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Prosecutors representing the government in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial showed the jury photos to corroborate its case against the music mogul—including pictures of drugs, baby oil and guns found during the raids of Combs’ homes, as well as photos of injuries his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura documented.
Prosecutors showed the jury photographs depicting findings from the raid on Sean Combs’ Miami home. … More
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Prosecutors showed the jury photos taken during the raid of Combs’ Miami home, which took place in March 2024 as his legal problems came to a head.
Department of Homeland Security agent Gerard Gannon testified this week about the Miami raid, telling jurors some of the drugs depicted in the photographs tested positive for cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, Xanax and hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Gannon testified the agents found dozens of bottles of baby oils and lubricant, condoms, lingerie and sex toys, as well as parts to AR-15 style rifles.
Prosecutors also showed the jury photos of injuries Ventura testified Combs had given to her, including visible bruises on her back and legs and gashes on her face.
Some of the pictures of Ventura depict her using sunglasses to cover up a black eye she said Combs gave her during an altercation at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016, an incident captured on surveillance footage which was published by CNN last year, after which Ventura said she had to attend a premiere for a movie she starred in.
Bottles of baby oil and lubricant found in Combs’ Miami home.
Federal agents found lingerie and stilettos in Combs’ Miami home.
Federal agents found various drugs in Combs’ Miami home.
Federal agents found various drugs in Combs’ Miami home.
Federal agents found drugs in Combs’ Miami home.
Federal agents found parts to an AR-15 style rifle in Combs’ home.
Prosecutors shared images depicting injuries Cassie Ventura says Combs gave her.
Prosecutors shared images of injuries Cassie Ventura testified Combs gave her.
Ventura testified she used sunglasses to hide facial injuries she said she received Combs.
Who Has Testified In Combs’ Trial So Far?
Ventura, considered the prosecution’s key witness, testified for much of the trial’s first week. She described various instances of physical abuse she says Combs subjected her to, and she testified Combs coerced her to perform in “freak off” sex parties, which she described as drug-fueled sexual interactions with male escorts that could last for days, which she said left her in pain and feeling “disgusting.” Ventura also testified Combs raped her in 2018. Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard and Ventura’s ex-best friend, Kerry Morgan, both testified, stating they witnessed Combs physically abuse Ventura. Ventura’s mother, Regina Ventura, testified Tuesday, telling the court she took some of the photos depicting Ventura’s in jury. She also testified her daughter told her Combs had threatened to release sexually explicit videos of her and that he wanted Ventura to wire him $20,000 because he was angry her daughter had briefly dated rapper Kid Cudi during a break in their relationship. Other witnesses that have taken the stand include a male escort hired for a “freak off” and a security guard who responded to Combs’ attack on Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. Kid Cudi is scheduled to testify Thursday, likely to face questions about prosecutors’ allegations Combs and his associates blew up his car in a jealous rage after he learned Ventura was dating the rapper.
What Is Combs Charged With?
Combs faces five federal charges: two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and one count of racketeering conspiracy. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and he has denied all allegations made in the dozens of civil lawsuits filed against him, many of which allege sexual abuse.
Further Reading
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial: Cassie Testifies About Alleged 2018 Rape As Cross-Examination Wraps Up (Forbes)Report the details…
