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'Jane' testifies on 'hotel nights' with Sean Combs: 'Lonely and sad'

With "Jane" on the witness stand for her first full day of testimony, the court heard an audio recording of a “hotel night” with a male prostitute she previously identified as Don.
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VIDEO: 'Jane' testifies on 'hotel nights' with Sean Combs: 'Lonely and sad'
June 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM

‘Jane' breaks down during testimony about 'hotel nights' in Sean Combs trial

With "Jane" on the witness stand for her first full day of testimony, the court heard an audio recording of a “hotel night” with a male prostitute she previously identified as Don.
June 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
VIDEO: ‘Jane' breaks down during testimony about 'hotel nights' in Sean Combs trial
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM

Another alleged victim testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

A former girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," took the stand on Thursday and said she and Combs referred to their sexual encounters with other men as "debauchery" or "hotel nights."
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
VIDEO: Another alleged victim testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
June 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM

Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 17

Defense contends Sean Combs wasn't in Los Angeles when alleged balcony incident occurred, the judge warns Combs may be removed from courtroom after jury interactions and more. ABC News has the latest.
June 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
VIDEO: Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 17
June 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM

Diddy trial day 21 recap: 3rd victim takes the stand as judge threatens to boot Combs

Diddy trial day 21 recap: Third victim takes the stand as judge threatens to boot Combs.
June 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Sean "Diddy" Combs speaks to his lawyers before the start of the day's proceedings during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 5, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM

Racketeering conspiracy charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs explained

Prosecutors allege that Sean 'Diddy' Combs' business empire was also a criminal enterprise, accusing Combs and his associates of committing multiple crimes under RICO charges, which Combs denies.
June 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Racketeering conspiracy charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs explained
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM

What is the RICO Act and why is Sean Combs charged with violating it?

Prosecutors allege Sean Combs' business empire concealed a criminal enterprise.
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as hotel security guard Eddy Garcia testifies during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 3, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Woman testifies that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs dangled her over 17th story balcony

Bryana Bongolan, the longtime friend of his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, testified Combs attacked her for no reason in 2016, dangled her from a 17th-floor balcony and threw her into a coffee table.
June 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
VIDEO: Woman testifies that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs dangled her over 17th story balcony
June 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Content creators give inside look at the 4th week of the Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial

Bryana “Bana” Bongolan testified about Combs’s alleged sexual battery. Blogger "Tisa Tells" describes the courtroom scene. Combs denies all charges.
June 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
VIDEO:  Content creators give inside look at the 4th week of the Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial
June 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM

Diddy trial day 20 recap: 'I could kill you,' witness testifies Combs threatened her

Diddy trial day 20 recap: 'I’m the devil and I could kill you,' witness says Combs attacked and threatened her
June 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Sean "Diddy" Combs watches as forensic video expert Frank Piazza testifies about the time stamps on surveillance footage of the 2016 InterContinental Hotel altercation during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 4, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM

Witness in Sean Combs trial alleges singer held her over a 17-story balcony

A friend of Cassie Ventura delivered harrowing testimony at the trial of Sean Combs
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
VIDEO: Witness in Sean Combs trial alleges singer held her over a 17-story balcony
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM

Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 16

A friend of Cassie Ventura testified 'I was held over a 17-story balcony' by Sean Combs. Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and the ABC News team cover the latest witness testimony on Wednesday, June 4.
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
VIDEO: Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 16
June 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Cassie Ventura's friend testifies 'I was held over a 17-story balcony' by Sean Combs

Bryana Bongolan took the witness stand and promptly told the jury that Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly held her over a 17th-floor balcony nine years ago.
June 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
VIDEO: Cassie Ventura friend testifies 'I was held over a 17-story balcony' by Sean Combs
June 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Video expert testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

The jury saw more of the 2016 hotel surveillance footage that captured Combs allegedly physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, as video expert Frank Piazza took the stand.
June 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Video expert testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Hotel employee says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid $100,000 to hide assault video

A hotel security guard told the jury that the rap mogul paid him in an attempt to secure his silence and bury a video that is now the central piece of evidence in Combs' criminal case.
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
VIDEO: Hotel employee says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid $100,000 to hide assault video
June 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM

Hotel security testifies Sean Combs bribed him for assault footage of Cassie Ventura

Jurors in Combs' trial heard testimony from a hotel security staffer who alleged the music mogul paid $100,000 for the 2016 video appearing to show Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
June 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
VIDEO: Hotel security testifies Sean Combs bribed him for assault footage of Cassie Ventura
June 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM

Diddy trial day 19 recap: Security guard says Combs paid him $100K for assault video

