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June 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Diddy Trial Day 21: ‘Jane’ cries on the witness stand
“Jane” faced one of Sean Combs’ defense attorneys again on Wednesday, June 11. In the meantime, the judge is monitoring a potential issue with a juror. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain.
June 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Judge, attorneys discuss undisclosed problem with a juror
Judge Arun Subramanian is monitoring a potential issue with a juror. He did not disclose what the issue is but the attorneys have discussed it in letters that have not been made public.
June 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
June 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Tense cross-examination of alleged victim at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
The defense sought to counter "Jane's" earlier claims of being "used" and "lied to" by highlighting gifts she received from Combs and suggesting jealousy over other women.
June 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
June 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend testifies the rapper expected sexual demands
During the fifth week of testimony, Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend faced cross-examination about “hotel nights” and physical abuse at the hands of Combs. Combs denies all charges.
June 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
June 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Diddy trial: Combs considered himself Michael Jordan of sex parties, witness says
Testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," the ex-girlfriend testified about a life that was funded by Sean "Diddy" Combs and centered on his sexual appetites.
June 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Diddy Trial Day 20: Ex-girlfriend ‘Jane’ faces cross-examination
“Jane” returned to federal court on Tuesday, June 10 for her third day of testimony. What happened when she was questioned by Sean Combs’ defense team? ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim and contributors explain.
June 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
June 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
'Jane' testifies about financial relationship with Sean Combs
Two years after their first “hotel night,” "Jane" testified, Sean "Diddy" Combs started paying her $10,000 monthly rent.
June 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
June 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Defense highlights affection in 'Jane's' relationship with Sean Combs
The jury saw a text from Sean Combs’ former girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," expressing happiness with him after she signed a lease for a house that Combs funded.
June 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
June 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Ex-girlfriend to face cross-examination in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
Testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," the woman said she was with Combs in Miami when a 2016 hotel security camera video of Sean Combs attacking Cassie Ventura first made headlines in May 2024.
June 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
June 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Diddy trial day 23: Ex-girlfriend 'Jane' testifies about impact of Cassie's lawsuit
Testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend offered jurors an alleged window into the last two years of Combs's life.
June 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
June 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 19
“Jane,” a former girlfriend of Sean Combs, returned to court on Monday, June 9. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain what happened as the fifth week of testimony in Combs’ federal trial began.
June 9, 2025 at 11:04 PM
June 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Jury hears phone call between Sean Combs and 'Jane' after 2023 Cassie Ventura lawsuit
The jury saw screenshots that "Jane" took of three pages of Ventura's suit. “I was bewildered. I was just in shock,” "Jane" testified. “I just reacted like, I can’t believe I’m reading my own story.”
June 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
June 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
'Jane' testifies more about 'hotel nights' in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
Combs' ex-girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym “Jane,” previously testified that "hotel night" was the phrase that she and Combs used to refer to their sexual encounters involving other men.
June 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
June 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers ask again for mistrial in sex trafficking case
Combs’ lawyers are asking the judge to declare a mistrial, accusing federal prosecutors of knowingly introducing false testimony that he dangled a woman from a 17th floor balcony.
June 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
June 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Diddy asks for mistrial
Attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs are once again asking a judge to declare a mistrial in his sex trafficking and racketeering case.
June 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
June 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs again ask for a mistrial in sex trafficking case
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs again ask for a mistrial in sex trafficking case.
June 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
June 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs again ask for a mistrial in sex trafficking case
Prosecutors are expected to file a response ahead of court on Monday.
June 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
June 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks again for a mistrial in sex trafficking and racketeering case
Defense attorneys claim prosecutors presented false evidence alleging Combs dangled a woman from a balcony in Los Angeles in 2016, saying they can prove he was in New York City at the time.
June 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
June 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Diddy's ex breaks down in tears while testifying about 'hotel nights'
She told the jury about marathon sex sessions fueled by drugs during her testimony.
June 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
June 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Jurors hear recording from one of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 'freak-offs'
Testifying through tears, the woman, using the pseudonym "Jane," told jurors Combs provided her drugs and forced her to participate in "freak-offs" or "hotel nights."
June 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
June 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 18
Ex-girlfriend 'Jane' testifies on 'hotel nights' with Sean Combs. From drugs to male escorts, she said these nights often left her with back pain and UTI's. ABC News reports on her testimony.
June 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
June 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
'Jane' testifies on 'hotel nights' with Sean Combs: 'Lonely and sad'
With "Jane" on the witness stand for her first full day of testimony, the court heard an audio recording of a “hotel night” with a male prostitute she previously identified as Don.
June 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
June 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
‘Jane' breaks down during testimony about 'hotel nights' in Sean Combs trial
With "Jane" on the witness stand for her first full day of testimony, the court heard an audio recording of a “hotel night” with a male prostitute she previously identified as Don.
June 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Another alleged victim testifies in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
A former girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," took the stand on Thursday and said she and Combs referred to their sexual encounters with other men as "debauchery" or "hotel nights."
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
June 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 17
Defense contends Sean Combs wasn't in Los Angeles when alleged balcony incident occurred, the judge warns Combs may be removed from courtroom after jury interactions and more. ABC News has the latest.
