These scared A-list celebrities are hiring top lawyers in case they're called to testify in Diddy's trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for trafficking and racketeering intensifies, sending shockwaves through Hollywood. Disturbing testimony from former assistants reveals allegations of emotional abuse, sleep deprivation, and assault. As the trial progresses, A-list stars are reportedly seeking legal counsel, fearing potential involvement in the unfolding scandal.
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Hollywood is buzzing about Sean "Diddy" Combs' explosive trial. As more and more scary testimony comes in, insiders say that a number of A-list stars are quietly hiring top lawyers because they are afraid they will be next in line. The drama in the courtroom is far from over.His former assistant's shocking testimony talks about emotional abuse, lack of sleep, and disturbing demands. Diddy denies all of the charges, but the case has already scared some of Hollywood's most powerful people.A former Mike Myers assistant was allegedly forced to stand for twenty-two hours and remain awake for five days by Diddy, as per a report by the Daily Mail.Prosecutors claim that the 55-year-old music mogul has used his star-studded legal team to intimidate and coerce women and staff into fulfilling his every whim and fantasies. Next on the witness stand is Diddy's former assistant Mia, who will testify that the music executive physically assaulted her.Harvey Levin, the founder of TMZ, says that a lot of stars are already hiring lawyers because they are afraid they will be called to testify. Levin didn't say who, but he did say that some people in Hollywood are worried about being involved in the high-profile case, which still has four weeks of testimony left before the defense starts.So far, singer Cassie, rapper Kid Cudi, and Dawn Richard have all given testimony. Cassie is seen as the most important witness for the prosecution.Cudi, who used to date Cassie while she was on a break from Diddy, says that the music mogul was behind a suspicious fire that destroyed his Porsche in 2012.Lance Jimenez, an investigator for the arson case, also testified. He said he thinks a Molotov cocktail was used and that the case is still "inactive" but not closed, as per a report by the NY Post.The jury was told by stylist Deonte Nash on Wednesday that he witnessed Diddy reprimanding Cassie for having "freak offs' and that Cassie told him she didn't want to but felt obligated to.Diddy disputes all of the accusations made against him. His attorneys acknowledge that he beats women, but they do not charge him with domestic abuse. They also maintain that he is innocent of trafficking and racketeering.According to the court, Diddy denied "Mia" sleep for five days. Lawyers asked Mia how long she had to go without sleep, and she replied, "All the time."Madison Smyer, the prosecutor, inquired as to how long someone had gone without sleep. Five days, said Mia. She clarified that she and Diddy traveled and worked together all the time, as per a report by the Daily Mail.Some celebrities are afraid of being subpoenaed as witnesses because of their previous relationships with Diddy.She claims he kept her awake for five days straight and required extreme tasks.
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