A prosecutor accused one among Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal professionals of harassing a key witness within the trial throughout cross-examination on Monday.
Prosecutor Maurene Comey alleged that protection lawyer Brian Metal was humiliating Combs’s former private assistant, who’s using the pseudonym “Mia” and including to her trauma. Comey raised the priority after a mid-morning break following Metal’s questioning over why Mia reached again out to Combs years after she stopped working for him.
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District Choose Arun Subramanian didn’t agree with the prosecution’s declare however stated he heard the prosecution’s considerations and would look ahead to any offensive conduct.
Why It Issues
Mia returned for her third day of testimony on Monday. She labored for Combs from 2009 to 2017.
Mia has testified about a number of alleged incidents of bodily and sexual assault by Combs because the prosecution makes an attempt to show the charged offenses he’s going through.
Combs is charged federally with intercourse trafficking, racketeering and transportation to have interaction in prostitution. He has pleaded not responsible to all expenses.
What To Know
In a January 2019 textual content message proven in court docket, Mia instructed Combs she had a nightmare the place she was trapped in an elevator with R. Kelly, and Combs rescued her.
Combs watched intently throughout the questioning.
Mia stated she had additionally reached out to Combs after the 2018 dying of Kim Porter, Combs’ former girlfriend as a result of she felt dangerous for him.
“I did love that dude,” Mia stated.
Metal additionally requested Mia whether or not she was being truthful in her testimony.
“I’d not lie on this courtroom,” Mia stated. “I by no means lied on this courtroom; every part I’ve stated is true.”
Mia reached a $400,000 settlement with Combs after her employment with him ended. She acquired $200,000 after attorneys’ charges. The alleged incidents of sexual assault weren’t talked about within the lawsuit.
Mia stated she didn’t inform anybody concerning the alleged sexual assault till June 2024. She stated she was “terrified and brainwashed.”
What Folks Are Saying
Mia, referring to Combs throughout her testimony: “I used to be by no means exterior of his grip.”
Metal, throughout his questioning of Mia: “Did you ever produce any random notes that confirmed Mr. Combs was something however skilled with you? Do you might have any notes that Mr. Combs was violent towards you? It isn’t true, is it?”
What Occurs Subsequent
Combs’ trial is presently in its fourth week. Proceedings are anticipated to final eight to 10 weeks.
Combs is going through life in jail if convicted.
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