Diddy seeks court dismissal following revelation of Cassie's text message
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Here's a fresh take on the latest development in Diddy's federal sex trafficking trial:
It seems like Diddy's legal team is up to bat again, this time seeking a mistrial after alleging false testimony by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura's friend, Bryana "Bana" Bongolan. according to TMZ.
The focal point of this request comes from Bongolan's explosive claim in court last week, where she alleged that Diddy once dangled her over a balcony before flinging her onto patio furniture back in 2016.
Fast-forward to the present day in New York, Bongolan described this confrontation during her testimony on June 4. She was staying at Cassie's LA apartment when Diddy reportedly burst in, grabbed her from behind on the balcony, and "put [her] on top of the rail," yelling, "You know what the f*** you did."
However, Diddy's lawyers argue that Cassie, who also took the stand earlier in May, was mistaken in claiming she witnessed the balcony incident. They cite a text message she allegedly sent at the time that read, "I just found out some crazy s***," seemingly implying she hadn't witnessed the balcony incident herself. Additionally, his team argued that photos of Bongolan were taken when Diddy wasn't even in Los Angeles.
As of now, the judge hasn't made a decision on the mistrial motion. This comes after a similar request was declined two weeks ago, involving Kid Cudi's testimony.
Bongolan previously filed a lawsuit against Diddy based on the same claims, which he denied. He has pleaded not guilty to numerous federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
Enrichment Data:Keep in mind that Diddy's repeated requests for a mistrial have not resulted in a successful outcome so far. The judge has consistently refused to grant mistrials based on testimony from witness like Bongolan and Kid Cudi[2][3]. The inconsistencies in Bongolan's account and the evidence presented by Diddy's defense team have not been enough to sway the judge's decision[2][3]. Despite the various allegations and requests for mistrials, the trial continues[2][3].
- Celebrities from around the world, including Diddy, are frequently the subject of entertainment news, with his federal sex trafficking trial making headlines recently.
- The US court has been hearing testimonies in Diddy's trial, including one from Bryana "Bana" Bongolan, a friend of his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who alleged that Diddy once threatened her in 2016.
- Despite numerous requests for a mistrial by Diddy's legal team, the judge has yet to grant one, questioning the credibility of witnesses like Bongolan and Kid Cudi.
