Who’s Who in the Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Key Witnesses, Industry Enablers and Victims So Far

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Unfolding the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, we see an expanding cast of witnesses and spectators sketching a detailed, at times chilling depiction of life within the mogul’s inner circle. Ranging from explosive accusations of mistreatment and human trafficking to prominent figures lending support from the gallery, here is a rundown of key players in the trial USA vs. Sean Combs, encompassing those who have testified, those yet to step forward, and those present in quiet solidarity.

Key Witnesses

Cassie Ventura

Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s ex-partner who is a model, singer, and actress, has been a key figure in the ongoing case against him. She testified about numerous years of alleged abusive behavior, such as forced sexual acts without consent, physical violence, and control through intimidation and surveillance. During her testimony, Ventura was heavily pregnant and recently gave birth to her third child with her husband Alex Fine. In 2023, Ventura had filed a civil lawsuit against Combs, which was settled within 24 hours. However, the allegations led to a criminal investigation, as well as multiple lawsuits from others who also made similar claims about Combs. During the trial, Ventura disclosed that she received a $20 million settlement from Combs.

Regina Ventura

In 2011, Cassie’s mother, Regina, confirmed her daughter’s statements by referring to an email from Cassie detailing Combs’ threat to reveal explicit videos unless he received $20,000 in return for his contribution to Cassie’s career. During the court proceedings, Regina testified that she and her husband Rodrick Ventura had to take out a home equity loan to pay off Combs, but the money was returned only a few days later. At that time, Cassie was dating rapper Kid Cudi, which apparently made Combs angry. Additionally, Regina kept photographs of Cassie’s injuries as evidence.

Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi

In 2011, musician Kid Cudi shared a harrowing account of an encounter with Diddy (Sean Combs), following a brief romance with Cassie Ventura. He claimed that Diddy invaded his home, meddled with security systems, and subsequently, his Porsche was targeted with a Molotov cocktail. In one instance, Cudi compared Combs’ behavior to a “Marvel supervillain,” stating that the business mogul stood menacingly, hands behind his back, gazing out of a window as he awaited their meeting to discuss their disagreements.

Dawn Richard

As a dedicated gamer, I’d rephrase it like this:

Back in the day, when I was following the music scene closely, I remember hearing about Dawn Richard – a singer previously with Danity Kane and Diddy-Dirty Money – testifying some intense stuff. She claimed she witnessed Combs, or Puff Daddy as some know him, wielding a skillet full of eggs to assault Ventura, and on another occasion, punch her in the stomach. Things got even more serious when Richard said that the day after she and another woman saw Combs try to hit Ventura with the skillet, he warned them, “We could disappear” if they ever talked about what they’d witnessed. To me, that sounded like a veiled threat, implying harm or even death.

Last September, Richard initiated a lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of sexual and verbal abuse. This was only a few days prior to his arrest on charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. On May 16th, Combs’ legal team attempted to have Richard’s civil suit dismissed before her testimony. They based their argument on the statute of limitations and suggested that Richard was trying to capitalize on negative publicity about Combs in order to negotiate a settlement with him.

Kerry Morgan

Previously close friend and housemate of Ventura, Morgan, was summoned to give testimony regarding several instances where she claimed to have witnessed Combs physically assault and belittle Ventura. During her testimony, Morgan stated that she urged Ventura to report the 2016 hotel altercation to the police but Ventura was too afraid of potential repercussions on her career and financial stability. In addition, Morgan recounted a violent encounter with Combs in 2018, alleging he attempted to choke her and struck her head with a wooden hanger. After Morgan announced her intention to sue Diddy, Ventura is said to have persuaded her to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for $30,000 in return. During the episode, Ventura stood by Combs, accusing Morgan of fabricating and exaggerating the attack, as per her testimony. After 17 years of friendship, both Morgan and Ventura have not spoken since the incident.

Mylah Morales

Mylah Morales, Ventura’s ex-makeup artist, spoke about an event in 2010 where she discovered Ventura with a swollen eye and bleeding lip, allegedly caused by Diddy. Morales brought Ventura to her house, consulted with a medical friend who recommended immediate care, but Ventura refused hospital treatment.

David James

From 2007 to 2009, David James, who used to be Diddy’s personal assistant, gave evidence about obtaining prescription medications for Diddy, setting up hotel rooms for parties known as “freak-off” events, and observing Diddy’s dominating actions towards Ventura. Additionally, during his job interview, the senior vice president of human resources informed James that “this is Mr. Combs’ domain” and “we’re all here to cater to him.

George Kaplan

From 2013 to 2015, Kaplan served as Diddy’s assistant and later testified about his experiences, revealing that he was often threatened by Diddy and described unsettling incidents such as physical assaults and peculiar post-party cleanups. Due to these allegations, Kaplan was granted immunity to speak freely in court, stating he intended to use his Fifth Amendment rights to avoid self-incrimination. He claimed that Diddy would occasionally ask him to bring a “medicine kit” to his hotel room, which included prescription drugs and over-the-counter painkillers. Furthermore, Kaplan testified that Diddy would instruct him to purchase narcotics like MDMA. After witnessing an alleged attack by Diddy on Ventura in 2015 aboard a private jet, Kaplan chose to resign.

Daniel Phillip

A previous male escort and stripper, who used to be involved romantically with Ventura, testified that starting in 2012, he was compensated for engaging in sexual acts with Ventura, all while Combs was present and providing instructions. Furthermore, he informed the jury that he observed Combs pulling a screaming Ventura by her hair on one occasion. Combs’ defense lawyer speculated that Phillip wanted to separate Ventura from Combs due to his own romantic inclinations towards her. However, he denied any such intentions, but acknowledged having feelings for Ventura.

