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Contains some sexual content.

Diddy On Trial, Diddy On Trial, Expert witness, seized items and hotel clean ups

Diddy On Trial

Diddy On Trial

Expert witness, seized items and hotel clean ups

May 21, 2025

11 minutes

Available for over a year

A warning, this episode contains references to domestic abuse and drugs

A Homeland Security agent gave further evidence on what was seized from Sean Combs’ Miami property during federal raids, including parts of a semi-automatic rifle, drugs including MDMA and ketamine, and lingerie, baby oil and high heels.

Expert witness Dr Dawn Hughes testified as a clinical psychologist and outlined how trauma can affect memory and behaviour, stating that delayed PTSD and fragmented recall are common among abuse victims.

George Kaplan, a former assistant at Combs Enterprises, told the court he was responsible for preparing hotel bags for Combs that included candles, baby oil and drugs, paid for with a corporate credit card.

And anticipation builds for the testimony of musician Kid Cudi, once romantically linked to Cassie. He is expected to appear in court as one of five witnesses scheduled for tomorrow.

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC's BBC’s Nada Tawfik about the day in court.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.

The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.

Details of organisations in the UK offering information and with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty

Series Producer: Laura Jones

Sound Design: Mark Burrows

Senior Journalist: Chrystal Genesis

Executive Producer: Louise Clarke

Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine

Editor: Clare Fordham

Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale

Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland

Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller