Diddy’s defence question ‘inconsistencies’ in Dawn Richard’s testimony

Three witnesses are called by the prosecution, as week two of Diddy’s trial begins.

A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence.

Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard finished her testimony and was questioned by Diddy’s defence lawyers. During a cross-examination, Richard itted to giving different versions of events.

Cassie Ventura's former best friend, Kerry Morgan, claimed she saw Diddy physically abuse Ventura several times.

David James, a personal assistant who worked for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs between 2007 and 2009 told the court that staff at Diddy’s Bad Boy Records viewed him as a ‘king’.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

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Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty

Series Producer: Laura Jones

Sound Design: Mark Burrows

Senior Journalist: Chrystal Genesis

Executive Producer: Louise Clarke

Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine

Editor: Clare Fordham

Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale

Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland

Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller