Sean Diddy Combs Trial
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Regina Venture told a Manhattan federal jury Tuesday she took out a home-equity loan to pay off the rapper after he threatened to release sex tapes of her daughter.
NEW YORK (AP) — A former personal assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs gave a glimpse into the hip-hop promoter’s world when he worked for him nearly two decades ago, testifying at the hip-hop promotor’s sex trafficking trial about his former boss’ use of guns, lie detector tests and drugs.
Cudi, whose legal name is Scott Mescudi, is expected to begin his testimony May 21 or May 22. Cudi is the one-time fling of Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura Fine, who testified last week that Combs allegedly blew up Cudi's car during their short-lived relationship after he found out about the pairing.
Legal analysts have said a possible acquittal could be on the horizon for music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after federal
Sharay Hayes, a male exotic dancer, testified Tuesday, May 20, that he was paid $800 to stage a "sexy scene" for Sean "Diddy" Combs and his then-girlfriend Casandra "Cassie" Ventura back in 2012.
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