and sort of monitor her, almost babysit her. And there's this story of this party at Prince's house in which they actually snuck out. And Combs was so upset that they had snuck out and gone to this party in L.A.

That's right. I mean, she said that she interacted with Cassie a lot and that she would be sent over to Cassie's apartment and sort of monitor her, almost babysit her. And there's this story of this party at Prince's house in which they actually snuck out. And Combs was so upset that they had snuck out and gone to this party in L.A.

that he showed up and ended up chasing Cassie down and started to physically beat her until Prince's security intervened. And that after that, Diddy actually suspended Mia's pay.

that he showed up and ended up chasing Cassie down and started to physically beat her until Prince's security intervened. And that after that, Diddy actually suspended Mia's pay.

Yeah, so she said that she saw Diddy beat Cassie up multiple times.

Yeah, so she said that she saw Diddy beat Cassie up multiple times.

It's similar to what we heard from Don Richard, who was in the girl group Danity Kane, who testified about being around Cassie and Diddy and also hearing things happen in different rooms. We also previously heard from a male escort who said that he saw Combs once drag Cassie by her hair into another room and he heard slapping sounds.

It's similar to what we heard from Don Richard, who was in the girl group Danity Kane, who testified about being around Cassie and Diddy and also hearing things happen in different rooms. We also previously heard from a male escort who said that he saw Combs once drag Cassie by her hair into another room and he heard slapping sounds.

She said that they were in Turks and Caicos and that Cassie came into her room and was terrified and started putting furniture against the door and just kept saying, he's going to kill me.

She said that they were in Turks and Caicos and that Cassie came into her room and was terrified and started putting furniture against the door and just kept saying, he's going to kill me.

And they were, I believe, on the first floor and they had doors that exited to the beach and they ran out on the beach and Combs was chasing them and they were running towards the ocean and then they got on some paddle boards and they started just paddling out as far as they could into the ocean to try to get away from him.

And they were, I believe, on the first floor and they had doors that exited to the beach and they ran out on the beach and Combs was chasing them and they were running towards the ocean and then they got on some paddle boards and they started just paddling out as far as they could into the ocean to try to get away from him.

And as they turned around, you know, he got smaller and smaller as they were getting further away. And then they actually started to see bad weather coming in and storm clouds. And they were worried, like, do we stay out here and risk our lives in the ocean? Or do we go back to shore and risk our lives there? And ultimately, they decided to go back to shore.

And as they turned around, you know, he got smaller and smaller as they were getting further away. And then they actually started to see bad weather coming in and storm clouds. And they were worried, like, do we stay out here and risk our lives in the ocean? Or do we go back to shore and risk our lives there? And ultimately, they decided to go back to shore.

That's what she says, but that is the exact opposite of what we heard in opening statement from Sean Combs' criminal defense attorney, Tenny Garagos, who has maintained that there was violence on both sides of the relationship.

That's what she says, but that is the exact opposite of what we heard in opening statement from Sean Combs' criminal defense attorney, Tenny Garagos, who has maintained that there was violence on both sides of the relationship.

Yes, and she's not the first person who has testified about having to clean up these hotel rooms. She actually described it as a nightmare. Candle wax that you just couldn't get out of the carpet. There would be broken glass, even blood that Diddy supposedly told her was period blood. Oil on the walls, wet towels, water on the floor.

Yes, and she's not the first person who has testified about having to clean up these hotel rooms. She actually described it as a nightmare. Candle wax that you just couldn't get out of the carpet. There would be broken glass, even blood that Diddy supposedly told her was period blood. Oil on the walls, wet towels, water on the floor.

I mean, you can just imagine the sort of damage that was done to the room.

I mean, you can just imagine the sort of damage that was done to the room.

I mean, she said that she felt a loyalty to him, that part of the deal was to protect his reputation. I mean, it's similar in testimony to what we've heard from Cassie as to why didn't she ever fully sever ties during this decade-long on-and-off relationship. Yeah.

I mean, she said that she felt a loyalty to him, that part of the deal was to protect his reputation. I mean, it's similar in testimony to what we've heard from Cassie as to why didn't she ever fully sever ties during this decade-long on-and-off relationship. Yeah.

Yeah, so she was crying, and she said that after... Diddy's 40th birthday. She was in his apartment and he had everybody leave. I believe they were in the kitchen. And that's when he had her take a couple of shots of vodka and she hadn't eaten or had anything to drink that day. And so she said it hit her really hard.

