Kathy, the former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, is expected to be one of the initial witnesses in a federal trial concerning serious allegations against him, according to prosecutors.
The singer, known as Cassandra Ventura, will be the third witness once the trial begins, as the hip-hop mogul faces accusations of extensive sexual misconduct, as noted by Mourene Comey.
The first two witnesses will include an escort and another individual who is set to testify on Monday due to scheduling issues, the federal sources reported.
A Friday disclosure indicated that the final stages of jury selection are delayed until Monday morning. Judge Arun Subramanian has permitted the Combs’ legal team to expedite the selection process despite potential backlash from prosecutors.
Combs’ attorneys raised concerns that more jurors might withdraw from the case following one panelist citing “security concerns” earlier in the week.
The twelve jurors and six alternates will be sworn in on Monday morning, with opening statements expected in this highly publicized case, the judge mentioned.
Key evidence may include a 2016 video featuring Ventura during a troubling incident at a hotel, which is set to be shown in court.
Prosecutors have requested that Ventura, who is pregnant, be allowed breaks every 90 minutes during her testimony.
Currently, Combs remains in custody in Brooklyn, perceived as a potential “danger to society” due to alleged efforts to contact witnesses involved in the case.
Federal authorities accuse Combs of coercing women into performing sexual acts during drug-fueled sessions, where he would watch them engage with male escorts.
Per the indictment, Combs allegedly used sexual acts as a means to manipulate and control women’s compliance with his requests.
He has faced multiple allegations of abuse, including an incident where he reportedly dangled one victim from his apartment balcony.
Despite the accusations, the rapper maintains his innocence regarding conspiracy charges linked to prostitution and sex trafficking. His legal representation will argue that his actions were consensual and not of a criminal nature.
