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Key moments from the third week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

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Some of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-employees took a central role in the third week of his sex trafficking trial, including personal assistants.

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  1. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial enters third week with testimony from ex-employee

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. Recap of ‘Diddy’ trial: Ex-assistant details multiple alleged sexual assaults by Sean Combs

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

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    Key moments from the third week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

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  1. NBC News

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial is full of drama, cringe and explosive comments (opens NBC News)

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    While Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial has been rife with drama, cringe and explosive comments, lawyers not involved in the case say prosecutors have yet to prove that the music mogul is guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, the two most serious charges brought against him in a fiv…

  2. Fox News

    Diddy’s female ex-assistant to take the stand in rapper’s sex trafficking trial (opens Fox News)

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    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has already sat through testimony from his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, as well as multiple former assistants, HSI agents, and rapper Kid Cudi. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.

  3. The Guardian

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial enters third week with testimony from ex-employee (opens The Guardian)

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    Music mogul denies charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution

  4. Fox News

    Los Angeles police officer takes the stand in Diddy’s sex trafficking trial (opens Fox News)

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    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has heard testimony from his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, rapper Kid Cudi, as well as multiple former assistants. His ex-employee, Capricorn Clark, testified against him on Tuesday.

  5. KRDO

    Recap of ‘Diddy’ trial: Ex-employee of Sean Combs testifies that Combs threatened to kill Kid Cudi (opens KRDO)

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    By Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs testified Tuesday that Combs

  6. CNN

    Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial continues after news of Cassie Ventura’s birth (opens CNN)

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    Sean “Diddy” Combs’ racketeering and sex-trafficking trial continues. Follow for live updates.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Assistant of 8 Years Accuses Him of Multiple Sexual Assaults During Testimony (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    'Mia' told the court of working for the defendant for days with no sleep, prolonged exposure to his abuse and multiple instances of sexual assault.

  8. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Recap of ‘Diddy’ trial: Ex-assistant details multiple alleged sexual assaults by Sean Combs (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs took center stage in his federal criminal trial Thursday and testified that he physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions during the time she worked for him.

  9. The Guardian

    Ex-assistant who alleges Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her returns to stand in trial (opens The Guardian)

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    Former employee testifying as Mia in sex-trafficking trial claim music mogul physically and sexually assaulted her

  10. CNN

    Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial continues with more ‘Mia’ testimony (opens CNN)

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    Sean “Diddy” Combs’ racketeering and sex-trafficking trial continues. Follow for live updates.

  11. New York Post

    Diddy trial live updates: Alleged victim ‘Mia’ continuing testimony after recounting rape, violence in brutal detail (opens New York Post)

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    Sean "Diddy" Combs is standing trial in Manhattan for sex trafficking and racketeering Friday, facing possible life in prison. Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest news, reactions, photos and more.

  12. Bangor Daily News

    Ex-assistant testifies Sean 'Diddy' Combs sexually assaulted her and used violence to get his way (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ former personal assistant testified Thursday that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her, threw her into a swimming

  13. The Hollywood Reporter

    Who’s Who in the Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Key Witnesses, Industry Enablers and Victims So Far (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Here’s a guide to the figures in Sean Combs' trial, including those who testified, those who may take the stand and those seated in silent support.

  14. Fox News

    Diddy’s ex-assistant and alleged victim testifies under fake name in rapper’s sex trafficking trial (opens Fox News)

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    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. The rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, testified during the first week of his trial. Kid Cudi, Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard, as well as former employees have also taken the stand.

  15. Breitbart News

    Diddy Trial: Ex-Assistant Testifies Combs Raped Her, Used Violence to Get His Way (opens Breitbart News)

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    Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ former personal assistant testified Thursday that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her, threw her into a swimming pool, dumped a bucket of ice on her and slammed a door against her arm during a torturous eight-year tenure.

  16. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Recap of ‘Diddy’ trial: Ex-assistant details multiple alleged sexual assaults by Sean Combs | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs took center stage in his federal

  17. KRDO

    ‘Diddy’ trial takeaways: Defense questions ex-employee on why she kept working for Sean Combs despite alleged abuse (opens KRDO)

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    By Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs faced sharp questions on

  18. KEYT Santa Barbara

    ‘Diddy’ trial takeaways: Defense questions ex-employee on why she kept working for Sean Combs despite alleged abuse | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A former employee of Sean “Diddy” Combs faced sharp questions on

  19. NBC Chicago

    Key moments from the third week of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Some of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-employees took a central role in the third week of his sex trafficking trial, including personal assistants.

  20. The Brunswick News

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer seeks to undermine mogul’s former assistant at NYC sex trafficking trial (opens The Brunswick News)

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    NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense team Friday sought to undermine claims by the mogul’s former assistant that he raped, sexually assaulted and otherwise abused her throughout her employment.

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