A security guard testified in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ sex-trafficking and racketeering trial that the rap mogul paid him $100,000 to bury the video at the heart of the case.
June 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Hotel security guard Eddy Garcia testifies during Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 3, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Latest on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial

"GMA" reports from the courthouse as the trial resumes, with key testimony expected on the hotel assault video.
June 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
VIDEO: Latest on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial
June 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Former Bad Boy CFO takes the stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

Derek Ferguson, who worked in several capacities for Sean Combs for nearly 20 years, including 12 years as chief financial officer for Bad Boy Entertainment, took the witness stand.
June 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
VIDEO: Former Bad Boy CFO takes the stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Hotel employee testifies Combs allegedly offered payment for 2016 attack video

When Eddie Garcia arrived for his security shift at the InterContinental Hotel on March 5, 2016, “I was told there was a domestic dispute,” he testified Tuesday at the trial of Sean Combs.
June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
VIDEO: Hotel employee testifies Combs allegedly offered payment for 2016 attack video
June 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Prosecutor accuses defense of 'humiliating' cross-examination of 'Mia'

Prosecutor Maurene Comey accused defense attorney Brian Steel of yelling at "Mia," using a sarcastic tone and being argumentative.
June 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as his defense lawyer Brian Steel questions witness "Mia" as she testifies in Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 2, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Diddy's former assistant concludes 'humiliating' cross-examination: Trial recap

Mia's testimony marked the beginning of the fourth week of testimony in Combs' sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial.
June 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Brian Steel, Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense lawyer, questions witness "Mia" as she testifies in Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, June 2, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
June 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Witness in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case expected to testify about hotel assault video

The jury is expecting to hear from a worker at the Los Angeles hotel where Sean Combs was caught on 2016 surveillance footage kicking and dragging his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
June 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
VIDEO: Witness in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case expected to testify about hotel assault video
June 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM

Diddy Trial Day 14: “Mia” back on stand for cross-examination

Sean Combs’ defense team continued their cross-examination of “Mia” on the witness stand. The ABC News team breaks down what happened in the courtroom and what Suge Knight said from behind bars.
June 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 14: “Mia” back on stand for cross-examination
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Defense questions timeline of 'Mia's' accusations

For years after her employment at Sean Combs' company Bad Boy ended in 2018, his former assistant, testifying under the pseudonym "Mia," sent text messages to Combs that expressed love and admiration.
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Defense questions timeline of 'Mia's' accusations
June 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Suge Knight speaks out about Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking case

Suge Knight spoke to ABC News about Sean 'Diddy' Combs and the case against him.
June 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Marion "Suge" Knight appears for a hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, March 9, 2015 in Los Angeles.
June 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' ex-assistant 'Mia' continues her testimony

“Mia,” who is testifying under a pseudonym, told the jury last week that Combs repeatedly sexually assaulted her.
June 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' ex-assistant 'Mia' continues her testimony
June 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial enters 4th week

As Combs' trial in New York continues, his West Coast rival Suge Knight is speaking out from behind bars, telling ABC News Combs’ sexual appetites have been an open secret since the 1990s.
June 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
VIDEO: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial enters 4th week
June 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Look ahead to week 4 of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

ABC News’ legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down what’s to come in the fourth week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Plus, a look ahead to Karen Read’s trial.
June 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Look ahead to week 4 of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM

'Diddy' trial day 17: Defense tries to use social media posts to undercut allegations

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial day 17 recap: Combs' lawyers try to use social media posts to undercut rape allegations.
May 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as prosecutor Madison Smyser questions witness "Mia" as she testifies in Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 30, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
May 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM

Week 3 of 'Diddy' trial

The week ended with the defense cross-examining Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant who testified about alleged violent encounters.
May 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
VIDEO: Week 3 of 'Diddy' trial
May 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Former assistant cross-examined in Diddy trial

Alleged victim "Mia" testified that Sean Combs assaulted her multiple times.
May 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
VIDEO: Former assistant cross-examined in Diddy trial
May 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM

Searing testimony from former assistant at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial

The defense confronted Sean Combs' ex-assistant known by using the pseudonym "Mia" after she testified against Combs. Prosecutors say she was subjected to forced labor and sex, which Combs denies.
May 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
VIDEO: Searing testimony from former assistant at Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
May 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Diddy Trial Day 13: 'Mia' faces cross-examination

Sean Combs’ defense team questioned “Mia” on the witness stand on Friday, May 30 about social media posts. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain what happened as the third week of testimony wraps.
May 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 13: 'Mia' faces cross-examination
May 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Defense questions 'Mia' on social media posts featuring Sean Combs

On cross-examination, defense attorney Brian Steel confronted "Mia" with a series of her social media posts to question whether Sean Combs traumatized her the way she described on direct examination.
May 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
VIDEO: Defense questions 'Mia' on social media posts featuring Sean Combs
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM

Trump asked if he would consider pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs if convicted

President Donald Trump was asked if he would consider pardoning hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, who is currently charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, which he denies.
May 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
VIDEO: Trump asked if he would consider pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs
May 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM

'Mia' testifies about threatening messages from Sean Combs

Sean Combs' former assistant "Mia" testified that in October 2015 she received WhatsApp messages from Sean Combs demanding to speak with Cassie Ventura on the phone.
May 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
VIDEO: 'Mia' testifies about threatening messages from Sean Combs
May 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Former assistant of Sean 'Diddy' Combs alleges he sexually assaulted her

"Mia," who said she feared Combs and "couldn't tell him no," will return to the witness stand on Friday.
May 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM
VIDEO: Former assistant of Sean 'Diddy' Combs alleges he sexually assaulted her
May 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM

Witnesses in Thursday’s Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial include a former personal assistant

A former personal assistant to Combs using the pseudonym “Mia” testified about her working conditions and Combs’s alleged sexual and physical abuse. Combs denies all charges.
May 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
VIDEO:  Witnesses in Thursday’s Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial include a former personal assistant
May 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM

“Mia” alleges Sean Combs raped her in dramatic testimony

The former personal assistant who stayed anonymous and chose the name "Mia" testified that Sean Combs allegedly raped her inside his home on Beverly Grove Drive in Los Angeles.
May 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
VIDEO: “Mia” alleges Sean Combs raped her in dramatic testimony
May 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM

Diddy Trial Day 12: Former employee of Sean Combs says he sexually assaulted her

A witness called “Mia” made disturbing allegations against Sean Combs in court on Thursday, May 29. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges he faces. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain.
May 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 12: Former employee of Sean Combs says he sexually assaulted her
May 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM

By the Numbers: The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

ABC News Live Prime looks at the numbers behind the Sean Combs' trial, which is expected to last eight weeks.
May 30, 2025 at 1:16 AM
VIDEO: By the Numbers: The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM

Former assistant to Sean Combs alleges rape: 'I couldn't tell him no about anything'

A former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs testified on Thursday that he raped her. "Mia" told the jury she felt “terrified and confused and ashamed and scared.”
May 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Photos of Sean "Diddy" Combs and Casandra "Cassie" Ventura are shown as prosecutor Madison Smizer questions witness "Mia" as she testifies in Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 29, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
May 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM

Former Sean Combs employee 'Mia' takes witness stand

“Mia,” a former employee of Sean Combs' who is testifying under a pseudonym, took the witness stand on Thursday.
May 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
VIDEO: Former Sean Combs employee 'Mia' takes witness stand
May 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Jury will hear from prosecution witness 'Mia' in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

On Thursday, the jury will hear from a former Sean Combs employee testifying under the pseudonym “Mia.”
May 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: Jury will hear from prosecution witness 'Mia' in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Celebrity stylist says he witnessed Combs assault ex-girlfriend

Deonte Nash testified on Wednesday that he once witnessed Sean “Diddy” Combs beat Cassie Ventura and pressured her into unwanted sex with male prostitutes.
May 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
VIDEO: Celebrity stylist says he witnessed Combs assault ex-girlfriend
May 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM

New York judge rejects Sean Combs' motion for mistrial

Combs' attorneys argued prosecutors tried to imply to a jury that Combs interfered with evidence in a case involving rapper Kid Cudi.
May 29, 2025 at 11:42 AM
New York judge rejects Sean Combs' motion for mistrial
May 29, 2025 at 3:46 AM

Diddy Trial Day 11: Celebrity stylist and LAFD arson investigator questioned in court

Celebrity stylist Deonte Nash and LAFD investigator Lance Jimenez were called to testify on Wednesday, May 28. Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and ABC News contributors explain the latest court updates.
May 29, 2025 at 3:46 AM
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 11: Celebrity stylist and LAFD arson investigator questioned in court
May 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM

'Diddy' trial day 15 recap: Judge denies motion for a mistrial over arson dispute

Sean "Diddy" Combs trial day 15 recap: Judge denies motion for a mistrial over arson dispute.
May 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Sean "Diddy" Combs watches as his defense lawyer Brian Steel cross examines Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Officer Christopher Ignacio at Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 28, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
May 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Stylist testifies about Combs' alleged control over Cassie Ventura

Celebrity stylist Deonte Nash testified that Ventura told him that she participated in the "freak-offs" because “Puff wanted her to.”
May 28, 2025 at 7:46 PM
VIDEO: Stylist testifies about Combs' alleged control over Cassie Ventura