29-05-2025
Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial continues after news of Cassie Ventura's birth
Update:
Date: 3 min ago
Title: Exotic dancer who testified talks to CNN in latest episode of Laura Coates' podcast
Content:
After 30 years in the media spotlight, there are no cameras at the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs. But CNN anchor and chief legal analyst Laura Coates takes audiences inside the courtroom in the latest episode of her podcast 'Trial By Jury: Diddy.'
Coates shines a light on every move that matters in Diddy's trial for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and assault to engage in prostitution.
In the latest episode, Sharay Hayes, the exotic dancer known by his stage name 'The Punisher' who took the stand last week, sits down with Coates to share a candid telling of his encounters with Combs and his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
Also, a close associate of both Combs and Cassie provides his perspective on how Combs' control of Ventura's look is important to the prosecution's case.
Listen to 'Trial By Jury: Diddy' here.
Update:
Date: 3 min ago
Title: Here's what happened in court yesterday
Content:
Police and fire investigators who looked into the rapper Kid Cudi's allegations and a celebrity stylist who said he witnessed several assaults testified in the third week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal criminal trial.
Prosecutors have said Combs and his inner circle used threats, violence, drugs, bribery, arson, kidnapping and lies to coerce his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and another woman into participating in 'Freak Offs' and to protect the music mogul's reputation.
The defense has acknowledged Combs was violent with romantic partners and during opening statements said he had 'a bit of a different sex life.' They also said that while Combs is 'a very flawed individual,' he has not committed the alleged federal crimes.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could face a sentence of up to life in prison.
Here's what we learned Wednesday:
LAPD and LAFD investigated Kid Cudi incidents:
Judge denies defense request for mistrial:
Celebrity stylist details Combs' control over Ventura
