Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former personal assistant testified at his sex trafficking trial, revealing the music mogul got “extremely creative” when under the influence of drugs. Brendan Paul, 26, told the court he bought cocaine and other substances for Combs around five to ten times, spending up to $500 per purchase. Despite acknowledging he only used the drugs once while on vacation with Combs, Paul testified that Combs’ behavior changed significantly when high.
Prosecutors aim to prove Combs oversaw a large-scale racketeering operation, where employees were pressured to engage in illicit activities, including buying drugs for him. However, defense lawyers argue Combs did not commit federal crimes and that prosecutors have exposed domestic violence during the trial.
Combs has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail. The prosecution is expected to rest their case by Monday, while a defense presentation will last from two to five days. Paul’s testimony marks an important part of the trial, as he provides insight into Combs’ behavior when under the influence.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/sean-combs-diddy-trial-drugs-6c359cc7ca6dd73a02ad4a308850fbc7