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  • Diddy’s ex-assistant tells court she ‘hasn't lied to anyone at all’

    Diddy’s ex-assistant tells court she ‘hasn't lied to anyone at all’

    · Diddy On Trial

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former employee, who has given evidence under the pseudonym ‘Mia’, has been questioned by Diddy’s defence lawyer.

    In court on Thursday, ‘Mia’ told the court she had been raped and sexually assaulted by Diddy.

    Today, defence lawyer Brian Steel suggested ‘Mia’ had made up sexual assault allegations. He questioned her about a scrapbook she had made for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs birthday, as well as videos and multiple Instagram posts she had made, which all painted Diddy in a glowing light.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York correspondent Nada Tawfik about the day in court, as week three of the trial ends.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusExecutive Producer: Richard Fenton-SmithProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare FordhamCommissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Diddy’s former employee ‘Mia’ testifies that he raped her

    Diddy’s former employee ‘Mia’ testifies that he raped her

    · Diddy On Trial

    A former employee of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, testifying anonymously as ‘Mia’, alleges he sexually assaulted her ‘on more than one occasion’.

    She also testified about feeling ‘terrified and trapped’ by Diddy.

    ‘Mia’ told the court that she was in charge of cleaning hotel rooms after ‘freak-offs’, describing them as ‘destroyed’.

    A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence, sexual violence and rape.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to Nada Tawfik, the BBC’s New York correspondent and criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent about the testimony from ‘Mia’ and the rest of the week in court.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusExecutive Producer: Richard Fenton-SmithSenior Producer: Chrystal GenesisProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare FordhamCommissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

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  • Cassie’s ex-stylist: We hid 'too many times to count' to stop Diddy 'attack'

    Cassie’s ex-stylist: We hid 'too many times to count' to stop Diddy 'attack'

    · Diddy On Trial

    Cassie Ventura’s former stylist has testified that he witnessed Sean 'Diddy' Combs being violent towards his ex-girlfriend.

    Deonte Nash told the court that he and Cassie hid 'too many times to count', because they didn’t want Combs to “attack” them.

    Plus, the judge presiding over Diddy’s federal trial rejected his defence team's bid for a mistrial.

    A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to Madeline Halpert, the BBC’s New York digital reporter about the day in court.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusExecutive Producer: Alys Harte Production Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare FordhamCommissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Ex-employee says Diddy threatened to 'go kill' Kid Cudi

    Ex-employee says Diddy threatened to 'go kill' Kid Cudi

    · Diddy On Trial

    A former employee has testified that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs threatened to 'go kill' Kid Cudi after finding out about the rapper’s relationship with Cassie Ventura. Capricorn Clark, who was an assistant to both Diddy and Cassie, also said she had her life repeatedly threatened by Sean Combs. In testimony last week, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi alleged that Clark called him to say that her boss had broken into Mescudi’s home. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s New York correspondent, Nada Tawfik. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1. Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusExecutive Producer: Alys Harte Production Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare FordhamCommissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Kid Cudi: ‘Porsche destroyed by Molotov cocktail’

    Kid Cudi: ‘Porsche destroyed by Molotov cocktail’

    · Diddy On Trial

    Rapper Kid Cudi has told the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs that his car was set on fire by a Molotov cocktail. He testified that it happened after Diddy found out about his relationship with Cassie Ventura.

    Also giving evidence on Thursday, Cassie Ventura’s make-up artist and friend, along with Diddy’s former executive assistant.

    A warning, this episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual violence.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty rounds up the week’s evidence with the BBC’s New York correspondent Nada Tawfik, plus legal analysis and your questions answered with criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusProducer: Kizzy CoxProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare FordhamCommissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Expert witness, seized items and hotel clean ups

