Witness: Christopher Ignacio

Christopher Ignacio’s Testimony in Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Trial: Day 11 Highlights On May 28, 2025, during Day 11 of Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Officer Christopher Ignacio testified at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in New York. Ignacio, the prosecution’s 18th witness, recounted his response to a reported break-in at rapper Scott 'Kid Cudi' Mescudi’s Hollywood home on December 22, 2011, an incident allegedly involving Combs. His testimony aimed to support the prosecution’s racketeering conspiracy charge by linking Combs to a pattern of violent acts, including the alleged break-in, which followed Combs learning of Kid Cudi’s relationship with Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura. Ignacio began by describing the events of December 22, 2011. He told the jury he and his partner received a radio call around 8:20 a.m. for a possible burglary at Kid Cudi’s residence. Upon arriving, Ignacio noticed a black Cadillac Escalade parked in front of the house. As their patrol car approached, the Escalade sped off, which Ignacio found suspicious. He testified that the vehicle’s rapid departure suggested someone was fleeing the scene, aligning with Kid Cudi’s prior testimony that Combs had broken into his home that morning after discovering his relationship with Ventura. Ignacio then detailed his interaction with Kid Cudi at the scene. He said Kid Cudi reported that his security cameras had been tampered with, Christmas gifts for his family were opened, and his dog was locked in the bathroom, leaving the dog visibly distressed. Ignacio confirmed that Kid Cudi filed a police report, believing Combs was responsible for the break-in as an act of intimidation. Ignacio’s observations supported Kid Cudi’s account, providing law enforcement documentation of the incident. He also testified about the condition of the property, noting there were no signs of forced entry, which Kid Cudi later confirmed during his testimony on May 22, admitting he had left his front door unlocked. Ignacio said Kid Cudi appeared shaken but did not report any physical confrontation with Combs, as Combs had already left by the time police arrived. Ignacio’s testimony focused on the immediate aftermath, including Kid Cudi’s statements and the suspicious presence of the Escalade, which matched the description given by Combs’ former assistant, Capricorn Clark, who testified on May 27 that she was in the vehicle with Combs during the incident. During cross-examination by defense attorney Brian Steel, Ignacio faced questions about the details of his 2011 police report. Steel pressed Ignacio on whether he noted the black Cadillac Escalade in his report, to which Ignacio responded that he did, though he couldn’t recall if he recorded its license plate. Steel also asked if Ignacio had spoken directly to Combs or confirmed his presence at the scene, and Ignacio admitted he had not, as Combs was gone before police arrived. The defense aimed to highlight the lack of direct evidence tying Combs to the break-in, emphasizing that Ignacio’s observations relied on Kid Cudi’s statements and the circumstantial presence of the Escalade. On redirect, the prosecution asked Ignacio if the rapid departure of the Escalade raised concerns about a potential suspect. Ignacio affirmed that it did, stating, 'It’s not normal for a vehicle to speed off like that when police arrive,' reinforcing the suspicious nature of the incident. He clarified that his role was to document the scene and take Kid Cudi’s report, not to investigate Combs’ involvement directly at the time. Ignacio’s testimony concluded after a brief redirect, marking him as the first witness of the day.

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