Yeah, so she was crying, and she said that after... Diddy's 40th birthday. She was in his apartment and he had everybody leave. I believe they were in the kitchen. And that's when he had her take a couple of shots of vodka and she hadn't eaten or had anything to drink that day. And so she said it hit her really hard.

And then she said that all of a sudden he had kind of pushed her up against a wall and he put his hand up her dress. And then she talked about another instance at his home in L.A. It was around 2009, 2010. So she doesn't exactly remember when it allegedly happened, but she was sleeping in a room in his house. She was in a bunk bed. And like I told you before, she wasn't allowed to lock up.

And then she said that all of a sudden he had kind of pushed her up against a wall and he put his hand up her dress. And then she talked about another instance at his home in L.A. It was around 2009, 2010. So she doesn't exactly remember when it allegedly happened, but she was sleeping in a room in his house. She was in a bunk bed. And like I told you before, she wasn't allowed to lock up.

her door and she said that she woke up to Diddy on top of her and she starts to really cry at this point on the stand and she said that he penetrated her and that she just froze.

her door and she said that she woke up to Diddy on top of her and she starts to really cry at this point on the stand and she said that he penetrated her and that she just froze.

We know based on a letter that prosecutors sent the judge in April, Andrea, that she is just so fearful as to her identity getting out there that it could hurt her with her job professionally. It would just cause irreparable damage. We were mandated by the judge not to even describe her appearance. So I can't even tell you what she was wearing.

We know based on a letter that prosecutors sent the judge in April, Andrea, that she is just so fearful as to her identity getting out there that it could hurt her with her job professionally. It would just cause irreparable damage. We were mandated by the judge not to even describe her appearance. So I can't even tell you what she was wearing.

Yeah, so she said that she was desperate, terrified and trapped that this was her fault. And she actually said that she never planned to ever tell anybody about this. She said, quote, I was going to die with this. I didn't want anyone to know ever. She will be back on the stand tomorrow, Chloe, Mia?

Yeah, so she said that she was desperate, terrified and trapped that this was her fault. And she actually said that she never planned to ever tell anybody about this. She said, quote, I was going to die with this. I didn't want anyone to know ever. She will be back on the stand tomorrow, Chloe, Mia?

Yeah, so we're expecting her to be back on the stand in the morning for prosecutors to continue their direct questioning. And then things could get pretty heated in the afternoon when cross-examination begins with Diddy's criminal defense attorneys.

Yeah, so we're expecting her to be back on the stand in the morning for prosecutors to continue their direct questioning. And then things could get pretty heated in the afternoon when cross-examination begins with Diddy's criminal defense attorneys.

That's really unclear, Andrea, because he didn't really incriminate himself in any way that I could see. He did talk about an incident that took place on an airplane in which he saw Combs get violent with Cassie Ventura. Yeah. in which he heard glasses smashing. And when he went back to look, he saw Cassie crouched on the ground and Combs holding a glass in one of his hands up in the air.

That's really unclear, Andrea, because he didn't really incriminate himself in any way that I could see. He did talk about an incident that took place on an airplane in which he saw Combs get violent with Cassie Ventura. Yeah. in which he heard glasses smashing. And when he went back to look, he saw Cassie crouched on the ground and Combs holding a glass in one of his hands up in the air.

And he said that it was those things that made him really second-guess why he was working for Combs, and he ultimately quit.

And he said that it was those things that made him really second-guess why he was working for Combs, and he ultimately quit.

He said, you know, this is a person that was larger than life. He had the world at his fingertips and that he learned a lot and that this executive team that he worked for was really the best of the best in the industry and that he still has respect for Combs.

He said, you know, this is a person that was larger than life. He had the world at his fingertips and that he learned a lot and that this executive team that he worked for was really the best of the best in the industry and that he still has respect for Combs.

He said that he told a woman named Christina Karam, and she is Combs' chief of staff, or was up until recently, and that he told her about what happened on the airplane and that she was the first person that he told that he was going to be quitting. And he said that, you know, he didn't really get any sort of visible reaction back from her that he can remember.

He said that he told a woman named Christina Karam, and she is Combs' chief of staff, or was up until recently, and that he told her about what happened on the airplane and that she was the first person that he told that he was going to be quitting. And he said that, you know, he didn't really get any sort of visible reaction back from her that he can remember.

