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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 Things to Know About Diddy's Ex Gina Huynh: From Abuse Allegations to Her Letter of Support
Sean 'Diddy' Combs recently received help from an unexpected source — his ex-girlfriend Gina Huynh. On August 3, Variety reported Virginia 'Gina' Huynh, 33, wrote a letter to the judge presiding over his federal case in support of his latest bail request, saying she believes her ex-boyfriend has changed. The letter comes years after Huynh levied her own accusations of abuse against Diddy and weeks after she dropped out of testifying against him in the trial. 'I am writing because I do not view Mr. Combs as a danger to me or to the community,' she wrote. 'This is his first criminal case. Throughout the investigation and proceedings he has been cooperative, respectful and compliant. He has substantial ties to his family and community, including children who depend on him for emotional and financial support. Granting him bond would allow him to continue caring for his family and fulfilling his responsibilities while still subject to the Court's supervision.' Breaking Down All of the Allegations Against Diddy: Cassie's Assault Lawsuit and More She added that the pair's relationship 'was not always perfect' but that 'he was willing to acknowledge his mistakes and make better decisions in the future.' Diddy was arrested in September 2024 and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and denied all allegations against him. On July 2, a jury found him guilty on two counts of transportation but acquitted him of the other charges. He has been incarcerated at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center since his arrest and will remain there until his October 3 sentencing unless Judge Arun Subramanian rules in favor of his latest bail request. Keep scrolling for five things to know about Huynh: Her Allegations Against Diddy Were Disturbing Huynh first spoke about abuse she allegedly suffered at Diddy's hands in 2019 when she told YouTuber Tasha K he 'was mentally, emotionally and physically abusing me.' 'He would always compare me to [ex-girlfriend] Cassie [Ventura] and tell me that I'm the bad one, she's a good one,' she claimed. 'He took one of my heels and tried to throw it at me. He, like, mushed my face, like, really hard and made my nose bleed.' Huynh went on to claim that Diddy allegedly offered her $50,000 to have an abortion after she got pregnant in 2014. She further alleged that Diddy once 'stomped on my stomach, like, really hard,' adding, 'I couldn't breathe, but he kept hitting me. I was, like, pleading to him, 'Can you just stop? I can't breathe.'' She Was Supposed to Testify at Diddy's Trial Huynh was initially meant to testify against Diddy during his sex trafficking trial, which began in May. Before she publicly identified herself, she was referred to as 'Victim-3' in court documents. Prosecutors later told the court they had lost touch with her attorney and she 'may not show up' for the trial. She's an Instagram Influencer Huynh boasts nearly 150,000 followers on Instagram, where she often shares travel and fashion-themed photos. She Also Dated Floyd Mayweather and Chris Brown Diddy isn't Huynh's only famous ex — she's also been connected to boxer Mayweather and rapper Brown. Brown and Huynh were reportedly spotted holding hands in October 2020, though the couple never made things official, and it's unclear when they parted ways. Huynh and Mayweather were also linked during a break in her relationship with Diddy. She's 1 Reason Cassie Broke Up With Diddy Huynh and Diddy allegedly began their relationship in 2014. At that time, the rapper was also in a relationship with Ventura, whom he dated off and on from 2007 to 2018. Ventura later said seeing a photo of Diddy and Huynh contributed to her decision to end things. 'I promised myself I wouldn't be with you anymore if you did that to me again,' Ventura wrote to Diddy in one message that was shared during the trial. She also told Diddy he 'lied' to her and that Huynh 'never went away.' Huynh reportedly 'leaked' a video of herself and Diddy soon after he and Ventura parted ways, and the pair reconnected in 2021 during a trip to Las Vegas. She's a Mom Huynh is the mother of daughter JayVianna. It's unclear who her daughter's father is or when she was born. Huynh shared a series of photos of herself and JayVianna in matching pink gowns on Instagram in August 2020 and captured the snaps, 'You're beautiful like diamonds in the sky 💖.' In May 2022, Huynh shared a video of herself via Instagram while in the audience at the Billboard Music Awards and captioned it, 'Baby Daddy is hosting Billboards,' a reference to Diddy's role during that year's broadcast. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
The Sun
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Diddy's ex Gina Huynh makes surprise plea for his release after dropping out of trial despite claim he ‘stomped on her'
