Combs' ex-aide testifies on purported rape: 'I couldn't reject his demands in any way'
A previous personal assistant, identified as Mia, testified before the jury in the sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Mia alleged that she was unable to refuse any demands from Combs, even during exhausting work periods that left her sleepless.
When Combs required her to work relentlessly without rest, Mia testified that she complied. According to her testimony, Combs would become enraged when his Wi-Fi malfunctioned, which she attempted to remedy while narrowly escaping a computer allegedly hurled at her in anger. In addition, Mia claimed that Combs forcefully sexually assaulted her, asserting she had no means to fend him off due to fear of reputation damage or humiliation.
Mia stated that Combs held an authority greater than the police and recounted a time before social media, the #MeToo movement, or any formidable resistance to powerful individuals like him. Her emotional testimony marked the 12th day of the высокоопробованный судебный процесс, which has captivated public interest since the jury selection began on May 5.
At one point, Mia broke down in tears while sharing her account of multiple sexual assaults and angry outbursts by Combs. She emphasized the importance of speaking out, claiming that she felt a moral obligation to be truthful and to prevent future assaults, despite her reluctance to discuss the traumatic experiences.
Combs faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His legal team asserts that any sexual encounters were consensual, while concurrently questioning the credibility of key witnesses. Combs maintains that all his sexual encounters were consensual.
Testifying softly, Mia described how Combs allegedly sexually assaulted her multiple times during her tenure as his assistant. The first instance occurred a few months into her employment at the Plaza Hotel in New York City for Combs' 40th birthday celebration. According to her testimony, Combs requested a private conversation with her in the kitchen, where he reportedly complimented her work and made no mention of any inappropriate behavior. The situation escalated soon afterward, with Mia stating that she felt disoriented after taking two shots. She recalled being pressed against a wall while Combs made unwanted advances. She reiterated that she did not want these unwanted advances and testified about further instances of sexual assault within Combs' home in Los Angeles.
Throughout her time as Combs' assistant, Mia testified that she frequently slept at his residence but was prohibited from locking her bedroom door. Mia shared her witness account of Combs' violent behavior, including an instance where she awoke to find him on top of her, raping her. In addition, Mia detailed another instance when Combs verbally and physically intimidated her during a bedroom confrontation.
In addition to her own experiences, Mia testified about witnessing multiple instances of Combs' alleged abuse toward his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Mia described their relationship as a tumultuous cycle of highs and lows, characterized by unequal and toxic treatment. Witnesses have consistently reported Combs' violent outbursts and abusive behavior towards Ventura, often resulting in physical harm.
Mia's testimony has shed light on the allegedly chaotic and abusive environment within Combs' business empire. His legal team continues to argue that any sexual encounters were consensual.
- The testimony of Mia, a celebrity's former personal assistant, in the high-profile sex-trafficking trial of music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, has captured the attention of entertainment, general-news, and crime-and-justice sectors.
- Mia's emotional account of multiple sexual assaults by Combs during her employment as his assistant was highlighted in her testimony, which included incidents at the Plaza Hotel in New York City and his home in Los Angeles.
- In addition to her own experiences, Mia testified about witnessing Combs' alleged abuse toward his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, providing a broader view of the alleged chaotic and abusive environment within Combs' business empire.
- Despite the defense's assertions that any sexual encounters were consensual, Mia felt a moral obligation to speak out, claiming that she wanted to prevent future assaults and asserting the importance of speaking up in the face of power and authority, even before the rise of movements like #MeToo.