Do you think that we will see the chief of staff, Christina, get called to the stand? It's very unclear. Her name has been mentioned multiple times. You would think that if the government wants to hear from her, they will. Has Christina, the chief of staff, has she released any kind of statement? She has talked about this. She released a statement to Rolling Stone, and I'll read part of it.

Do you think that we will see the chief of staff, Christina, get called to the stand? It's very unclear. Her name has been mentioned multiple times. You would think that if the government wants to hear from her, they will. Has Christina, the chief of staff, has she released any kind of statement? She has talked about this. She released a statement to Rolling Stone, and I'll read part of it.

She said, For months, horrific accusations have been made about me regarding my former boss, meaning Sean Combs. She goes on to say these false allegations of my involvement are causing irreparable and incalculable damage to my reputation and the emotional well-being of myself and my family. And then she calls it all disturbing and unthinkable.

She said, For months, horrific accusations have been made about me regarding my former boss, meaning Sean Combs. She goes on to say these false allegations of my involvement are causing irreparable and incalculable damage to my reputation and the emotional well-being of myself and my family. And then she calls it all disturbing and unthinkable.

Right. So what we're seeing is when the defense has the opportunity to cross-examine these witnesses, they are pointing out that Diddy really was running these massive global businesses and that this was a happy environment, that people were learning a lot, and that although these were grueling hours, that that's pretty standard in the industry.

Right. So what we're seeing is when the defense has the opportunity to cross-examine these witnesses, they are pointing out that Diddy really was running these massive global businesses and that this was a happy environment, that people were learning a lot, and that although these were grueling hours, that that's pretty standard in the industry.

So the defense has admitted that Diddy had a temper. I mean, remember, his nickname is Puffy. And how did he get that nickname? Because as a kid, he would huff and he would puff, right? So it's no secret. And at one point, Mark Agnifilo said, you know, from your perspective, his temper, from what you saw, it didn't help his business. And he said, no, it didn't.

So the defense has admitted that Diddy had a temper. I mean, remember, his nickname is Puffy. And how did he get that nickname? Because as a kid, he would huff and he would puff, right? So it's no secret. And at one point, Mark Agnifilo said, you know, from your perspective, his temper, from what you saw, it didn't help his business. And he said, no, it didn't.

And Agnifilo says it hurt his business, right? And he goes, yes, it did. And so what they're trying to say is that his anger wasn't keeping people working for him out of fear, but actually it elicited people to leave.

And Agnifilo says it hurt his business, right? And he goes, yes, it did. And so what they're trying to say is that his anger wasn't keeping people working for him out of fear, but actually it elicited people to leave.

So this idea that he was coercive and forcing people to stay in his company and carry out illegal activity, the defense team is like, well, wait, they're trying to say that people had free will.

So this idea that he was coercive and forcing people to stay in his company and carry out illegal activity, the defense team is like, well, wait, they're trying to say that people had free will.

Kid Cudi says that in December of 2011, he got a phone call from Cassie, and it was at 5.30, 6 a.m., and she was freaking out. She was completely stressed, and she said, Diddy knows about us. He knows that we're dating. And Kid Cudi said he was totally confused because why would that be a big deal?

Kid Cudi says that in December of 2011, he got a phone call from Cassie, and it was at 5.30, 6 a.m., and she was freaking out. She was completely stressed, and she said, Diddy knows about us. He knows that we're dating. And Kid Cudi said he was totally confused because why would that be a big deal?

He and Cassie had been together for about a year, and he had no idea that she was still romantically involved with Combs or that it would even be an issue. And so he gets in his car, races to pick up Cassie, and takes her to a hotel. And then that's when they got a call from one of her friends whose name is Capricorn. And Capricorn said, Cuddy, I'm in front of your house.

He and Cassie had been together for about a year, and he had no idea that she was still romantically involved with Combs or that it would even be an issue. And so he gets in his car, races to pick up Cassie, and takes her to a hotel. And then that's when they got a call from one of her friends whose name is Capricorn. And Capricorn said, Cuddy, I'm in front of your house.

Diddy forced me to get in the car and go to your house. And he's inside with somebody else. So Kid Cuddy says that he is furious. He's so mad to think that Combs has broken into his house. He calls 911. and he's worried that he might be walking into a violent situation. So he gets to his house. There's no signs of forced entry.

Diddy forced me to get in the car and go to your house. And he's inside with somebody else. So Kid Cuddy says that he is furious. He's so mad to think that Combs has broken into his house. He calls 911. and he's worried that he might be walking into a violent situation. So he gets to his house. There's no signs of forced entry.