SEAN 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend has bizarrely pleaded with a judge to release him despite once claiming he had 'stomped' on her. Virginia - 'Gina' - Huynh had initially been anonymously referred to as 'Victim-3' in the disgraced music mogul's sex trafficking trial. 6 6 She was supposed to testify against Combs in his criminal case, reported CNN. But, Gina "mysteriously dropped out" days before the rapper's trial began, it added. It has now transpired that she has asked - via Combs' defense team - for Judge Arun Subramanian to show her ex leniency during the star's sentencing. This is despite her once claiming he had stomped on her stomach, and dragged her by the hair. In a surprise letter to the judge, Gina has pleaded for Combs to be set free from jail. She also stated that she does not believe Combs is a danger to the community. It's the first time "Victim-3" has identified herself by name. According to court documents cited by Page Six, Gina described her ex as a committed family man 'who has not been violent in many years.' She claimed, 'To my knowledge, [Combs] has not been violent for many years, and he has been committed to being a father first. 'Our relationship, like many, was not always perfect, we experienced ups and downs, and mistakes were made. Diddy trial witness 'The Punisher' reveals battle against 'storm of negativity' after taking part in freak-offs "But he was willing to acknowledge his mistakes and make better decisions in the future.' Gina's letter also claimed her ex, 'embodied an energy of love, patience and gentleness that was markedly different from his past behavior' by the time their troubled relationship ended. 'I am writing because I do not view Mr. Combs as a danger to me or to the community,' she said, while stressing that it was his "first criminal case." 'He has substantial ties to his family and community, including children who depend on him for emotional and financial support,' she added. 'I want to assure the Court that if released, I believe Mr. Combs will adhere to all conditions imposed and will not jeopardize his freedom or the well-being of his family.' Her plea was included as an exhibit in the defense's latest filing ahead of the singer 's sentencing in his federal criminal case on October 3. VIOLENCE However, her endorsement has come as a surprise as she had previously claimed Combs had punched her in the head during their five-year relationship. Her allegations were aired during a bombshell 2019 interview with controversial celebrity gossip blogger LaTasha Kebe, known as Tasha K - who was once involved in a defamation lawsuit with Cardi B. Gina alleged during her interview with the blogger, "He stomped on my stomach really hard — like, took the wind out of my breath. 'I couldn't breathe. He kept hitting me. I was pleading to him, 'Can you just stop? I can't breathe.'' She also alleged the rapper then grabbed her by the hair and was 'punching' the back of her head. Gina claimed she defended herself by fighting back as she had had 'enough of his s**t.' She alleged, "He was mentally, emotionally and physically abusing me." DROPPED OUT OF TRIAL Diddy's ex was initially part of the prosecution's case against Combs, and was to have been a key witness. She was expected to testify alongside his other ex-girlfriends, Cassie - the R&B singer whose real name is Casandra Ventura - and Jane Doe, who testified under a pseudonym. However, prosecutors had to tell the jury in New York that 'Victim-3 may not show up' after they lost contact with Gina and her attorney. Gina had claimed to Tasha K that Combs, "would always compare me to Cassie and tell me that I'm the bad one, she's a good one." Cassie and Jane told the court during the star's trial that he forced them into drug-fueled sex marathons they called 'freak-offs' and 'hotel nights." The jury deliberating at his sex trafficking trial heard testimony from 34 witnesses over seven weeks at Manhattan's Federal Court. APPLES THROWN This included testimony from Combs' ex-employees, such as his former assistant, George Kaplan, who testified that he witnessed at least three alleged instances of violence. He alleged that his saw his former boss throw apples at a woman named Gina in 2015. Kaplan said it was "the last straw for me." ABC News reported during the trial that Kaplan told the court that in the fall of 2015 he saw a "very angry" Combs. He alleged that he saw the singer "throwing these green apples that lived in a decorative vessel" in the entryway of his Miami home. 6 6 The apples were allegedly aimed "at another girlfriend" of Combs' who, Kaplan told the court, was "trying to shield herself with her arms." In 2016, security cameras captured Combs hitting, kicking and dragging Cassie as she left his room at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles. The horrific video was shown repeatedly throughout his trial. VERDICT In early July, Combs, 55, was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges carrying potential life prison