    Expert witness, seized items and hotel clean ups

    · Diddy On Trial

    A warning, this episode contains references to domestic abuse and drugs A Homeland Security agent gave further evidence on what was seized from Sean Combs’ Miami property during federal raids, including parts of a semi-automatic rifle, drugs including MDMA and ketamine, and lingerie, baby oil and high heels. Expert witness Dr Dawn Hughes testified as a clinical psychologist and outlined how trauma can affect memory and behaviour, stating that delayed PTSD and fragmented recall are common among abuse victims. George Kaplan, a former assistant at Combs Enterprises, told the court he was responsible for preparing hotel bags for Combs that included candles, baby oil and drugs, paid for with a corporate credit card. And anticipation builds for the testimony of musician Kid Cudi, once romantically linked to Cassie. He is expected to appear in court as one of five witnesses scheduled for tomorrow.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC's BBC’s Nada Tawfik about the day in court.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Journalist: Chrystal GenesisExecutive Producer: Louise ClarkeProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare FordhamCommissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Cassie’s mum, ‘The Punisher’ and gun photos

    Cassie’s mum, ‘The Punisher’ and gun photos

    · Diddy On Trial

    A warning, this episode contains descriptions of violence and graphic descriptions of sex.

    On Tuesday, Cassie’s mother Regina Ventura testified for the prosecution. She told the court that in 2011 she took out a loan to pay Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs $20,000, so he would not release explicit tapes of her daughter. He repaid the money shortly after.

    Exotic dancer Sharay Hayes, known as ‘The Punisher’, testified that he was hired to perform for Diddy and singer Cassie Ventura between eight and twelve times.

    Diddy’s former assistant David James told the court that Diddy was not aware of everything going on at his house.

    Prosecutors showed evidence from the raids on Combs’ Miami home on Star Island, Florida. This included photos of loaded guns, bullets and sex toys.

    Scott Mescudi, the rapper known as Kid Cudi, is expected to give evidence later this week.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC's New York digital reporter, Sakshi Venkatraman about the day in court.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Journalist: Chrystal GenesisExecutive Producer: Louise ClarkeProduction Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Diddy’s defence question ‘inconsistencies’ in Dawn Richard’s testimony

    Diddy’s defence question ‘inconsistencies’ in Dawn Richard’s testimony

    · Diddy On Trial

    Three witnesses are called by the prosecution, as week two of Diddy’s trial begins.

    A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence.

    Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard finished her testimony and was questioned by Diddy’s defence lawyers. During a cross-examination, Richard admitted to giving different versions of events.

    Cassie Ventura's former best friend, Kerry Morgan, claimed she saw Diddy physically abuse Ventura several times.

    David James, a personal assistant who worked for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs between 2007 and 2009 told the court that staff at Diddy’s Bad Boy Records viewed him as a ‘king’.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty Series Producer: Laura Jones Sound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Journalist: Chrystal GenesisExecutive Producer: Louise ClarkeProduction Coordinator: Hattie Valentine Editor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Cassie: ‘I'd give back $20m settlement to undo freak-offs’

    Cassie: ‘I'd give back $20m settlement to undo freak-offs’

    · Diddy On Trial

    Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs have finished questioning Cassandra Ventura after asking her about text messages exchanged between the pair. The R&B singer says she would give back the $20m legal settlement she was paid the day after she accused Combs of rape and sex trafficking - if it meant never having done a "freak off". Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s Nada Tawfik about Cassie’s cross examination. A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence, sexual violence, including rape and graphic descriptions of sex. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Details of organisations offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusVideo Producer: Daniel RazaProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham

    Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Cassie asked about explicit texts to Diddy

    Cassie asked about explicit texts to Diddy

    · Diddy On Trial

    Diddy’s defence team has tried to establish that the so-called ‘freak-offs’ - sexual encounters in which Cassie Ventura would have sex with male escorts while Diddy watched - may have been consensual. It’s been the first day of Cassie’s cross-examination by one of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers. Anna Estevao asked Ventura about the more loving side of the pair's time together, after she testified over the last two days about alleged violence and abuse.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s Madeline Halpert about Cassie’s cross examination and gets the latest legal analysis from criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent.

    A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence, sexual violence, including rape and graphic descriptions of sex.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusVideo Producer: Daniel RazaProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Cassie claims Diddy abused and blackmailed her

    Cassie claims Diddy abused and blackmailed her

    · Diddy On Trial

    Cassie Ventura has claimed she was raped by Diddy at the end of her relationship with him.

    The singer also told a New York court that she endured abuse at the hands of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs during the ‘freak-off’ sessions, and that videos of the episodes were later used as blackmail. Jurors in the case have watched videos of the sexual encounters with male escorts, which Cassie says Diddy demanded, paid for and recorded.

    Cassie spoke about her relationship with musician Kid Cudi, saying that Diddy became violent when he found out about it.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all charges. If found guilty, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

    The trial continues on Thursday, where Cassie will be cross-examined by the defence.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s New York correspondent Nada Tawfik about the day in court.

    A warning that this episode contains mention of suicide, descriptions of violence, drug use, sexual violence, including rape and graphic descriptions of sex.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusVideo Producer: Daniel RazaProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Singer Cassie testifies in Diddy’s trial

    Singer Cassie testifies in Diddy’s trial

    · Diddy On Trial

    The singer Cassie has been on the witness stand giving emotional and graphic testimony for most of the day. She is Diddy’s former partner and is testifying against him for the prosecution.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all charges. If found guilty, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s Sakshi Venkatraman about the day in court.

    A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence, sexual violence and graphic descriptions of sex.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusVideo Producer: Daniel RazaProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Jurors in Diddy trial shown video of Cassie assault

    Jurors in Diddy trial shown video of Cassie assault

    · Diddy On Trial

    On the first day of Diddy’s trial, jurors have watched a video showing him assaulting his former long-time partner, the singer Cassie.

    The prosecution’s first witness, a former hotel security guard, says he was called on the night the CCTV video was filmed to help a "woman in distress", where he found Cassie sitting in the corner covering her face.

    Both the prosecution and defence gave their opening statements. The prosecution say Combs' behaviour was "coercive and criminal" and that he "had the power to ruin" his alleged victims’ lives. The defence argues that while Diddy might have engaged in domestic violence, he is innocent of the sex trafficking and prostitution charges at the heart of this case.

    Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence, sexual violence and graphic descriptions of sex.

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is accused of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies the charges.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s New York correspondent Nada Tawfik about the day in court.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesExecutive Producer: Neal RazzellSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusVideo Producer: Daniel RazaProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Diddy’s trial begins: What's it like at court?

    Diddy’s trial begins: What's it like at court?

    · Diddy On Trial

    The jury is finalised and opening statements are expected in day 1 of Diddy’s trial.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is in New York as the trial gets underway. She sees Diddy in court and up close for the first time, and meets the crowds gathering outside.

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs is accused of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies the charges and allegations against him.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need. We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Mark BurrowsSenior Digital Producer: Matthew PintusVideo Producer: Daniel RazaProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

  • The start of Diddy’s trial: What to expect

    The start of Diddy’s trial: What to expect

    · Diddy On Trial

    The trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to begin on Monday. He denies the charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. So what should we expect at the start?

    Criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent explains how lawyers for the prosecution and defence will be making their opening statements as persuasive as possible.

    Veteran sketch artist Jane Rosenberg shares her four decades of courtroom experience with presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty. She will be in court most days, drawing sketches of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for the world to see.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries producer: Laura JonesSound design: Richard HannafordSenior digital producer: Matthew PintusVideo producer: Daniel RazaProduction coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham

    Commissioning editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning producer: Adam ElandCommissioning assistant producer: Rechmial Miller

  • Diddy’s defence: ‘He’s a swinger’, plus jury selection begins for trial

    Diddy’s defence: ‘He’s a swinger’, plus jury selection begins for trial

    · Diddy On Trial

    Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs preview his legal defence in his sex trafficking case, arguing that the rapper led the 'lifestyle' of a 'swinger' and was not a criminal.

    Jury selection gets underway on 5 May, with potential jurors asked a range of questions, including whether they watch crime shows.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty goes through all the latest pre-trial news with criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent and Rolling Stone’s senior investigative reporter Cheyenne Roundtree.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Richard HannafordVideo producer: Daniel RazaProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham

    Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs - who has also gone by the names Puffy, Puff Daddy, P Diddy, Love, and Brother Love - emerged into the hip-hop scene in the 1990s. He founded Bad Boy Records, which launched the careers of the Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J Blige.

    His current legal issues began when he was sued by his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, also known as Cassie, in late 2023. She accused him of violently abusing and raping her.That lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount a day after it was filed, with Mr Combs maintaining his innocence.

    His controversial history with Ms Ventura resurfaced in 2024, when CCTV footage emerged showing Mr Combs kicking his former girlfriend as she lay on a hotel hallway floor in 2016.

    Multiple people have filed lawsuits accusing Mr Combs of sexual assault, with accusations dating back to 1991. He denies all claims.

    He is accused of the federal charges of kidnapping, drugging and coercing women into sexual activities, sometimes by using firearms or threatening them with violence. He denies the charges.

  • No delay for Diddy’s trial

    No delay for Diddy’s trial

    · Diddy On Trial

    Judge tells Diddy’s team his trial will go ahead as planned, with opening statements set for 12 May. That’s despite his lawyers asking for a delay. Judge Subramanian did agree to some of the requests from Diddy’s team, allowing access to outtakes from a documentary and old drafts of an alleged victim’s memoir.

    Meanwhile, Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing many alleged victims bringing civil claims against Diddy, is now also acting for an anonymous woman who claims to have been raped by former NFL star Shannon Sharpe. He denies all the allegations.

    Plus, could US President Trump pardon Diddy if he is convicted?

    Criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent speaks to Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty about all the latest pre-trial news.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Richard HannafordProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham

    Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs - who has also gone by the names Puffy, Puff Daddy, P Diddy, Love, and Brother Love - emerged into the hip-hop scene in the 1990s. He founded Bad Boy Records, which launched the careers of the Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J Blige.

    His current legal issues began when he was sued by his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, also known as Cassie, in late 2023. She accused him of violently abusing and raping her.That lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount a day after it was filed, with Mr Combs maintaining his innocence.

    His controversial history with Ms Ventura resurfaced in 2024, when CCTV footage emerged showing Mr Combs kicking his former girlfriend as she lay on a hotel hallway floor in 2016.

    Multiple people have filed lawsuits accusing Mr Combs of sexual assault, with accusations dating back to 1991. He denies all claims.

    He is accused of the federal charges of kidnapping, drugging and coercing women into sexual activities, sometimes by using firearms or threatening them with violence. He denies the charges.

  • Diddy on trial: Everything you need to know

    Diddy on trial: Everything you need to know

    · Diddy On Trial

    This is your quick round-up so you’re ready for the start of Diddy’s trial, which is set to start on 12 May. Since we launched this podcast in November 2024, we have had five criminal counts against Diddy, he’s been denied bail three times, faced accusations of witness tampering, lost a lawyer, featured in a Kanye - or Ye - track from behind bars, gone grey, demanded a gag order, launched an Instagram campaign and accused the government of racism.

    And that’s just on the federal side of things. On the civil side, we’ve had bombshell balcony-dangling allegations, people from Michael Jackson to OJ woven into the web of the ‘Diddy-verse’, claims against Jay–Z issued and then withdrawn, while the Texan trial lawyer Tony Buzbee told the BBC he has over 150 cases he could raise against Diddy.

    What does Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs say? He’s denied all the allegations and consistently said he’s never sexually assaulted anyone - man, or woman, adult or minor.

    So how did we end up here, before his nearly 8-month stint in one of the US’s most notorious prisons, Diddy was a hip hop mogul, mega star and multi millionaire.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Nicky EdwardsProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham

    Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs - who has also gone by the names Puffy, Puff Daddy, P Diddy, Love, and Brother Love - emerged into the hip-hop scene in the 1990s. He founded Bad Boy Records, which launched the careers of the Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J Blige.

    His current legal issues began when he was sued by his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, also known as Cassie, in late 2023. She accused him of violently abusing and raping her.That lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount a day after it was filed, with Mr Combs maintaining his innocence.

