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NBC News
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial: Dawn Richard testifies about drug use, guns and Cassie Ventura beatings
Where the sex trafficking trial stands Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard returned to the stand today. She testified last week that she witnessed Sean 'Diddy' Combs attack his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, with a skillet filled with eggs. The defense tried to undermine her credibility today by highlighting inconsistencies with her statements and her attempts to continue working with Combs despite the alleged violence she witnessed. Ventura's former best friend, Kerry Morgan, also took the stand today. She described multiple instances where she says she saw Combs physically abuse Ventura and a time when she herself was allegedly attacked by Combs. Morgan also testified that Ventura was jealous of Combs' ex-girlfriend Kim Porter and that Combs was jealous of Ventura's relationship with actor Michael B. Jordan. Also called to the stand was David James, a former personal assistant of Combs. James began his tearful testimony describing his hiring process, when an executive at Bad Boy Entertainment told him, "This is Mr. Combs' kingdom, and we are all her to serve in it." He also said Ventura told him she couldn't leave Combs because he controlled her career and her money. Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him. This live briefing may include graphic descriptions of sexual violence. For resources on sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline. Sign up for the ' Diddy on Trial ' newsletter for key developments and analysis, and listen to Dateline's nightly podcast.
NBC News
19-05-2025
- NBC News
Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial to hear testimony from Dawn Richard
Where the sex-trafficking trial stands Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard is expected to take the stand today. Richard sued Combs last year, alleging that he groped, assaulted and imprisoned her, and threatened her life when she tried to intervene in defense of Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend. Combs' attorney said the mogul was 'shocked and disappointed' by Richard's lawsuit. Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him. This live briefing may include graphic descriptions of sexual violence. For resources on sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline Sign up for the ' Diddy on Trial ' newsletter for key developments and analysis, and listen to Dateline's nightly podcast.
NBC News
19-05-2025
- NBC News
Live updates: Dawn Richard to take the stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial
Where the sex-trafficking trial stands Former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard is expected to take the stand today. Richard sued Combs last year, alleging that he groped, assaulted and imprisoned her, and threatened her life when she tried to intervene in defense of Cassie Ventura, Combs' ex-girlfriend. Combs' attorney said the mogul was 'shocked and disappointed' by Richard's lawsuit. Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him. This live briefing may include graphic descriptions of sexual violence. For resources on sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline Sign up for the ' Diddy on Trial ' newsletter for key developments and analysis, and listen to Dateline's nightly podcast.
9 News
30-04-2025
- 9 News
Former MKR couple revealed as TV identities charged with serious offences against children
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A former My Kitchen Rules couple have been revealed as the television identities charged with serious offences against children in Queensland. Claudean Uamaki-Mu and Anthony Mu called themselves the "married battlers" during their appearance on the 2023 season of the Channel Seven reality cooking show. As the show aired, they were charged with dozens of serious offences. Anthony Mu and Claudean Uamaki-Mu (holding hands), two contestants from Channel Seven reality show My Kitchen Rules, leave Richlands Magistrates Court with their legal team after an earlier appearance. (Nine) Their identities were previously hidden due to a suppression order, which was lifted in the Richlands Magistrates Court today after Uamaki-Mu pleaded guilty to six historical common assault offences. The court heard she kicked, hit and spat on a child. Other charges against her were dropped. She was sentenced today to a $1000 fine and a 12-month good behaviour bond with no convictions recorded. Uamaki-Mu has 12 other charges, including rape, that she has been committed to stand trial on in District Court at a later date. Other charges against her, including torture, have been dropped. Anthony Mu was due to be sentenced on 11 summary offences after more serious charges against him were dropped. His proceedings have been adjourned to next month. Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800. Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) . courts national Australia queensland crime police Television CONTACT US
9 News
22-04-2025
- 9 News
Ex-cricketer Michael Slater sentenced over DV offences
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a prison term for domestic violence offences but will immediately be released from custody on a suspended sentence. Slater, 55, was sentenced in Maroochydore District Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to seven charges, including two counts of choking a woman. The charges that also included stalking, assault and burglary related to offences committed on Queensland's Sunshine Coast in December 2023. Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a prison term for domestic violence offences but will immediately be released from custody on a suspended sentence. (Getty) The former Australian cricket star and TV host also sent a woman abusive messages, with police finding some when conducting a welfare check on Slater in March 2024. Slater has spent more than 12 months in custody and made multiple failed attempts to secure bail. Judge Glen Cash on Tuesday sentenced Slater to four years' imprisonment to be partially suspended after time served. The remainder of Slater's sentence is suspended for five years, during which he will risk being returned to custody if he commits another serious offence. Supreme Court Justice Paul Freeburn last August heard Slater had a long history of mental health conditions and a number of diagnoses including alcohol use disorder. Slater played 74 Tests for Australia. (Nine Archives) Defence barrister Gregory McGuire at the time argued for bail conditions that included Slater moving to NSW and going into rehabilitation. "He was clearly in the grip of a terrible alcohol addiction," McGuire previously said. After making his debut during the 1993 Ashes tour, Slater played 74 Tests for Australia, amassing 5312 runs at an average of 42.83 with 14 centuries. He also played 42 one-day internationals. Slater retired from cricket in 2004, embarking on a television commentary career. Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) . crime Australia national courts domestic violence cricket sport CONTACT US
