Introduction
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing explosive allegations in federal court. Graphic designer Bryana Bongolan testified that the rapper once dangled her over the edge of a 17th-floor apartment balcony and later threw a knife at R&B singer Cassie Ventura. This shocking courtroom revelation adds to a series of abuse claims made against Combs in an ongoing criminal case involving racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
The Testimony That Stunned the Court
On Wednesday, Bongolan described a terrifying night in September 2016, when Combs allegedly entered Ms Ventura’s apartment and screamed at her, “You know what the (expletive) you did,” before lifting her onto a balcony railing and throwing her onto patio furniture. Prosecutors showed photos of bruises and puncture wounds on Bongolan’s leg, with embedded metadata proving the date.
The federal trial is now in its fourth week and has seen multiple witnesses testify to a pattern of violence and manipulation by the music icon. Bongolan claimed she still suffers from night terrors and paranoia following the incident.
Additional Allegations of Abuse
Bongolan testified that she witnessed Combs physically and emotionally abuse Ventura, including pounding on her apartment door at night and appearing during a FaceTime call where Ventura had a black eye. She also described an incident during a Malibu photoshoot where Combs told her, “I’m the devil, and I could kill you.”
Her testimony corroborates earlier claims made by Ventura, who said she witnessed Combs pull Bongolan back over the railing and throw her to the ground. This aligns with the now widely circulated “Cassie Video”, authenticated in court by forensic video editor Frank Piazza.
Cross-Examination Raises Doubts
Defense attorney Nicole Westmoreland tried to discredit Bongolan’s credibility. During a tense cross-examination, Bongolan often responded that she couldn’t recall specific details from previous interviews with federal prosecutors — even those from two days prior. Questions centered on discrepancies in when and where alleged threats were made.
While the defense hopes to challenge the consistency of her account, the emotional impact of Bongolan’s testimony, backed by photo and video evidence, was clear in the courtroom.
Pattern of Allegations
Dozens of civil suits have been filed against Combs, with both men and women accusing him of abuse. Ms Ventura, Combs’ ex-girlfriend, is considered the prosecution’s key witness. According to Reuters, Ventura confirmed Bongolan’s account under oath, adding credibility to the string of violent incidents Combs is alleged to have committed.
What’s Next in the Trial?
Bongolan is expected to return to the stand Thursday. Following her will be another key witness testifying under the pseudonym “Jane.” Her testimony may take several days and is expected to include new details about the alleged trafficking operations.
Conclusion
The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is shaping up to be one of the most explosive celebrity legal battles in recent history. As more testimonies surface, the pressure mounts on the defense to explain not only the alleged balcony assault but a broader pattern of abuse and criminal behavior.
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