In the ongoing federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, a former assistant—identified in court as Mia—offered an emotional testimony detailing years of alleged abuse during her time working for the hip-hop mogul. Her account spanned claims of physical, emotional, and sexual misconduct, as well as the impact it had on both her and Diddy’s former partner, Cassie Ventura.
Mia described an environment marked by volatility. “He’s thrown things at me. He’s thrown me against the wall. He’s thrown me into a pool,” she said, painting a picture of daily unpredictability. She also recalled Diddy physically attacking Ventura, including one instance that left her bleeding on a hotel floor.
Her testimony followed that of Ventura’s stylist, Deonte Nash, who testified that Diddy exerted controlling influence over the singer’s life and career. Nash described moments of rage and isolation, suggesting that the emotional toll was profound. Diddy, now 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Mia details years of alleged abuse and coercion under Diddy’s control
Mia said the alleged abuse began in 2009, during Diddy’s 40th birthday at the Plaza Hotel. She testified that she woke up disoriented in his suite and believed she had been sexually assaulted. “I thought it would never happen again,” she said, citing fear of retaliation as a reason she didn’t come forward sooner. Over time, she said the pattern escalated—with further incidents at Diddy’s home in Los Angeles and on his private jet. She testified that the dynamic blurred the line between professional duty and personal violation, saying she felt incapable of saying “no,” even to minor demands.
Mia described how the trauma stayed buried for years. She feared losing her job and didn’t think reporting the abuse would lead to action. “I thought no one would believe me,” she said, calling it the most shameful and dehumanizing period of her life. She also testified that Diddy monitored her movements and pressured her into drug use, including ketamine, in settings she described as coercive. The work itself, she said, was relentless—long hours, little sleep, and no formal recognition.
