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Daily Mail
23-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
Diddy's stomach-churning cheeseburger topping revealed during sex trafficking trial
Diddy 's bizarre cheeseburger topping has sickened the court after it was exposed during his blockbuster sex-trafficking trial. F ormer assistants took to the stand in Manhattan and revealed more of the rapper's habits as they spilled his secrets on the witness stand. Instead of the usual ketchup and mustard combo, it was revealed he tops them with applesauce, The New York Post reported. The revelation adds to the growing list of behaviors linked to the 55-year-old music mogul, who is facing charges including racketeering and sex trafficking. On Thursday, former employee George Kaplan testified about Diddy's use of his 'Black AMEX' - the nickname for the ultra-exclusive American Express Centurion Card, which typically requires annual spending of six figures or more. Speaking to defense attorney Marc Agnifilo, Kaplan testified staff used the card to purchase everything Diddy requested - from baby oil to yacht leases and luxury villas. But Agnifilo pressed further, questioning what else was purchased with the ultra-rich credit card besides lavish amenities. 'Applesauce?' Agnifilo asked. During day eight, former employee George Kaplan (pictured) took the stand to testify about Diddy's use of his 'Black AMEX' - the nickname for the ultra-exclusive American Express Centurion Card, which typically requires annual spending of six figures or more In response, Kaplan said: 'Mr. Combs loves applesauce and eats it on the side or on top of a lot of things.' Agnifilo then took it a step further, asking the ex-employee if cheeseburgers - a classic American favorite - were among the items the rapper topped with applesauce. 'Cheeseburgers being one of them,' Kaplan responded. When asked if Diddy could possibly keep track of every purchase made on the card, Kaplan replied, 'His world was the size of the Earth'. 'He was doing business all over the world,' he said. 'Frankly, to think that he knew where some of these things were coming from is unrealistic.' Yet Thursday's mention of apples was actually the second time the topic had come up in the past week. On Tuesday, David James, another former assistant responsible for the hip hop star's riders, testified about his time working for Diddy - including the unusual demands his former boss made, The New York Post reported. Using ketchup as an example, James explained that Diddy traveled with American ketchup when visiting the UK, believing that British tomato sauce just wasn't the same. Echoing Kaplan's testimony two days later, James told the court he was also required to stock applesauce due to Diddy's fondness of it. 'Were you aware he put applesauce on his cheeseburgers?' Agnifilo asked, to which James responded: 'I was not aware, but I knew he liked applesauce.' Diddy's cheeseburger secret left jurors visibly grimacing, with one panelist even making a gagging gesture upon hearing the information. Also during day eight of trial, Kaplan recounted an incident in 2015 where Diddy allegedly threw apples at a girlfriend named 'Gina' while inside his Miami mansion. According to Kaplan, Diddy threw the apples 'hard', The New York Post reported. 'He was very angry,' Kaplan recounted. 'Gina was trying to shield herself with her arms and trying to move away from him.' If apples being mentioned three times wasn't strange enough, Kaplan also testified that Diddy had apples decorating the entryway of his mansion - though he couldn't remember whether they were real or fake. However, the stories about the rapper's unusual food preferences graciously provided a brief break from the former assistants' disturbing testimonies about his alleged violence and abuse of women. Kaplan later went on to describe another violent episode aboard a private jet involving Diddy and his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, where Cassie appeared distressed and no one intervened. He recalled the pair being behind a partition on the jet when he suddenly heard class crashing and shattering. 'I looked over my shoulder. I saw Mr. Combs standing over Cassie,' Kaplan told the court, adding that Ventura was on her back with her legs raised, seemingly trying to create space between her and Diddy. He also testified that Diddy held a whiskey glass during the 'tremendous commotion' while Cassie screamed, 'Isn't anyone seeing this?!, The Post reported. However, Kaplan testified, no one attempted to deescalate the situation - not even Diddy's security detail. Though both Ventura and 'Gina' were once romantically involved with Diddy, the court then shifted focus to how his alleged treatment of them compared to that of Kim Porter - his longtime partner and mother of his three children. Kaplan testified that Diddy 'always seemed to have an extra gauge of patience with Ms. Porter', The Post reported. 'Ms. Porter seemed to make Mr. Combs really happy, even when he was otherwise not,' he said. 'He wasn't going around treating everyone poorly all the time, but he treated her in a really special manner, different to how he treated others.' The trial, which commenced on May 5 in New York City federal court, has already unearthed a series of shocking testimonies. Prosecutors claim Diddy coerced victims into drug-fueled sex parties using sex and violence. The rapper has denied all accusations, saying all sex acts were consensual. The court has already heard huge tranches of evidence inside the federal courtroom in the first week alone, as Diddy is expected to face at least another six weeks of grilling. So far, the court was shown horrific photographs of injuries Cassie, 38, sustained allegedly at the hands of the music mogul. They included pictures of dark bruising on her back and lower thigh that she said came during an altercation with Diddy in Christmas 2011. Other photos showed her badly swollen lips after the infamous 2016 assault Diddy launched on her in the hallway of an LA hotel, as caught on camera. Another image shows what Cassie described as a 'pretty significant gash' above her left eye. Cassie also gave a graphic verbal testimony to the court, where she said Diddy beat her mercilessly and ordered her to have 'disgusting' sex with strangers during drug-fueled, multi-day marathons he called 'freak offs' Cassie also gave a graphic verbal testimony to the court, where she said Diddy beat her mercilessly and ordered her to have 'disgusting' sex with strangers during drug-fueled, multi-day marathons he called 'freak offs'. She recalled the 'freak offs' in graphic detail, including one alleged instance where a male escort urinated in her mouth at Diddy's request. Cassie told jurors that his demands for her to engage in often-revolting sex acts - sometimes as he watched from another room via FaceTime - left her feeling 'heavily objectified.' But, she said, she endured them for more than a decade between 2007 and 2018 because she was in love with Diddy, and because when she did try to leave, he would punish her. Former Danity Kane star Dawn Richard then corroborated Cassie's claims about the violence against her, testifying on Monday that the rapper punched her in the stomach during a private argument at a West Hollywood restaurant in 2010. She claimed several celebrities were at the dinner, including Usher, Ne-Yo and superstar music executive Jimmy Iodine. The New York courtroom fell silent as the jury members viewed five still pictures of so-called 'freak offs' on their screens, which were blocked from public view. One picture depicted her and an escort called Greg in the middle of a 'freak off'. Cassie said she was wearing 'very high shoes' and had baby oil on her skin. Diddy's formal assistant testified that some of the ecstasy pills the rapper would take at night were 'in the shape of president Obama's face' (pictured) One male juror's eyebrows went up as he saw the images, while a female juror swallowed hard and appeared to move her head side to side. Also this week, James told the court how the mogul always traveled with a medicine bag that contained about 30 pills. 'Some Advil, Tylenol,' James said. 'He had water pills to help him lose weight, Viagra, pills that helped increase his sperm count.' James said Diddy would take Percocet pills throughout the day and ecstasy at night. When asked, James said one of the ecstasy pills Diddy took 'was in the shape of former president Obama's face.' Friday afternoon, the jury was dismissed and is expected to resume on Tuesday. Ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend, the judge issued strict instructions for jurors to avoid all conversations and media coverage related to the case.
CNN
22-05-2025
- CNN
Houses and cars on fire after jet crash
Houses and cars on fire after jet crash Multiple have died after a business jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood during foggy weather Thursday morning, authorities said. It is unclear how many people were onboard the jet, but all the fatalities appear to be from the plane, according to San Diego Fire Assistant Chief Dan Eddy. The crash set nearly a dozen homes on fire, forcing families to evacuate along several blocks. 00:49 - Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 16 videos Houses and cars on fire after jet crash Multiple have died after a business jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood during foggy weather Thursday morning, authorities said. It is unclear how many people were onboard the jet, but all the fatalities appear to be from the plane, according to San Diego Fire Assistant Chief Dan Eddy. The crash set nearly a dozen homes on fire, forcing families to evacuate along several blocks. 00:49 - Source: CNN Former clean-up man for 'Diddy' testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former assistant George Kaplan, an apparent clean-up man for the defendant's Bad Boy Enterprises, took the stand to testify in the federal trial against Combs. Kaplan described his job that included preparing hotel rooms for 'Diddy' as prosecutors aim to connect Kaplan's testimony to paint a picture of a network of employees that enabled Combs' alleged abuse. 02:36 - Source: CNN NFL players are now allowed to play flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics NFL owners vote unanimously to allow players to compete in inaugural Flag Football competition at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 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Sky News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Diddy trial live: Kid Cudi reacts to car fire and accuses Diddy of 'messing with' dog during break-in
Diddy's lifestyle 'like drinking from a fire hose' Cross-examination of George Kaplan, Sean "Diddy" Combs's ex-assistant, begins after the prosecution finishes their questions. Kaplan worked for Diddy for several years up to December 2015 and was subpoenaed to appear at court and has an immunity order, meaning his testimony will not be used against him. Marc Antony Agnifilo, Diddy's lead lawyer, begins by asking Kaplan to expand on the "incredible time" he had while working for Diddy. Kaplan says he was young at the time, just realising how big the world was, and says Diddy "made my world so much bigger". He describes Diddy's knowledge of business and his way of living as being like "drinking from a fire hose". He says he has been a fan of Diddy since his childhood, adding: "I use [his] work ethic every day, without those lessons I wouldn't have the jobs I have now." Kaplan describes Diddy as pushing him to his "deepest depths," adding that working for Diddy was "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity". We learn that the birthday of the late rapper Notorious BIG - which was yesterday - is marked at Combs Enterprises with a holiday for all staff.
Sky News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Diddy trial live: Kid Cudi begins testimony at Diddy trial - after rapper's ex-assistant recalls Cassie Vegas plane incident
The sex-trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs continues in New York, with musician Kid Cudi, who was in a relationship with the rapper's ex-girlfriend Cassie, giving evidence. Follow live from court. 16:03:33 Rapper Kid Cudi begins giving evidence Scott Mescudi, known professionally as Kid Cudi, now takes to the stand. He is wearing a leather jacket, white shirt and light-coloured jeans. 16:03:12 Diddy's ex-assistant finishes cross-examination Diddy's lead lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, asks Diddy's former assistant George Kaplan, who is currently being cross-examined, if Diddy ever yelled at him. Kaplan says he did. Kaplan confirms that Diddy threatened his job but never threatened him physically. He also confirms he never heard Diddy threaten to hurt Cassie in his presence. 15:43:01 'Sean Combs loves apple sauce' Diddy's lead lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, continues his cross-examination of Diddy's former assistant of several years, George Kaplan. When asked, Kaplan says Diddy did not pay for things himself, and that purchases were largely made via the company credit card, which he describes as a "Black Amex". He is asked if Diddy was making "multiple thousand-dollar purchases" and confirms he was. Kaplan is asked if the company statements were scrutinised to decide which purchases were business and which ones weren't, and Kaplan says no. A previous assistant, David James, who gave evidence earlier this week mentioned regularly purchasing apple sauce for Diddy. Agnifilo asks Kaplan now if Diddy was "keeping track of apple sauce purchases" - he says no. Agnifilo goes on: "What was with the apple sauce?" Kaplan says: "Sean Combs loves apple sauce... He would always have it on or on the side of things". Agnifilo asks if Diddy would "track" purchase of apple sauce or baby oil. Kaplan says no, adding "it was always there when he wanted or needed it". 