He goes into his kitchen to see some of his Christmas presents for his family unwrapped, but Diddy's nowhere to be found.

He goes into his kitchen to see some of his Christmas presents for his family unwrapped, but Diddy's nowhere to be found.

Yeah, I mean, it's such a wild story. Shortly after Christmas, he and Cassie decide that they're not going to date anymore because Combs' presence is just looming over the relationship now. One morning in early January 2012, he gets a phone call from his dog sitter who says, "'Your car is on fire in the driveway.'" And the top of his convertible looks like somebody had slashed it.

Yeah, I mean, it's such a wild story. Shortly after Christmas, he and Cassie decide that they're not going to date anymore because Combs' presence is just looming over the relationship now. One morning in early January 2012, he gets a phone call from his dog sitter who says, "'Your car is on fire in the driveway.'" And the top of his convertible looks like somebody had slashed it.

And a Molotov cocktail was found in the driver's seat. And for anybody that doesn't know what that is, it's a bottle with flammable liquid inside and a rag. Basically like a homemade bomb. Combs has denied being involved in this incident. He's absolutely denied being involved in this incident.

And a Molotov cocktail was found in the driver's seat. And for anybody that doesn't know what that is, it's a bottle with flammable liquid inside and a rag. Basically like a homemade bomb. Combs has denied being involved in this incident. He's absolutely denied being involved in this incident.

So after this incident with the car, Kid Cudi testified that he was like, enough is enough. I want to go meet up with Combs in person. And, you know, Combs had actually been reaching out to him wanting to meet up. So they agreed to meet at Soho House, which is this very famous, exclusive members-only club.

So after this incident with the car, Kid Cudi testified that he was like, enough is enough. I want to go meet up with Combs in person. And, you know, Combs had actually been reaching out to him wanting to meet up. So they agreed to meet at Soho House, which is this very famous, exclusive members-only club.

And this is actually a moment that got a lot of laughs in the courtroom today, believe it or not, despite the sobering testimony. Yeah. Kid Cudi walks into this conference room and Diddy is staring out the window with his hands behind his back, his back to the door. And Kid Cudi said that he looked like a Marvel supervillain. But he says that he and Combs spoke and that he was very calm.

And this is actually a moment that got a lot of laughs in the courtroom today, believe it or not, despite the sobering testimony. Yeah. Kid Cudi walks into this conference room and Diddy is staring out the window with his hands behind his back, his back to the door. And Kid Cudi said that he looked like a Marvel supervillain. But he says that he and Combs spoke and that he was very calm.

There were no threats. They both talked about how they didn't realize that the other one was dating Cassie. And they shook hands. And he said, what are you going to do about my car? And looked him straight in the eyes. And Diddy looked back at him and said, what are you talking about? The prosecutor asked Kid Cudi about this exchange.

There were no threats. They both talked about how they didn't realize that the other one was dating Cassie. And they shook hands. And he said, what are you going to do about my car? And looked him straight in the eyes. And Diddy looked back at him and said, what are you talking about? The prosecutor asked Kid Cudi about this exchange.

And they said, what was your understanding when Sean Combs said, I don't know what you're talking about? And Kid Cudi said that he was lying. So a couple of years later, Kid Cudi actually ran into Combs again at Soho House, and he said that Combs approached him and said, man, I just want to apologize for all that bullshit.

And they said, what was your understanding when Sean Combs said, I don't know what you're talking about? And Kid Cudi said that he was lying. So a couple of years later, Kid Cudi actually ran into Combs again at Soho House, and he said that Combs approached him and said, man, I just want to apologize for all that bullshit.

We know that the authorities led an investigation and they collected DNA evidence, fingerprints, and we heard Brian Steele saying, you know, what proof do you have that Combs left this Molotov cocktail in your car or told somebody to do it or that he had even been in your house? Where's the surveillance footage? Were there any eyewitnesses? And, you know, Kid Cudi couldn't demonstrate any of that.

We know that the authorities led an investigation and they collected DNA evidence, fingerprints, and we heard Brian Steele saying, you know, what proof do you have that Combs left this Molotov cocktail in your car or told somebody to do it or that he had even been in your house? Where's the surveillance footage? Were there any eyewitnesses? And, you know, Kid Cudi couldn't demonstrate any of that.

