May 30, 2025 — The federal trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs continued this week in Manhattan, where disturbing new testimony surfaced from a former employee who alleges repeated sexual and physical abuse by the hip-hop icon.
Using the pseudonym “Mia” to protect her identity, the former personal assistant took the stand and detailed multiple instances of sexual assault, as well as a workplace culture described as manipulative, violent, and dangerous. The charges stem from a broader federal investigation into Combs' alleged criminal enterprise, which prosecutors claim spanned decades.
Key Allegations: Sexual Assault and Intimidation
“I froze. I couldn’t process what was happening,” she testified emotionally.
In a separate alleged assault at his Los Angeles residence in either 2009 or 2010, “Mia” said she woke up to Combs on top of her, stating he forced himself on her, instructing her to stay quiet.
“It was over quickly, but it felt like forever,” she said through tears.
Toxic Workplace Allegations: Drug Use, Violence, and Exhaustion
Beyond the sexual assault claims, “Mia” painted a grim picture of Combs’ abusive management style. She described a toxic environment where employees were regularly subjected to erratic outbursts and physical violence. According to her testimony:
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Combs once threw objects at her, including a phone, a bowl of spaghetti, and a laptop.
He pushed her against a wall, into a pool, and once slammed her arm in a bathroom door during an altercation involving her phone.
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The mogul allegedly carried illicit drugs in a "traveling medicine cabinet" and pressured her to use ketamine.
She also testified about the extreme work demands, recalling a period when she worked for five consecutive days without sleep, relying on Adderall to stay awake. This led to a physical and emotional breakdown.
“My hearing went out. I couldn’t see straight. I was hysterical and couldn’t stop crying,” she told the jury. Only then, she said, was she allowed to rest.
Combs Faces Serious Federal Charges
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One count of racketeering conspiracy
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Two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion
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Two counts of interstate transportation for the purpose of engaging in prostitution
Prosecutors allege that Combs used his business empire as a front to facilitate criminal activities, including:
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Organizing “freak offs”—sex parties where women were coerced into participation
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Using weapons, arson, and kidnapping to silence accusers and maintain control
Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges. If convicted, he could face life imprisonment.
A Pattern of Alleged Abuse
Public and Legal Repercussions
As the trial garners national attention, the implications for Combs—and the wider entertainment industry—are profound. Advocates are calling the case a watershed moment for accountability in music and media, drawing parallels to other high-profile abuse cases.
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