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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces New Allegations in Ongoing Sex Trafficking Trial

New testimony reveals Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly dangled a friend of his ex-girlfriend off a balcony, intensifying the trial's serious allegations.

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In the ongoing federal trial against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, new testimony from Bryana Bongolan, a friend of ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, revealed a 2016 incident where Combs allegedly dangled her off a 17th-floor balcony. Bongolan described the traumatic experience, claiming Combs yelled at her and threw her onto balcony furniture, resulting in lasting emotional and physical scars. This incident adds to the serious allegations of racketeering and sex trafficking against Combs, who has pleaded not guilty. The trial continues, with more witnesses expected to testify about Combs's alleged abusive behavior over two decades.

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  • The articles present a highly negative portrayal of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, focusing on serious allegations of violence and abuse.
  • Testimonies reveal attempts to suppress evidence, including a $100K payment for a video of an alleged assault.
  • The courtroom atmosphere is tense, with disturbing accounts of intimidation and emotional turmoil faced by witnesses.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Additionally, there are allegations of bribery to suppress evidence related to a 2016 assault on his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has pleaded not guilty to the broader charges. He claims to take responsibility for the incident but denies the charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.

Eddy Garcia, a hotel security guard, testified that Combs allegedly paid $100,000 to suppress video evidence of the 2016 assault. This testimony is significant as it provides direct evidence related to the bribery allegations.

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