Diddyās ex tells court she āenjoyed taking care of himā
During the first day of cross-examination by Diddyās defence lawyer, āJaneā said she enjoyed taking care of Sean āDiddyā Combs. His former partner is testifying under the pseudonym āJaneā to protect her identity.She told the court she would bathe him and fall asleep with him while watching television after āhotel nightsā where she would have sex with male entertainers as Combs watched. āJaneā also testified that she still loved him.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to NPR music reporter Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento about the day in court.Sean āDiddyā 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 doesnāt sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionlinePresenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Executive Producer: Nik Sindle
Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller
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11:38
Diddyās ex: 'I wanted to stop having sex with other men'
The former partner of Sean āDiddyā Combs has testified about wanting to stop having sex with other men, and told the court about their arguments.āJaneā, who is using a pseudonym to protect her identity, told the court they had both been physically violent and that Diddy āpunched, kicked and dragged herā. āJaneā will be cross-examined by Sean āDiddyā Combsā defence team on Tuesday.The judge also gave the government prosecutors a day to respond to a motion for a mistrial that Diddyās legal team filed over the weekend, which alleged prosecutorial misconduct.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to CBS national news correspondent Jericka Duncan about the day in court.Sean āDiddyā 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 doesnāt sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionlinePresenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller
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10:30
Diddyās former girlfriend āJaneā says heās still paying her rent
Jane - a pseudonym to protect her identity - tells the court Diddy is still paying her rent, even though she is a witness for the prosecution. The jury hears she didnāt want to take part in the so called āhotel nightsā when she had a period, and sent Diddy a picture of a used tampon to prove this. She says this upset Combs, who accused her of going back on her offer to have a hotel session.Jane says she regularly suffered from pain and UTIs as a result of the āHotel Nightsā. She would usually take a lot of drugs, but on a couple of occasions she remained sober. One time she says she threw up after having sex with two men. She says Combs told her to carry on with a third man.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC digital reporter Sakshi Venkatraman about the day in court.Sean āDiddyā 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 doesnāt sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionlinePresenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Senior Journalist: Charlotte McDonald
Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller
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14:38
Judge threatens to remove Diddy from courtroom
The judge in the trial of Sean āDiddyā Combs has warned his lawyers that he may be removed from the courtroom, unless he stops trying to interact with the jury.Judge Subramanian said that he had seen Diddy nodding towards jurors. Meanwhile, one of Diddyās former girlfriends, who is testifying under the pseudonym āJaneā, has started to give evidence. She told the court that they dated between 2021 and 2024.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York correspondent Nada Tawfik about the week in court and hears analysis from criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent.Sean āDiddyā 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 doesnāt sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionlinePresenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Senior Journalist: Chrystal Genesis
Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller
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24:12
Bryana 'Bana' Bongolan testifies about ābalcony danglingā by Diddy
Bryana āBanaā Bongolan has testified about being held over a balcony by Sean āDiddyā Combs in 2016. She also told the court about her regular drug use with her friend Cassie Ventura. Ms Bongolan was questioned by Diddyās defence lawyer about her memory of events.Frank Piazza, a forensic audio and video editor, also gave evidence about the CCTV video which showed Diddy assault Cassie in a hotel in 2016. He told the court that the footage had not been altered.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York correspondent Nada Tawfik about the day in court.Sean āDiddyā 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 doesnāt sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionlinePresenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Senior Producer: 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
Diddy on Trial is the podcast on the ground in New York, covering the high-stakes trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs as he faces federal charges in court. He denies all the charges against him.Hosted by Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty, the series follows every twist and turn of the case, bringing you the latest developments as they happen.
Each episode breaks down the legal arguments, unpacks the conspiracy theories swirling around the case, and answers audience questions with insight from expert guests and BBC correspondents. Whether you're following for the drama, the legal intrigue, or the cultural impact, Diddy on Trial keeps you informed and in the know.