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Legal Expert Recaps Kid Cudi's Testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs...
- Rapper Kid Cudi testified on Thursday, May 2025, in Manhattan federal court during Sean 'Diddy' Combs' 2024 sex trafficking trial, recounting his 2011 relationship with Cassie Ventura.
- The trial arose from allegations that Combs ran a criminal enterprise exploiting women, with claims supported by testimonies of violence, jealousy, and retaliatory acts like arson and break-ins.
- Kid Cudi said Combs broke into his home after learning of the relationship, that Ventura appeared scared, and that Combs later apologized for incidents including setting Cudi's car on fire.
- During court, prosecutors showed a 2011 email from Ventura alleging Combs threatened harm, and Cudi stated, "I knew Sean Combs was violent," while defense challenged the evidence for a criminal enterprise.
- The trial, expected to continue for several more weeks, could lead to life imprisonment if Combs is convicted, but experts note that additional victim testimony beyond romantic disputes remains crucial.
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Legal expert recaps Kid Cudi's testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs...
A second week of explosive new details have come to light in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking trial. Rapper Kid Cudi took the stand after his name was brought up during multiple testimonies from other witnesses. The Grammy-winning artist, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, has been a focal point of this case due to his past fling with Combs’...
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Late night host Jimmy Kimmel got beaten to the punchline on Thursday night — by his own audience. Naturally, the ABC host was surprised, but also pretty amused. The moment came as Kimmel discussed the ongoing sex trafficking trial against disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The comedian noted that the proceedings are “crazy,” but even crazier are the sketches coming out of the courtroom. “Why did we settle on sketch as the official courtro…
Details from Kid Cudi's testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
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.
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