At the federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy Combs” on Tuesday, there were multiple interruptions. A spectator watching the sex trafficking and racketeering trial shouted out in court, interrupting ongoing testimony during the fifth week of hearings. Additionally, it was discovered that the identity of a pseudonymous witness called “Mia” had been leaked online, causing further disturbances in the trial.
The woman who frequently disrupts proceedings at 500 Pearl Street’s courthouse in Lower Manhattan is Jacqueline “Candor” Williams. Known both inside and outside of the courthouse, she often addresses her smartphone near the front entrance where reporters gather daily to witness Combs’ mother and sons depart. Additionally, she’s present in the court’s overflow room where the untelevised trial is broadcast on medium-sized TV screens for press and public viewing. On Tuesday, Williams managed to secure a spot inside the courtroom where the trial was taking place.
She angrily shouted at Combs, “These people are mocking you,” followed by some strong language. Then she exclaimed, “You’re ridiculing the legacy of a Black man,” and added, “Go ahead and show your weapon, if you dare.
As events unfolded, Combs kept his composure, yet, according to Williams and another courtroom observer who spoke with reporter Emilie Hagan, the imprisoned tycoon shifted in his seat and opened his mouth wide upon hearing Williams bring up a security guard’s firearm.
In a swift decision, Judge Arun Subramanian instructed the woman to step out of the courtroom. According to Williams, she’s been advised not to re-enter the trial chamber but is permitted to observe the proceedings from an additional viewing room instead. The Hollywood Reporter attempted to contact Williams via Instagram without immediate success.
The sudden outburst led to a brief interruption, happening before Eddy Garcia, a Los Angeles hotel security worker, testified during the 2016 case where Combs assaulted and dragged ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in L.A., an event that was recorded on security cameras.
In 2016, Garcia was a 33-year-old security worker at the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles. He testified about having conversations with a seemingly anxious Combs and his manager, Kristina Khorram, concerning a video of Combs brutally assaulting his then-girlfriend Ventura in a hotel hallway approximately a decade prior. Garcia stated that he received $100,000 for what he considered to be the sole recording of this distressing event. He testified that he shared the money with a manager and another staff member, including another security guard; however, he had initially recorded the footage to share with his wife, and eventually, video footage of Combs attacking Ventura was leaked to CNN.
Garcia’s testimony came after that of a former personal assistant of Combs, who testified under a pseudonym “Mia” in court. Her statements involved several instances where she claimed to have been raped or sexually assaulted by Combs. On Tuesday, the real identity of “Mia” was revealed online by a YouTube streamer and was further shared on another platform (previously known as Twitter).
Assisting Prosecutor Maurene Comey, concerns were expressed about a leaked name following a YouTube streamer’s disclosure of Mia’s identity; the streamer has since been prohibited from federal court and is no longer allowed to report on court proceedings. Comey addressed the judge, expressing that another platform had also revealed “Mia”‘s real name on X, and requested the judge to take action to remove the post and prevent the source of the leak from attending court. The state prosecutors are currently drafting a potential court order for consideration.
In September, Combs was charged with offenses related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and arranging prostitution, and has been detained at a federal prison in Brooklyn ever since. However, he maintains his innocence by pleading not guilty to all accusations levied against him.
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2025-06-04 02:54