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Day 5 of the Diddy Trial: Dawn Richards Testifies, Cassie Ventura Concludes Testimony

  • May 17, 2025
  • Trent Lucas
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Day five of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ federal trial brought explosive twists and turns in court as former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richards took the stand to testify about alleged threats and violence she witnessed with her own eyes. Her highly anticipated testimony follows very emotional and, at times, explosive testimony by Cassie, star prosecution witness and one of Combs’ most prominent accusers.

On Day 5 of the Diddy trial, Cassie completed her testimony, but the court still struggled with issues of trial timing, witness credibility, and evidence admissibility. Battle lines are being drawn for this prolonged showdown between prosecution and defense, with each side accusing the other of delaying and thwarting the court’s aspirations.

Graphic and Complicated Testimony of Cassie Ventura

Ventura’s testimony has painted a disturbing portrait of her relationship with Combs. She testified about instances of physical violence, such as being attacked during a 2016 encounter in a Los Angeles hotel and yanked down a hallway in what is characterized as a “freak off.” She described Combs systematically removing access to her car, phone, and watch during tantrums, allegedly over everything from jealousy to perceived disrespect.

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The courtroom saw a string of incendiary text messages between the two, dating back as far as 2012, as well as others associated with allegations of violence and threatened rape. Ventura spoke of  raping her in August 2018, then having consensual sex with him several weeks later, an element of testimony upon which the defense hoped to capitalize in challenging the legitimacy of her claims.

Prosecutors claim the trauma Ventura suffered caused complicated behaviors and contradictions, typical of abusive relationships. The defense, however, has attempted to show Ventura benefited professionally from her relationship with Combs, citing studio time, event appearances like at the Met Gala, and access to top artists.

Evidence Battles and Rejected Footage

One point of contention was a video the defense attempted to introduce as evidence showing Combs in the wilderness contemplating his faith and spiritual growth. The government objected, stating the video would result in jury nullification rather than provide context. Judge Subramanian allowed Ventura to see the video and respond to questions about it, but prevented the jurors from viewing it.

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Also presented was audio of Ventura in an angry exchange, raging about a potential sex tape and threatening the person she thought had it. The defense employed this as evidence to question Ventura’s image as powerless or unaware that she had options, whereas prosecutors invoked it as proof of psychological distress.

The Long-Awaited Testimony: Dawn Richards Testimony of Abuse

With Cassie Ventura’s testimony reaching it’s end, attention turned Friday as Dawn Richards testified to witnessing Combs’ alleged abuse. A former protégée of Combs and member of his groups Danity Kane and Dirty Money, Richards gave chilling accounts of an occurrence within Combs’ Los Angeles home in 2009.

Richards laid out how Combs was angry about the missing phone, then physically attacked Ventura, allegedly slamming her on the floor and punching her with a skillet of eggs. She said the fight escalated when Combs dragged Ventura upstairs by the neck, and she heard shattering glass.

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Her own testimony is likely to assist the government in its argument that Combs used dominance through violence and intimidation, not only on Ventura but on other companions as well. Richards has also filed an independent civil suit against Combs, claiming he groped, assaulted, and imprisoned her.

What Dawn Richards’ Testimony Brings to the Story

As Dawn Richards testifies, she adds a potent new dimension to the prosecution case, one rooted not only in Ventura’s past but backed up by an independent witness with her own legal complaint. Her allegations of violence, weapons, and intimidation lend plausibility to the general charges of abuse and racketeering activity.

Richards also described how Combs and his staff allegedly attempted to intimidate her, pointing to the prosecution’s narrative that Combs used his influence and power in an effort to muzzle wrongdoing.

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Conclusion: A Critical Turning Point as Dawn Richards Testifies

With testimony by Dawn Richards and Ventura’s testimony concluded, Day 5 of Diddy’s trial is a turning point to what has been a rollercoaster and highly emotional courtroom thriller. The focus on speed by Judge Subramanian, combined with the prosecution’s strategy of padding out Ventura’s testimony with third-party witnesses, sets the stage for what may be the pivotal next phase of the trial.

As Dawn Richards testifies to what she attests to having seen firsthand, her testimony will either validate the government’s charges of systemic abuse or give the defense yet another source to debunk. Whatever the case, one thing is sure: the courtroom will remain a hotbed of high stakes and intense heat as the trial enters into next week.

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