Judge threatens to exclude Sean "Diddy" Combs from courtroom
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial threatened Thursday to potentially have him removed from court over interactions with the jury.
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Woman on encounter with Combs
A former graphic designer for Sean "Diddy" Combs testified at his sex trafficking trial, alleging that the music mogul once held her over a balcony at Cassi Ventura's apartment. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Forensic video expert testifies at Combs trial
A forensic video expert took the stand Wednesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial to testify about the hotel footage showing Combs' alleged attack on Cassie Ventura. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Combs allegedly paid for security video
A former Los Angeles InterContinental Hotel security guard testified that Sean "Diddy" Combs paid him $100,000 for the security video that showed Combs attacking his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest on the Combs trial.
Hotel security officer testifies Sean "Diddy" Combs paid $100,000 for assault video
Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial heard from a man Tuesday who worked at the Los Angeles hotel where Combs was seen on video attacking his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
Hotel security guard testifies in Combs trial
A former security guard at Los Angeles' InterContinental Hotel testified Tuesday that Sean "Diddy" Combs bribed him for the security video that showed Combs attacking Cassie Ventura. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest on the Combs trial.
More on "Mia" testimony at Comb's trial
New witnesses are expected to testify in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial. The defense wrapped up a grueling cross-examination of Combs' former assistant, who used the pseudonym "Mia," on Monday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
Ex-personal assistant testifies Combs' trial
A former personal assistant for Sean "Diddy" Combs returned to the stand Monday after accusing the hip-hop mogul of physical abuse and sexual assault. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges against him. Warning, some of the details in this story are disturbing.
Diddy's ex-assistant back in court
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant is still on the stand at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial. The witness, who is using the pseudonym "Mia," has alleged that Combs abused her on multiple occasions. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Combs' former assistant on death threats
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant continued her testimony on Friday at his trial, alleging the music mogul threatened to kill her multiple times. The witness, who is testifying under the pseudonym "Mia," also alleged Combs sexually assaulted her. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Combs' ex-assistant alleges assault
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant will continue her testimony Friday in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering case. The witness, who is testifying under the pseudonym "Mia," alleged Thursday that Combs sexually assaulted her and forced her to work in harsh conditions. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Former "Diddy" employee says she was abused
Former employees of Sean "Diddy" Combs are continuing their testimony in the rap mogul's sex trafficking trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Combs' former stylist resumes testimony
Deonte Nash, a former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, is continuing his testimony in the music mogul's sex trafficking trial. Nash testified Wednesday that Combs was allegedly violent toward his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
Sean "Diddy" Combs loses mistrial bid
A federal judge in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs immediately rejected the defense's request for a mistrial on Wednesday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Diddy trial enters third week
In the third week of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial, former employee Capricorn Clark took the stand with explosive allegations. Combs denies all charges.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-assistant testifies
A former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs took the witness stand in his sex trafficking trial on Tuesday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom and has the details. Then, CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
Sean "Diddy" Combs trial begins third week
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is entering its third week in New York. Capricorn Clark, Combs' former assistant, is expected to testify next. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
"Diddy" trial to resume with more testimony
Witness testimony is expected to resume Tuesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial after two weeks of explosive testimony. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the trial so far.
Kid Cudi's testimony at Combs trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial will resume Tuesday after the jurors heard from rapper Kid Cudi, whose legal name is Scott Mescudi. Mescudi dated Cassie Ventura and testified about Comb's actions during their relationship. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Kid Cudi testifies in "Diddy" trial
Kid Cudi, whose legal name is Scott Mescudi, testified in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial on Thursday. The Grammy award winner spoke about his relationship with Cassie Ventura and about his car being set on fire. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the latest.
Details from Kid Cudi's testimony
Kid Cudi, whose legal name is Scott Mescudi, wrapped up his testimony Thursday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. The rapper discussed his brief relationship with Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Kid Cudi testifies about car fire
Warning: Some may find the details of this report disturbing. The federal sex trafficking trial for Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to resume next Tuesday. On Thursday, Scott Mescudi, known as Kid Cudi, testified in court about his brief relationship with Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more details.
Kid Cudi to testify in "Diddy" trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial continued on Wednesday with testimony from his former assistant, a Homeland Security special agent and a psychologist. Rapper Kid Cudi is expected to testify on Thursday. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan reports.
Combs' assistant testifies
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former personal assistant, David James, testified Tuesday in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial brought against the rap mogul. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest about an apparent false police report request made by Combs.
Regina Ventura testifies at Combs trial
Regina Ventura, Cassie Ventura's mother, testified Tuesday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. Ventura alleged that Combs extorted her for money and threatened to release explicit videos of her daughter. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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