US EditionThe Latest: Singer Dawn Richard Takes the Stand
- Singer Dawn Richard testified on May 16 during Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in a Manhattan courtroom.
- The trial follows numerous civil lawsuits and criminal charges after Combs' 2023 arrest, with Richard accusing him of sexual assault and abuse during their years working together.
- Richard described witnessing Combs physically assault Cassie Ventura multiple times, including an incident in 2009 where Combs tried to hit Ventura with a skillet at his home.
- Prosecutor Maurene Comey said the government aims to finish its case within six weeks and stated the evidence shows Combs used coercion and violence to support racketeering charges.
- Combs denies all allegations and has pleaded not guilty, while Richard and Ventura's testimonies highlight alleged abuses implicating a broader pattern of exploitation.
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The Latest: Singer Dawn Richard takes the stand
NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Dawn Richard took the witness stand late Friday afternoon after R&B singer Cassie testified for a fourth day in Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial. Prosecutors allege that the hip hop mogul used his fame and fortune to orchestrate an empire of exploitation, coercing women into abusive sex parties. His lawyers argue that all the sexual acts were consensual, and although he could be violent, he never veered into sex …
Who is Dawn Richard? What to Know About the Singer Testifying in Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial
Dawn Richard, a former member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ musical trio and the girl group Danity Kane, is set to testify against the rap mogul on the fourth day of his sex trafficking trial.
Diddy Trial: Danity Kane Alum Dawn Richard Set to Testify Next
Days after it was reported that Danity Kane singer Aubrey O’Day will testify at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial, it looks like her bandmate Dawn Richard is also taking the stand. Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has been on the stand for four days already. Dawn could be one of the next witnesses. It would be no surprise if Dawn is asked about Cassie and Diddy’s relationship. In 2024, Richard filed a lawsuit against Diddy, claiming …
Who Is Dawn Richard And How Is She Linked To The Diddy Trial?
The trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs is reaching the end of its first week in New York City. He is currently facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution in court. In addition to the criminal charges, he faces a range of civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault, rape and abuse over a 20 year period. He denies all allegations and has pleaded not guilty in court. Given Diddy's status as a music mogul, it's …
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