June 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
June 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Diddy trial day 21 recap: 3rd victim takes the stand as judge threatens to boot Combs
Diddy trial day 21 recap: Third victim takes the stand as judge threatens to boot Combs.
June 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
June 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Racketeering conspiracy charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs explained
Prosecutors allege that Sean 'Diddy' Combs' business empire was also a criminal enterprise, accusing Combs and his associates of committing multiple crimes under RICO charges, which Combs denies.
June 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
What is the RICO Act and why is Sean Combs charged with violating it?
Prosecutors allege Sean Combs' business empire concealed a criminal enterprise.
June 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
June 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Woman testifies that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs dangled her over 17th story balcony
Bryana Bongolan, the longtime friend of his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, testified Combs attacked her for no reason in 2016, dangled her from a 17th-floor balcony and threw her into a coffee table.
June 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
June 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Content creators give inside look at the 4th week of the Sean ‘Diddy' Combs trial
Bryana “Bana” Bongolan testified about Combs’s alleged sexual battery. Blogger "Tisa Tells" describes the courtroom scene. Combs denies all charges.
June 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
June 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Diddy trial day 20 recap: 'I could kill you,' witness testifies Combs threatened her
Diddy trial day 20 recap: 'I’m the devil and I could kill you,' witness says Combs attacked and threatened her
June 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Witness in Sean Combs trial alleges singer held her over a 17-story balcony
A friend of Cassie Ventura delivered harrowing testimony at the trial of Sean Combs
June 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Burden of Proof: Diddy Trial Day 16
A friend of Cassie Ventura testified 'I was held over a 17-story balcony' by Sean Combs. Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and the ABC News team cover the latest witness testimony on Wednesday, June 4.
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
June 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Cassie Ventura's friend testifies 'I was held over a 17-story balcony' by Sean Combs
Bryana Bongolan took the witness stand and promptly told the jury that Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly held her over a 17th-floor balcony nine years ago.
June 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
June 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Video expert testifies in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
The jury saw more of the 2016 hotel surveillance footage that captured Combs allegedly physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, as video expert Frank Piazza took the stand.
June 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Hotel employee says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs paid $100,000 to hide assault video
A hotel security guard told the jury that the rap mogul paid him in an attempt to secure his silence and bury a video that is now the central piece of evidence in Combs' criminal case.
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
June 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Hotel security testifies Sean Combs bribed him for assault footage of Cassie Ventura
Jurors in Combs' trial heard testimony from a hotel security staffer who alleged the music mogul paid $100,000 for the 2016 video appearing to show Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
June 4, 2025 at 7:17 AM
June 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Diddy trial day 19 recap: Security guard says Combs paid him $100K for assault video
A security guard testified in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ sex-trafficking and racketeering trial that the rap mogul paid him $100,000 to bury the video at the heart of the case.
June 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
June 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Latest on Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial
"GMA" reports from the courthouse as the trial resumes, with key testimony expected on the hotel assault video.
June 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
June 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Former Bad Boy CFO takes the stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial
Derek Ferguson, who worked in several capacities for Sean Combs for nearly 20 years, including 12 years as chief financial officer for Bad Boy Entertainment, took the witness stand.
June 3, 2025 at 7:03 PM
June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Hotel employee testifies Combs allegedly offered payment for 2016 attack video
When Eddie Garcia arrived for his security shift at the InterContinental Hotel on March 5, 2016, “I was told there was a domestic dispute,” he testified Tuesday at the trial of Sean Combs.
June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
June 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Prosecutor accuses defense of 'humiliating' cross-examination of 'Mia'
Prosecutor Maurene Comey accused defense attorney Brian Steel of yelling at "Mia," using a sarcastic tone and being argumentative.
June 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
June 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Diddy's former assistant concludes 'humiliating' cross-examination: Trial recap
Mia's testimony marked the beginning of the fourth week of testimony in Combs' sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial.
June 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
June 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Witness in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case expected to testify about hotel assault video
The jury is expecting to hear from a worker at the Los Angeles hotel where Sean Combs was caught on 2016 surveillance footage kicking and dragging his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
June 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
June 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Diddy Trial Day 14: “Mia” back on stand for cross-examination
Sean Combs’ defense team continued their cross-examination of “Mia” on the witness stand. The ABC News team breaks down what happened in the courtroom and what Suge Knight said from behind bars.
June 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial: Defense questions timeline of 'Mia's' accusations
For years after her employment at Sean Combs' company Bad Boy ended in 2018, his former assistant, testifying under the pseudonym "Mia," sent text messages to Combs that expressed love and admiration.
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
June 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Suge Knight speaks out about Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking case
Suge Knight spoke to ABC News about Sean 'Diddy' Combs and the case against him.
June 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
June 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' ex-assistant 'Mia' continues her testimony
“Mia,” who is testifying under a pseudonym, told the jury last week that Combs repeatedly sexually assaulted her.
June 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
June 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial enters 4th week
As Combs' trial in New York continues, his West Coast rival Suge Knight is speaking out from behind bars, telling ABC News Combs’ sexual appetites have been an open secret since the 1990s.
June 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
June 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Look ahead to week 4 of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
ABC News’ legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down what’s to come in the fourth week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial. Plus, a look ahead to Karen Read’s trial.
June 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM