US EditionThe Latest: Singer Dawn Richard Takes the Stand
- Singer Dawn Richard testified on May 16 during Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in a Manhattan courtroom.
- The trial follows numerous civil lawsuits and criminal charges after Combs' 2023 arrest, with Richard accusing him of sexual assault and abuse during their years working together.
- Richard described witnessing Combs physically assault Cassie Ventura multiple times, including an incident in 2009 where Combs tried to hit Ventura with a skillet at his home.
- Prosecutor Maurene Comey said the government aims to finish its case within six weeks and stated the evidence shows Combs used coercion and violence to support racketeering charges.
- Combs denies all allegations and has pleaded not guilty, while Richard and Ventura's testimonies highlight alleged abuses implicating a broader pattern of exploitation.
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At “Diddy” Trial, Three Witnesses Take the Stand and Confirm Details From Ex Cassie Ventura’s Testimony
Three witnesses took the stand at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan on Monday, all of whom backed up or confirmed details.
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The Latest: Singer Dawn Richard takes the stand
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Dawn Richard took the witness stand late Friday afternoon after R&B singer Cassie testified for a fourth day in Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial. Prosecutors allege that the hip hop mogul used his fame and fortune to orchestrate an empire of exploitation, coercing women into abusive sex parties. His lawyers argue that all the sexual acts were consensual, and although he could be violent, he never veered into sex …
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