Absolutely. They have to. prove the prosecutors that Cassie was in a violent relationship that she couldn't leave and she didn't leave. But this year dating Kid Cudi shows that maybe she was able to date who she wanted when she wanted and that she was able to freely... be in and out of the relationship.

Absolutely. They have to. prove the prosecutors that Cassie was in a violent relationship that she couldn't leave and she didn't leave. But this year dating Kid Cudi shows that maybe she was able to date who she wanted when she wanted and that she was able to freely... be in and out of the relationship.

So we're expecting on Tuesday Capricorn Clark. So the jury is going to have a long weekend. And the judge said, I'm ordering you not to talk. If you see something on TV, change the channel, go for a walk, go on a bike ride. He said, watch the Knicks.

So we're expecting on Tuesday Capricorn Clark. So the jury is going to have a long weekend. And the judge said, I'm ordering you not to talk. If you see something on TV, change the channel, go for a walk, go on a bike ride. He said, watch the Knicks.

Yeah, this is not the first time that we've seen this. And one of the things that he said was, you know, quote, I desperately did not want to be here. A hundred percent would rather not be.

Yeah, this is not the first time that we've seen this. And one of the things that he said was, you know, quote, I desperately did not want to be here. A hundred percent would rather not be.

He's not joking around here, according to her. No, she said that he was completely serious, straight-faced, and she took it as a real threat to her life, but that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for Diddy, and she just tried to maintain the peace.

He's not joking around here, according to her. No, she said that he was completely serious, straight-faced, and she took it as a real threat to her life, but that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work for Diddy, and she just tried to maintain the peace.

Yes. I mean, she had all sorts of different roles. At one point, she was the director of marketing for Sean John Women's. Then she went on to become the global brand director for several years for Sean Combs. So, I mean, she held some massive titles within the company.

Yes. I mean, she had all sorts of different roles. At one point, she was the director of marketing for Sean John Women's. Then she went on to become the global brand director for several years for Sean Combs. So, I mean, she held some massive titles within the company.

Basically, Cassie was cheating on Diddy with Kid Cudi. Diddy found out because Cassie had a burner phone. She had a separate phone that she was using to communicate with And we heard this not only in Cassie's testimony, but we also heard this in Kid Cudi's testimony last week.

Basically, Cassie was cheating on Diddy with Kid Cudi. Diddy found out because Cassie had a burner phone. She had a separate phone that she was using to communicate with And we heard this not only in Cassie's testimony, but we also heard this in Kid Cudi's testimony last week.

But today is really the first time that I had learned that Capricorn Clark is the one that actually took Cassie to Best Buy to buy her this burner phone so that she could essentially live this double life. Or another way to look at it is to get out from the clutches of Diddy and live her authentic life. with someone that she was falling in love with, which was Kid Cudi.

But today is really the first time that I had learned that Capricorn Clark is the one that actually took Cassie to Best Buy to buy her this burner phone so that she could essentially live this double life. Or another way to look at it is to get out from the clutches of Diddy and live her authentic life. with someone that she was falling in love with, which was Kid Cudi.

Not only did she know about it, she actually thought that Cassie was putting their lives in danger. She actually said she thought that they were going to get killed because Cassie was being just kind of so nonchalant and not really hiding the relationship because she was texting about Kid Cudi and to Kid Cudi on a phone that was paid for by Diddy.

Not only did she know about it, she actually thought that Cassie was putting their lives in danger. She actually said she thought that they were going to get killed because Cassie was being just kind of so nonchalant and not really hiding the relationship because she was texting about Kid Cudi and to Kid Cudi on a phone that was paid for by Diddy.

But it wasn't long, Andrea, before Diddy found out about that burner phone because Cassie spent the night with Diddy in a hotel room and he found the phone. And this is, of course, according to Capricorn's testimony.

But it wasn't long, Andrea, before Diddy found out about that burner phone because Cassie spent the night with Diddy in a hotel room and he found the phone. And this is, of course, according to Capricorn's testimony.

Diddy, at like 5 in the morning, goes to Capricorn's apartment and starts banging on her door with a gun and is like, let's go, get dressed, we're going to go kill Kid Cuddy.

Diddy, at like 5 in the morning, goes to Capricorn's apartment and starts banging on her door with a gun and is like, let's go, get dressed, we're going to go kill Kid Cuddy.

