The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs continues to unfold in Manhattan, with the judge swiftly denying a defense motion for a mistrial on Wednesday. The motion stemmed from testimony by Los Angeles Fire Department investigator Lance Jimenez, who discussed the destruction of fingerprint evidence related to a 2012 arson incident involving rapper Kid Cudi’s Porsche.

The defense argued that the prosecution’s line of questioning improperly suggested Combs’ involvement in the destruction of evidence. However, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian rejected the mistrial request, stating that the testimony was not prejudicial and instructing the jury to disregard the related questions and answers.

Key Developments in the Trial

Testimony from Former Employees and Associates

The trial has featured testimonies from several individuals close to Combs, painting a picture of alleged abuse and intimidation:

• Capricorn Clark, a former employee, testified that Combs kidnapped her at gunpoint in 2011 to confront Kid Cudi over his relationship with Cassie Ventura. Clark also recounted being subjected to coercive lie-detector tests and physical intimidation during her employment according to The Guardian.

• Deonte Nash, a celebrity stylist, described witnessing Combs physically assault Ventura in 2013, leaving her with a bleeding head wound. Nash also testified that Combs threatened to release explicit videos of Ventura during fits of rage.

• An anonymous witness known as “Mia” or “Victim 4” is expected to testify about alleged sexual assault by Combs while she was employed as his personal assistant.

 

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Kid Cudi’s Testimony

Rapper Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, testified about a break-in at his home and the firebombing of his Porsche in 2012, incidents he suspects were linked to Combs’ jealousy over Cudi’s relationship with Ventura.

Charges and Trial Status

Combs faces multiple federal charges, including:

• One count of racketeering conspiracy

• Two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion

• Two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution

He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The trial, which began on May 5, 2025, is expected to continue for several more weeks, with additional testimonies anticipated.

Stay tuned to WorldWide Entertainment TV for ongoing coverage of this developing story.