15:30:06 Diddy's lifestyle 'like drinking from a fire hose' Cross-examination of George Kaplan, Sean "Diddy" Combs's ex-assistant, begins after the prosecution finishes their questions. Kaplan worked for Diddy for several years up to December 2015 and was subpoenaed to appear at court and has an immunity order, meaning his testimony will not be used against him. Marc Antony Agnifilo, Diddy's lead lawyer, begins by asking Kaplan to expand on the "incredible time" he had while working for Diddy. Kaplan says he was young at the time, just realising how big the world was, and says Diddy "made my world so much bigger". He describes Diddy's knowledge of business and his way of living as being like "drinking from a fire hose". He says he has been a fan of Diddy since his childhood, adding: "I use [his] work ethic every day, without those lessons I wouldn't have the jobs I have now." Kaplan describes Diddy as pushing him to his "deepest depths," adding that working for Diddy was "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity". We learn that the birthday of the late rapper Notorious BIG - which was yesterday - is marked at Combs Enterprises with a holiday for all staff. 15:12:28 Diddy hurled 'decorative apples' hard at girlfriend, court hears George Kaplan, Diddy's former assistant, also describes an incident with the rapper's girlfriend Gina. He says he was at Diddy's Miami home late one night and saw him "throwing decorative apples" at Gina in the entryway of the mansion. He describes Diddy as being "very angry," hurling three apples "hard" at Gina. He says Gina was trying to shield herself with her arms and move away from him. He says he later witnessed "tension" between Diddy and Gina when he delivered a medicine bag to him and then heard "commotion" from Gina and Diddy during the night near the front gate, with "a lot of commotion" and "screaming back and forth". Kaplan said he could hear security was there as he heard "other male voices" but says he did nothing because "I really wanted to have a successful career" and that "standing in the way of [the argument going on] was not going to make me success". Kaplan says he handed in his notice in to Diddy a month later, speaking to Diddy's former chief of staff, Kristina Khorrum, and describing the row he'd seen between Diddy and Gina. He added that when he told Diddy his father was ill, and he was leaving, Diddy was "extremely gracious". Kaplan says he had to "compartmentalise" his experience of working for Diddy, adding: "In some ways it was the most incredible thing that ever happened in my life". He says: "I liked Mr Combs, and I wanted to have a relationship with him." 15:04:08 Kid Cudi arrives at court As Diddy's former assistant continues his testimony in court, we've just seen this image of musician Kid Cudi, real name Scott Mescudi, arriving before he gives evidence later. 14:52:02 'I stopped working for Diddy as physical behaviour made me uncomfortable' Kaplan describes an instance later in 2015 when he was called to Diddy's bedroom in his LA home, and saw Cassie on the bed, visibly upset and with "bruising near her right eyebrow and with head in her hands". He says Diddy asked him to pick up items from a pharmacy, including anti-swelling solutions, adding "I remember witch hazel" - an astringent, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Kaplan says he stopped working for Diddy in December 2015 because he "was not comfortable with the physical behaviour going on". He describes the decision as being "extremely challenging" because he was "grateful" for his role and "had respect for Mr Combs", but says, "in my heart of hearts I knew it was the right thing to do". He says at this time his father was diagnosed with prostrate cancer, which he describes as "the last straw". 14:43:43 Witness: Cassie yelled 'isn't anybody else seeing this?' as Diddy smashed glasses on plane Moving on to Diddy's romantic relationships, Kaplan says he was aware of Kim Porter, the mother of four of Diddy's children, and Cassie and Gina, whom he describes as Diddy's "girlfriends". He says he "regularly" witnessed physical violence between Cassie and Diddy. He goes on to discuss specific incidents of violence he says he witnessed. The first took place on a private plane to Las Vegas in the second half of 2015. Kaplan says he was sitting near the front of the plane when he heard glass breaking. He says he looked back and saw Diddy "standing over Cassie" while she lay on the floor on her back with her legs held up, as if "trying to create space [between her and Diddy]". He describes Diddy holding up a "whiskey rocks glass" and there being "a tremendous commotion and scuffle", with Cassie yelling: "Isn't anybody seeing this?" He says Diddy was angry, and he heard more glass breaking and chaos all around. He says the security team present "didn't do anything." Kaplan says that after the last glass shattered, Diddy came to the front of the plane and sat in one of the captain's chairs, telling Cassie to stay at the back. Describing Diddy's mood, he says "he was pretty even-keeled". 14:29:04 'I was asked to hold $50,000 cash for Diddy' Kaplan is being questioned by prosecutor Maurene Comey. He says he was "infrequently" asked to carry cash for Diddy, recalling one time in 2015 when he says he was asked "to hold" $50,000 cash by security. He also says he was asked to pick up $10,000 from Western Union that had been wired from Combs Enterprises, which he says he gave to Diddy, around two or three times. Kaplan clarifies that he is in court after being subpoenaed, and says he has an immunity order, meaning his testimony will not be used against him. He adds, "it does not protect me if I lie today".
Sky News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Diddy trial live: Judge and lawyers joke about Kid Cudi's dog as sex-trafficking trial restarts
14:29:04 Asked to hold $50,000 cash Kaplan is being questioned by prosecutor Maurene Comey. He says he was "infrequently" asked to carry cash for Diddy, recalling one time in 2015 when he says he was asked "to hold" $50,000 cash by security. He also says he was asked to pick up $10,000 from Western Union that had been wired from Combs Enterprises, which he says he gave to Diddy, around two or three times. Kaplan clarifies that he is in court after being subpoenaed, and says he has an immunity order, meaning his testimony will not be used against him. He adds, "it does not protect me if I lie today". 14:16:17 Diddy's ex-assistant returns to the stand George Kaplan, a former assistant to Diddy, is back on the stand, after starting his evidence yesterday. The jury is also back in the court room. 14:15:44 Judge and lawyers joke about Kid Cudi's dog before hearing starts The judge and the lawyers are discussing what we can expect to hear in court today, and which items the judge is happy to be presented in front of the jury. The conversation moves to Kid Cudi, who we will see in court later this afternoon, and who is a central figure in the case, having dated Cassie in 2011. Defence lawyer Brian Steele says the prosecution is intending to discuss Cudi's dog being shut in a room in December 2011, adding that he wasn't expecting them to present testimony that the "dog acted differently and is now traumatised". Prosecution lawyer Christy Slavik says the location of the dog is central to understanding if anyone was home or not, which speaks to a later break-in at the home that will be discussed as evidence. The judge jokes that Cudi is "not going to testify what the dog thought", which elicits laughter from those in the court. Steele says there may well be "dog lovers" on the jury, to which Slavik adds, "unfortunately, the dog is no longer with us". 14:03:39 Court resumes on day nine of trial Judge Arun Subramanian has taken the bench, but we are still waiting for the jury to come back in. When we get going, one of Diddy's ex-assistants, George Kaplan, is due to continue his testimony, which he began yesterday. 13:45:57 A reminder of the charges While we wait for court to start again today, here's a reminder of the five felony charges faced by Sean "Diddy" Combs: Racketeering conspiracy; Two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; Two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The rapper was initially charged with three offences - racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Two extra counts - one each of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution - were added earlier in April. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges. What the charges mean Racketeering broadly means engaging in an illegal scheme or enterprise, and the charge falls under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organisations Act (RICO) in the US. According to the US justice department's definition of RICO statute, it is also illegal to "conspire to violate" the laws. The prosecution alleges that between 2008 and 2024, Combs "led a racketeering conspiracy that engaged in sex trafficking, forced labour, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice, among other crimes". 13:19:48 Who is Scott Mescudi - better known as Kid Cudi? Scott Mescudi, better known as Kid Cudi, dated Casandra Ventura in 2011. He is expected to testify in court today. If you've been following the trial, you'll know Combs is facing a number of allegations from Cassie, so Mescudi's evidence today could focus again on her relationship with Diddy. Cassie testified last week that Combs kicked her in the back at his house after finding out she was cheating on him with Mescudi in 2011. Mescudi is a rapper, singer and music producer. The 41-year-old from Cleveland, Ohio, is known for hits like Day 'N' Nite, Pursuit Of Happiness and Mr Rager. He has collaborated with other artists, such as Kanye West, on 2010's Erase Me. In January 2024, he released his 10th studio album, INSANO. That included contributions from the likes of Lil Wayne, Travis Scott and Pharrell. Last year, he also announced he was taking a break from music to focus on his film and TV career. Mescudi has previously spoken of his desire to work more as an actor. He's appeared in sitcoms like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the Netflix film Don't Look Up. 13:19:01 Welcome back Welcome back to our coverage of the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. The rapper faces five felony charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. During the eighth day of the trial yesterday, the court heard from George Kaplan, former assistant to Combs, who described setting up hotel rooms for Diddy, and clearing up afterwards. Kaplan said it was implied his job was to protect Combs and his public image, and said that Combs threatened his job on occasion. We also heard from Dawn Hughes, a clinical and forensic psychologist, who didn't speak about the Diddy case specifically, but explained the nature of abusive relationships and how they can impact victims. Lastly we heard from Gerard Gannon, Homeland Security agent who gave more details on what was found during the raid of Combs' property, and showed photos of guns and bullets recovered in the search. Today, we are expecting to hear from Scott Mescudi, who is known professionally as Kid Cudi. He dated Cassie in 2011. Stay with us for the latest. 20:51:24 Court ends for the day - scroll down to catch up That concludes our live coverage of the eighth day of the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs. If you're just checking in, here is a recap of the testimony from today's witnesses. George Kaplan, former assistant to Combs The court heard how Kaplan set up hotel rooms for Combs, including clothes, candles, baby oil, Astroglide [lubricant], and that Combs would host a female partner; After Combs left, it would be Kaplan's job to collect his belongings, clear up the baby oil and tidy away "lots" of liquor bottles, the court heard; Kaplan said it was implied his job was to protect Combs and his public image; Combs threatened his job on occasion, he added. Gerard Gannon, Homeland Security agent Gannon gave more details on what was found during the raid of Combs' property; Residue that tested positive for cocaine and ketamine was found inside a Gucci bag, as well as MDMA pills, a meth fragment, and evidence of ketamine and xanax, the court heard; The court was shown a photo of a closet in a hallway containing 25 bottles of baby oil and 31 bottles of Astroglide lubricant; Male escort Sharay Hayes has previously testified that baby oil was used during sexual encounters with Combs and his ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura; Guns and bullets were also found; Defence lawyer Teny Geragos tried to show that the guns were kept safely stored and the magazines were not loaded into the receivers; He seemed to suggest investigators manipulated what they found for the photos and arranged them in a way that looked nefarious. Dawn Hughes, clinical and forensic psychologist Hughes was giving evidence as a blind witness, so she had not reviewed evidence in the case and was not there to comment on specifics; Instead, she outlined the nature of abusive relationships and how they can impact victims; She talked about how it was common for victims to stay in abusive relationships and to delay disclosing abuse until some time after it had occurred; Substance abuse was a very common coping mechanism to numb the pain, she said; PTSD could make recalling information difficult, she said. 20:37:00 In pictures: Seized guns and messages scrawled on Diddy's mirror We can now bring you some more images submitted by the prosecution, taken during a Homeland Security raid of Sean Combs' property. Messages scrawled on a mirror read "What do you want?" and "you a legend". Other photographs show weapons and pills that the court heard were seized during testimony earlier today.
