The Diddy sex-trafficking trial just hit a major twist, one of the prosecution’s key witnesses has gone missing, and it’s already throwing the case into chaos.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the once-untouchable hip-hop mogul, is facing serious charges in federal court, but things got rocky fast when a witness known as “Victim-3” vanished just before the trial kicked off on Monday.
The woman was supposed to testify about how Diddy allegedly “sexually exploited” her, a central part of the prosecution’s case. But as of Sunday night, she was nowhere to be found. No phone calls, no updates, just gone. Now there’s talk she might be avoiding contact out of fear for her safety, and honestly, given the high-profile nature of this trial and the charges involved, that wouldn’t be surprising.
Diddy’s legal team isn’t wasting a second. Led by Marc Agnifilo, Teny Geragos, and Brian Steel, they’re reportedly prepping to use the disappearance as leverage. According to sources close to the case, they may file for a mistrial or push for a delay in the proceedings altogether. And if the judge agrees, the trial could be paused before it even properly begins.
For context, this whole mess started with Diddy’s arrest last September. He was hit with charges like racketeering, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution. The case is being handled by the US Attorney’s office in the Southern District of New York, but so far, the feds haven’t commented on the missing witness.
Outside the Manhattan federal courthouse, everything was set for opening arguments, but now, it’s all hanging in the balance.
One major player who is expected to take the stand is Cassie Ventura, yes, that Cassie. The singer and Diddy’s ex, who had previously filed a civil assault and abuse suit against him, will reportedly testify under her real name as “Victim-1.” It’s worth noting she dropped the civil case late last year after allegedly receiving a multi-million-dollar settlement.
Even more shocking? Diddy’s own defense team has acknowledged there was domestic violence during his 11-year relationship with Cassie, from 2007 to 2018. But they claim it was “mutual violence,” suggesting she gave as good as she got. That claim is expected to be picked apart during trial.
As for Diddy himself, he’s been locked up at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center since his arrest. And yes, he plans to testify. According to court documents, he’ll talk openly about his sex life, describing himself as someone who lived an “unconventional” lifestyle, calling it a “swinger” phase. His lawyers insist that the so-called “freak offs” mentioned in the indictment were 100% consensual.
The rapper-mogul has pleaded not guilty three times now, and despite the growing list of charges and accusations, he and his team continue to frame the case as a smear campaign built on exaggeration and tabloid-style drama.
But none of that changes the fact that a key witness vanishing on the eve of trial is a huge deal. Whether she shows up or not could change everything, from how the trial unfolds to whether it happens at all this week. Either way, the Diddy sex-trafficking trial is already off to a dramatic, unpredictable start, and we haven’t even heard a single piece of courtroom testimony yet.
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