Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend wraps up testimony
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend concluded her testimony in the music mogul's sex trafficking trial on Thursday after several days on the stand. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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Jeffrey Epstein accuser speaks out
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Combs' ex-girlfriend continues testimony
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Judge to address Combs' mistrial motion
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Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend continues testimony
A recent ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs spoke about the aftermath of learning about Cassie Ventura's bombshell lawsuit against the music mogul during a third day of testimony in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial. The 55-year-old singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on her testimony.
Combs' lawyers claim false testimonies
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers made a second motion for mistrial in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial, claiming multiple witnesses gave false testimonies. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Breaking down charges against Combs
Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team has motioned for a mistrial twice since the sex trafficking and racketeering trial began. Chris Melcher, a celebrity lawyer and former sex crimes defense attorney, breaks down the latest on the charges against Combs.
Sean Combs' unnamed ex-girlfriend testifies
The sex trafficking and racketeering case of Sean "Diddy" Combs continued Friday afternoon, with an unnamed ex-girlfriend retaking the stand. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman is following the trial.
Another Combs ex-girlfriend testifies
A witness who dated Sean "Diddy" Combs is testifying under the pseudonym "Jane" at the music mogul's sex-trafficking and racketeering trial. She discussed Combs' drug-fueled "hotel nights" and how she felt controlled by him. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest updates.
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Judge threatens to throw Combs out
The judge in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial admonished him and said he would consider removing Combs from the courtroom on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
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' 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.
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.
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.
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.
Dawn Richard testifies at "Diddy" trial
A former member of the pop group Danity Kane returned to the witness stand Monday in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has the details.
Prosecutors finish questioning Cassie Ventura
Prosecutors on Wednesday finished their questioning of Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, in the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan, who was inside the courtroom unpacks the day's proceedings.
Witness testimony begins in Diddy trial
Jurors began hearing from witnesses on Monday during the first day of testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York City. CBS News' Jericka Duncan is in Manhattan with more on what happened in court.
Virginia Giuffre, Epstein accuser, dies at 41
Virginia Giuffre, who was the first of many accusers of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to go public with her allegations against him, has died by suicide at the age of 41 in Western Australia. Ali Bauman has more.
Sean "Diddy" Combs loses bid to delay trial
A federal judge on Friday denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' efforts to delay the start of his upcoming sex trafficking trial. The music mogul has pleaded not guilty on all counts. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Virginia Giuffre hurt in "serious accident"
Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged sex trafficking victims, is receiving medical care at a hospital after "a serious accident," her representative said Monday. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.
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