Witness: Assistant Mia

“Mia” a.k.a. Victim-4’s Testimony in Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Trial: Days 12 to 14 Highlights From May 29 to June 2, 2025, during Days 12 to 14 of Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan, a former personal assistant, testifying under the pseudonym 'Mia' and identified as Victim-4, took the stand at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in New York. Mia, the prosecution’s 20th witness, provided a detailed account of her experiences working for Combs from 2009 to 2017, alleging repeated sexual assaults, physical violence, and coercion. Her testimony aimed to support the prosecution’s claims of Combs’ use of violence, intimidation, and forced labor as part of a criminal enterprise, central to the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Mia began her testimony on May 29, describing her role as Combs’ personal assistant and director of development and acquisition for his music business, starting at age 25. She told the jury that her relationship with Combs initially felt supportive, with him treating her like a 'best friend,' but it quickly deteriorated into a cycle of abuse. Mia alleged that Combs sexually assaulted her multiple times, beginning a few months into her employment in 2009 at the Plaza Hotel in New York during his 40th birthday party. She testified that Combs offered her two shots, which 'hit me kinda hard,' before leaning in to kiss her against a wall and assaulting her. Mia said she 'froze' and felt the assault, though brief, 'felt like forever,' leaving her 'terrified.' She described subsequent assaults as sporadic, noting a 'dark feeling in my stomach' associated with the trauma, though she couldn’t recall every instance. She recounted another assault in 2015 at Combs’ Los Angeles home during a 'freak-off.' Mia testified that Combs gave her a pill, which left her unable to consent, and then assaulted her while she was under the influence. She alleged that Combs frequently forced her to take drugs during these events, which he referred to as 'freak-offs'—drug-fueled sexual encounters with male sex workers that he directed and recorded. Mia also described cleaning hotel rooms after these events, calling them 'destroyed,' a task that reinforced her sense of entrapment. She told the jury she witnessed Combs physically assault Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura on multiple occasions, seeing Ventura with black eyes, fat lips, bruising, and gashes. Once, Ventura ran into Mia’s room screaming, 'You gotta help me, he’s going to kill me,' highlighting the fear Combs instilled. Mia testified about the physical violence she endured, alleging Combs threw objects at her, slammed her against walls, threw her into a pool, tossed an ice bucket on her head, and once slammed her arm into a door, applying pressure until she was bruised. She said she lived in constant fear of Combs, believing she 'would be hurt' or killed if she defied him. Mia recalled an incident in South Africa where Combs threatened to fire her and 'tell everything,' which she understood as a threat to reveal the assault to Ventura, who was dating Combs at the time. She told the court she felt 'trapped,' unable to report the abuse because 'Puff was above the police,' citing instances where Combs’ name or presence influenced police behavior, such as when an officer let her go after a traffic stop upon realizing she worked for him. Mia also alleged that Combs used blackmail to control her, threatening to expose the assaults to others, including Ventura, as if Mia were complicit. She testified that her job included managing Combs’ social media, and she faced punishment—like threats to her job—if she failed tasks, such as posting for his birthday. Mia said she was 'always' afraid of physical harm if she said 'no' to Combs about anything, not just sexual demands. She didn’t disclose the assaults until June 2024, after 28 meetings with prosecutors, explaining, 'I was still deeply ashamed and wanted to die with this.' She told the jury, 'I have never lied in this courtroom,' emphasizing her commitment to the truth. During cross-examination by defense attorney Brian Steel, which spanned nearly two days and concluded on June 2, Mia faced aggressive questioning aimed at undermining her credibility. Steel presented social media posts and messages where Mia praised Combs, calling him a 'mentor,' 'legend,' and 'the coolest alien rock star unicorn pizza slice.' He highlighted a 2014 scrapbook Mia made for Combs’ 45th birthday, with a note expressing admiration, and a 2015 birthday post on the anniversary of her alleged first assault, asking how she could celebrate someone who traumatized her. Mia responded that the posts reflected her job duties and the 'highs' of working for Combs, explaining, 'Instagram was a place to show how great your life was, even if it was not true.' She said the cycle of abuse was 'confusing,' marked by 'ups and downs and violence,' and that she was 'young and manipulated,' lacking the awareness to speak out earlier. Steel also showed a March 2018 text where Mia sent Combs a message with a heart emoji after Kim Porter’s passing, questioning how she could still be under his 'grip.' Mia countered that she remained 'psychologically' affected by Combs, despite leaving his employment in 2017 after receiving a $400,000 settlement for unpaid overtime and severance. Steel asked if her allegations were false, suggesting Combs never assaulted her, to which Mia firmly replied, 'Everything I’ve said in this courtroom is true.' The defense argued her affectionate interactions contradicted her claims, but Mia maintained that her fear of Combs and the abusive dynamic explained her behavior. On redirect, prosecutors reaffirmed her testimony about the assaults and her role, solidifying her account before her testimony concluded.

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