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Unleashing Diddy: A Raw and Unfiltered Look at Sean Combs' Trial Newsletter
斗性之 Battle lines are drawn as the Diddy on Trial newsletter gears up for the federal showdown between Sean Combs and the US Justice System. Sign up now to join the sizzling battle royal!
It's already day 9 before the selection of the jury for the trial of the century begins. This week's edition of Diddy on Trial serves as your battlefield guide, introducing you to the judges, lawyers, and witnesses who will make or break the case. Don't forget to check out our mailbag as we answer a subscriber's question about the expected witnesses.
Catch up on the latest news surrounding the upcoming trial:
- Judge Arun Subramanian has confirmed that graphic surveillance footage of Combs attacking his former girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, at a LA hotel in 2016 will be presented during the trial, as reported by Adam Reiss[1].
- Combs' former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, has found herself under intense scrutiny, with three civil suits alleging that she covered up Combs' behavior, although she herself has not been charged[2].
- Prosecutors plan to call Dr. Dawn Hughes, a forensic psychologist, as an expert witness. Hughes was a crucial figure in high-profile legal cases such as the R. Kelly prosecution and the defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard[3].
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Our reader Joe Demosthenes is impatient to know who will take the witness stand. We can't spill all the tea just yet, but here's a taste of what Janelle had to say on the matter:
The pending witness list for this trial remains under wraps, and it's uncertain whether it will be made public. However, we do know that four women will be testifying in the trial, with each disguising their identities behind pseudonyms to safeguard their privacy[4]. The women, known as Victims, align with the alleged experiences of Combs' former girlfriend Cassie, who has also been implicated in the trial[5].
The Cast of Characters
Imagine the courtroom as a unique theatre production, with unforgettable characters orchestrating the drama of Diddy's trial. Meet the stars that will light up this courtroom:
Judge Arun Subramanian
Subramanian joined the US District Court for the Southern District of New York in 2023. He was handpicked by President Biden in 2022[7] and has served on the bench for approximately two years. He once worked as a clerk for the legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg[6].
Marc Antony Agnifilo & Teny Geragos
These veteran criminal defense lawyers, the heads of Agnifilo's firm, will represent Combs. Agnifilo has an impressive resume, having defended numerous high-profile clients in the past, including NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere, former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng, International Monetary Fund Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, and Martin Shkreli[7]. Teny Geragos, a seasoned attorney on the defense team, specializes in defending and investigating allegations of sexual misconduct[8].
Emily Anne Johnson, Madison Reddick Smyser, Mary Christine Slavik, Meredith Foster, and Mitzi Steiner
These five prosecutors will take on the defense team. Foster and Mitzi Steiner, who will lead the prosecution, have extensive experience in high-profile criminal cases[9].
Maurene Ryan Comey
Ryan Comey, a seasoned prosecutor, will join the team, contributing her expertise from previous trials like Ghislaine Maxwell's[9].
Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the lives of the characters and witness the incredible plot unfold in the trial of the century!
Enrichment Data:
- US v. Combs: Graphic hotel footage of Diddy attacking Cassie to be admitted in evidence, per courtroom source
- Kristina Khorram, Diddy's Former Top Aide, Faces Fallout From Lawsuit Detailing Widespread Sexual Harassment
- Federal Jury Selection Is Set for Diddy's Trial. Here's What We Know About the Trial.
- More witnesses expected to testify in Diddy's trial over sex, drugs and violence with young women
- Cassie Speaks Out on Diddy Sex Tape Legal Fight.
- Arun Subramanian
- Veteran Lawyer Marc Agnifilo Joins Sean Combs’ Legal Team in Racketeering Trial
- Teny Geragos
- Diddy's trial: Here's who's who
- The prosecution plans to call Dr. Dawn Hughes, a forensic psychologist, as an expert witness, who has previously been a crucial figure in high-profile cases like the R. Kelly prosecution and the defamation trial involving Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.
- Diddy's former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, is under intense scrutiny, with three civil suits alleging that she covered up Diddy's behavior, although she herself has not been charged.
- Judge Arun Subramanian has confirmed that graphic surveillance footage of Diddy attacking his former girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie, at a LA hotel in 2016 will be presented during the trial.
- This week's edition of the Diddy on Trial newsletter, serving as your battlefield guide, introduces you to the judges, lawyers, and witnesses who will make or break the case, including the four women who will testify in the trial, disguising their identities behind pseudonyms to safeguard their privacy.