terms. But, he was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution for arranging for girlfriends and male sex workers to travel to engage in sexual encounters that he filmed. Each prostitution-related charge carries a potential maximum 10 years in prison. After hearing the verdict, Combs held his hands up in a prayer motion, looking at the jury and hugging his defense lawyer Teny Geragos. Prosecutors had alleged the Bad Boy Records founder used physical violence, threats, and the resources of his business empire to coerce two former girlfriends to participate in days-long, drug-fueled sexual performances with male sex workers sometimes called "freak-offs." Combs pleaded not guilty, and his lawyers argued his two girlfriends took part willingly in the encounters. SENTENCING The Associated Press reported that prosecutors said they now expect Combs could face a prison sentence 'substantially higher' than the four to five years they once thought he was likely to face. In a submission to the Manhattan federal court last Thursday, they also opposed his request to be released on $50 million bail while he awaits sentencing. Combs' lawyers have said they believe the guidelines, if properly calculated, will call for 21 to 27 months in prison. 6
Daily Mail
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Diddy receives unlikely letter of support from prosecutor's MIA star witness in bid to escape prison time
Sean ' Diddy ' Combs has received support from an unlikely ally in his fight to escape lengthy prison time as one of his alleged victims urged a judge to free him. The disgraced music mogul, who was recently acquitted of serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges, still faces up to 10 years behind bars after he was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. But his ex-girlfriend Gina Huynh, who was identified as 'Victim Number 3' and was initially expected to testify against him before going MIA at his trial, has penned a letter to the court supporting Diddy's bid for bail. 'I do not view Mr Combs as a danger to me or the community,' she wrote in the letter, seen by the Daily Mail. 'To my knowledge, he has not been violent for many years and he has been committed to being a father first.' Huynh wrote in her supporting letter that by the time she and Diddy had ended their relationship, he 'embodied an energy of love, patience and gentleness that was markedly different from his past behavior.' 'Our relationship, like many, was not always perfect,' she noted. 'We experienced ups and downs, and mistakes were made, but he was willing to acknowledge his mistakes and make better decisions in the future. 'Over the years that followed, he made visible efforts to become a better person and to address the harm he had caused.' Huynh mysteriously went MIA during his high profile trial, taking no part in it despite earlier expectations she would act as a star witness for the prosecution. Prosecutors told the judge they were unable to get in touch with 'Victim 3' when she was due to appear. Her testimony was supposed to bolster the prosecution's case against the Diddy and support the racketeering and sex-trafficking charges he was acquitted of. Jurors ultimately cleared him of three charges, two of which carried a mandatory 15 years and a maximum of life. The day before the verdict was handed down, TMZ asked Huynh if the thought of a potential acquittal made her fear for her life. 'He never did anything dangerous to me. I'm not scared,' she said, contradicting previous claims she had been the victim of abuse. In 2019, she claimed the mogul once 'stomped' on her stomach and repeatedly punched her in the head during one disturbing encounter. 'He stomped on my stomach really hard — like, took the wind out of my breath,' Gina said in her interview with controversial blogger Tasha K. 'I couldn't breathe. He kept hitting me. I was pleading to him, "Can you just stop? I can't breathe."' Huynh claimed at the time that Diddy had punched her in the head at other times, and her hair would cover signs of her injuries. 'He was mentally, emotionally and physically abusing me,' she also claimed. 'He would always compare me to Cassie and tell me that I'm the bad one, she's a good one.' The pair met in 2013 in Las Vegas. Their romance began a year later and, according to Huynh, they dated for five years. Diddy is waiting to learn his fate for the charges he was convicted of. He was found guilty of flying people around the country, including his girlfriends and male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act. His defense lawyers said that under federal sentencing guidelines, he would likely face about two years in prison. Prosecutors, citing Diddy's violence and other factors, said the guidelines would call for at least four to five years. Locked up since his September arrest, Diddy has already served nine months. 'We fight on and we're going to win,' Agnifilo said. 'And we're not going to stop until he walks out of prison a free man to his family.'