    His controversial history with Ms Ventura resurfaced in 2024, when CCTV footage emerged showing Mr Combs kicking his former girlfriend as she lay on a hotel hallway floor in 2016.

    Multiple people have filed lawsuits accusing Mr Combs of sexual assault, with accusations dating back to 1991. He denies all claims.

    He is accused of the federal charges of kidnapping, drugging and coercing women into sexual activities, sometimes by using firearms or threatening them with violence. He denies the charges.

  • Diddy hit with additional charges, plus why are Beyonce and LeBron mentioned in a lawsuit?

    Diddy hit with additional charges, plus why are Beyonce and LeBron mentioned in a lawsuit?

    · Diddy On Trial

    It’s the month before Diddy stands trial and the news keeps coming.

    Mr Combs is now facing new criminal charges of sex trafficking and prostitution, relating to a second victim between 2021 and 2024. Diddy denies all allegations and his team say the prosecution is making it ‘impossible for Mr Combs to receive a fair trial’ by adding new evidence.

    Meanwhile the woman referred to as ‘Victim 1’ says she is prepared for her identity to be made public, when she takes the stand and gives evidence against Diddy.

    And we break down a new civil lawsuit accusing Diddy of sexual assault, which mentions Beyonce, Le Bron James, Jay-Z and the Estefans as witnesses. They deny any involvement.

    Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty goes through all the latest news with criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent and Rolling Stone’s senior investigative reporter Cheyenne Roundtree.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Nicky EdwardsProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham

    Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs - who has also gone by the names Puffy, Puff Daddy, P Diddy, Love, and Brother Love - emerged into the hip-hop scene in the 1990s. He founded Bad Boy Records, which launched the careers of the Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J Blige.

    His current legal issues began when he was sued by his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, also known as Cassie, in late 2023. She accused him of violently abusing and raping her.That lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount a day after it was filed, with Mr Combs maintaining his innocence.

    His controversial history with Ms Ventura resurfaced in 2024, when CCTV footage emerged showing Mr Combs kicking his former girlfriend as she lay on a hotel hallway floor in 2016.

    Multiple people have filed lawsuits accusing Mr Combs of sexual assault, with accusations dating back to 1991. He denies all claims.

    He is accused of the federal charges of kidnapping, drugging and coercing women into sexual activities, sometimes by using firearms or threatening them with violence. He denies the charges.

  • Diddy’s defence want witnesses named - plus Buzbee and Andrew Tate

    Diddy’s defence want witnesses named - plus Buzbee and Andrew Tate

    · Diddy On Trial

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s trial begins in May. What’s happening right now as the prosecution and defence prepare?

    Criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent joins Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty to talk about pseudonyms, choosing juries, and picking the right expert.

    They’ll consider what cases like that of Michael Jackson’s doctor or OJ Simpson tell us about how US trials work.

    Meanwhile - Texan lawyer Tony Buzbee says he’s representing Andrew Tate’s ex girlfriend.

    The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

    We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

    Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-DoughertySeries Producer: Laura JonesSound Design: Craig BoardmanProduction Coordinator: Hattie ValentineEditor: Clare Fordham

    Commissioning Editor: Rhian RobertsAssistant Commissioner: Will DrysdaleCommissioning Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs - who has also gone by the names Puffy, Puff Daddy, P Diddy, Love, and Brother Love - emerged into the hip-hop scene in the 1990s. He founded Bad Boy Records, which launched the careers of the Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J Blige.

    His current legal issues began when he was sued by his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura, also known as Cassie, in late 2023. She accused him of violently abusing and raping her.That lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount a day after it was filed, with Mr Combs maintaining his innocence.

    His controversial history with Ms Ventura resurfaced in 2024, when CCTV footage emerged showing Mr Combs kicking his former girlfriend as she lay on a hotel hallway floor in 2016.

    Multiple people have filed lawsuits accusing Mr Combs of sexual assault, with accusations dating back to 1991. He denies all claims.

    He is accused of the federal charges of kidnapping, drugging and coercing women into sexual activities, sometimes by using firearms or threatening them with violence. He denies the charges.

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