She says that she got dressed and she didn't want to go, but that she went. She was worried. He had a gun. He was furious. And she jumped into this black Escalade that was waiting in her parking garage. And they started the 20-minute drive to Kid Cudi's house. She actually on the stand characterized it as a kidnapping. Is that correct? Yes, she did.

She says that she got dressed and she didn't want to go, but that she went. She was worried. He had a gun. He was furious. And she jumped into this black Escalade that was waiting in her parking garage. And they started the 20-minute drive to Kid Cudi's house. She actually on the stand characterized it as a kidnapping. Is that correct? Yes, she did.

But it's not like she was bound her feet in her hands and like thrown into the trunk of a car. Like someone might think that's what a kidnapping looks like. But he had a gun. and she felt like she was being forced against her will. Have we heard Combs' side to the kidnapping allegation? Does he deny it?

But it's not like she was bound her feet in her hands and like thrown into the trunk of a car. Like someone might think that's what a kidnapping looks like. But he had a gun. and she felt like she was being forced against her will. Have we heard Combs' side to the kidnapping allegation? Does he deny it?

Not only does he deny it, Mark Agnifilo, one of Combs' defense attorneys, said on cross-examination today, he said to Capricorn, didn't you willingly go with him because you wanted to make sure he didn't do something stupid? So see, there are two sides to every story.

Not only does he deny it, Mark Agnifilo, one of Combs' defense attorneys, said on cross-examination today, he said to Capricorn, didn't you willingly go with him because you wanted to make sure he didn't do something stupid? So see, there are two sides to every story.

She says that she called Cassie on her burner phone and was like, you need to know what is going on right now. I'm in front of Kid Cuddy's house. And Kid Cuddy was in the background and could hear this conversation and was like, what do you mean he's inside my house? And that's when Kid Cuddy jumped in his Porsche to confront Diddy. Meanwhile, she changes Cassie's name in her phone

She says that she called Cassie on her burner phone and was like, you need to know what is going on right now. I'm in front of Kid Cuddy's house. And Kid Cuddy was in the background and could hear this conversation and was like, what do you mean he's inside my house? And that's when Kid Cuddy jumped in his Porsche to confront Diddy. Meanwhile, she changes Cassie's name in her phone

to a friend of hers because she was so worried that Diddy was going to find out that she called her. And lo and behold, when he got back into the Escalade, what did he do? He said, who were you on the phone with? I mean, it's like he's omnipresent. How did he know? And then he finds out that Kid Cudi is on the way. And now a twist, a plot twist.

to a friend of hers because she was so worried that Diddy was going to find out that she called her. And lo and behold, when he got back into the Escalade, what did he do? He said, who were you on the phone with? I mean, it's like he's omnipresent. How did he know? And then he finds out that Kid Cudi is on the way. And now a twist, a plot twist.

Kid Cudi had said that he went to his house, didn't find Combs, got in his car to look for Combs, and never found him. But today, Capricorn Clark says Kid Cudi actually rolled up on them in his car, made eye contact with them, and then he sped off, and then they actually chased him. And there was a car chase for several minutes, and then Kid Cudi, I guess in his Porsche, he outran the Escalade.

Kid Cudi had said that he went to his house, didn't find Combs, got in his car to look for Combs, and never found him. But today, Capricorn Clark says Kid Cudi actually rolled up on them in his car, made eye contact with them, and then he sped off, and then they actually chased him. And there was a car chase for several minutes, and then Kid Cudi, I guess in his Porsche, he outran the Escalade.

And then all of a sudden they saw these sirens because remember Kid Cudi testified last week that he had called 911 because he was worried about what Combs could do. And so when Diddy saw the sirens, that's when he got really calm, according to Capricorn, and they left.

And then all of a sudden they saw these sirens because remember Kid Cudi testified last week that he had called 911 because he was worried about what Combs could do. And so when Diddy saw the sirens, that's when he got really calm, according to Capricorn, and they left.

So they're not calling it a kidnapping. They're also saying that this didn't happen. They're also not calling it a break-in. They're calling it a trespassing because there's no signs of forced entry. But they're also saying there's no proof. There's nothing on Kid Cudi's surveillance cameras.

So they're not calling it a kidnapping. They're also saying that this didn't happen. They're also not calling it a break-in. They're calling it a trespassing because there's no signs of forced entry. But they're also saying there's no proof. There's nothing on Kid Cudi's surveillance cameras.

Correct. Lots of new information today when Capricorn started to talk. So the next...

Correct. Lots of new information today when Capricorn started to talk. So the next...