Sharay Hayes

A entertainer, famously recognized as “The Punisher,” who is said to have been part of Diddy’s organized gatherings, was discussed by Hayes during his testimony. This individual claimed to have been hired for Diddy’s notorious “freak-off” parties.

Capricorn Clark

Prior to the Memorial Day weekend, it emerged that Capricorn Clark, a former assistant and marketing director of Diddy, would be testifying in court this week. Clark, who featured on MTV’s I Want To Work For Diddy and was also credited as a producer for the series Diddy: Dirty Money – The Final Days, had been a prominent figure in Diddy’s circle between 2005-2013. However, she has since chosen to lead a more secluded life.

Israel Florez

A previous security employee from the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles, who observed and recorded video evidence of the notorious 2016 attack by the rap tycoon that took place in Ventura.

Notables Mentioned So Far

Chris Brown

Ventura stated that Combs grew envious when he suspected she was dancing with Chris Brown, and as a result, he seized her phone. Nevertheless, she firmly declares that there was no dating or dancing involvement between herself and Brown.

Michael B. Jordan

During her time shooting a movie in South Africa, Ventura shared that she ended her relationship with Combs when she found out he was sending texts to another woman. She further stated that she blocked his number and later started dating actor Michael B. Jordan.

Suge Knight

On the second day of Combs’ trial, Ventura testified that the executive from Death Row Records was brought up. She stated that Combs had once left her during a heated argument at his L.A. residence to confront Knight at Mel’s Drive-In. Ventura went on to explain how Combs and his bodyguard retrieved guns from their safe before departing in an SUV.

Kim Porter

Combs’ former girlfriend, who is the mother of his adopted child Quincy Brown, biological son Christian, and twin daughters Jessie and D’Lila, was Porter, similar to Ventura. Like Ventura, Porter was a successful model who had an off-and-on relationship with Diddy. Ventura confessed in court that she felt jealous of Porter and was upset because Combs spent holidays with Porter and their children instead of her. She also recalled an instance where Combs left her for a rendezvous with Porter at another hotel.

Back in 2018, following Kim Porter’s funeral, I found myself at a crossroads with Sean Combs. It was then that I came to the realization that our relationship would never lead to marriage. This is what my attorney, Teny Geragos, communicated to the court.

Big Daddy Kane, Ne-Yo, Jimmy Iovine and Usher

As testified by Dawn Richard, it’s claimed that four individuals from the music industry were present when an assault allegedly occurred between Ventura and Diddy at a restaurant back in 2010. This makes these individuals possible witnesses to the event.

Supporters in the Courtroom

Janice Combs

Diddy’s 84-year-old mother has been attending the courtroom, providing him with encouragement throughout the legal hearings.

Misa Hylton

Diddy’s former partner, Misa Hylton (mother of his son Justin Combs), made an appearance at the initial two days of the trial. Later, she explained on social media that she was present to offer support for their son as he had requested, saying “Mommy, I need you.

Dana Tran

In an unexpected turn of events on May 12, 2025, I found myself standing in court, lending support to Sean Combs, father of my two-year-old daughter Love, who’s also known as Diddy. As a dedicated cybersecurity expert, it was an honor to be there for him during this important moment.

Children of Sean Combs

As a devoted fan, I’ve been closely following the news, and it’s heartwarming to see Diddy’s children standing by him throughout these challenging times. His sons Quincy Brown, Justin Combs, and Christian “King” Combs, aged 33, 31, and 27 respectively, have been present, offering their unwavering support. Chance Combs, his daughter at 18, whose mother is the successful businesswoman Sarah Chapman, has also been there. The twins, D’Lila Star and Jessie James, both 18, have been a part of this journey too. During the trial’s more grueling moments, the three girls have occasionally stepped out of the courtroom to shield themselves from graphic testimony, showing their maturity and sensitivity in such a difficult situation.

The siblings released a public statement in support of their father in October 2024.

Christian Combs is being sued over claims that he drugged and sexually assaulted Grace O’Marcaigh on a boat rented by Sean “Diddy.” The lawsuit also accuses Diddy of assisting in the assault.

Potential Witnesses

Harve Pierre

Previously, the head of Bad Boy Records, Harve Pierre, has been implicated in multiple lawsuits, which include not only Diddy but also at least three other civil cases, among them a suit brought forward by Dawn Richard.

Kristina “KK” Khorram

The ex-chief of staff for Combs has been implicated in various lawsuits against him and is listed as a defendant in at least three civil cases filed against the tycoon.

Alex Fine

Ventura’s spouse, initially hired by Diddy as a personal trainer for himself and later for Ventura, was present during some of her testimony in court. However, before she began testifying about her claim that Combs raped her in 2018, the judge granted a defense request and ordered him to leave the courtroom. The defense may choose to call Fine as a witness during the trial, with the intention of undermining Ventura’s allegation.

Stevie J

Previously known as the “in-house producer” with a notorious past, he’s recently spoken up in support of Diddy during these accusations. This could make him a possible character testifying in the case.

Gina Huynh

Gina Huynh, a past girlfriend of Diddy, has publicly accused him of physical and emotional abuse during their relationship, sparking rumors that she might be asked to provide testimony. Huynh’s name has been frequently mentioned in the trial, with Morgan, Ventura, and Kaplan testifying they saw Combs throwing apples at her once while they were present.

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2025-05-30 15:55