Diddy Trial Day 15: Security Guard Testifies to $100K Bribe for Cassie Ventura Video

Security Guard's Testimony on Video Incident

• 💡 Eddie Garcia, a security guard, testified about being contacted by Diddy's assistant and Diddy himself regarding the Cassie Ventura assault video from the Intercontinental Hotel.
• 📞 Diddy, sounding nervous, asked Garcia to retrieve the video, expressing concern about his reputation being ruined if it got out.
• 💰 Garcia's boss, Bill Madano, agreed to provide the video for $50,000 after Garcia relayed Diddy's offer to "take care of you."

The Video Exchange and NDA

• 🤝 Garcia met Diddy, who confirmed the video was the only copy and requested IDs of the security personnel involved, including Israel Flores (later replaced by Henry Elias).
• ✍️ Garcia signed an NDA with a $1 million penalty for breach of confidentiality, which he admitted not reading due to nervousness.
• 💵 Diddy paid Garcia $100,000 in cash (overpaying the agreed $50,000) and FaceTimed Cassie, who stated she didn't want the video released due to an upcoming movie.

Aftermath and Legal Proceedings

• 🤥 Garcia initially lied to the government about the money and deleted incriminating text messages before obtaining a lawyer and providing truthful testimony.
• 🔍 Defense highlighted Garcia's later attempt to seek employment from Diddy and NDA clauses allowing disclosure to law enforcement or in legal proceedings.
• 📱 Seized phone records from Diddy's assistant revealed a contact named "Eddie my angel," corroborating Garcia's testimony.

CFO Testimony on Business Operations

• 📊 Derek Ferguson, former CFO of Combs Enterprises, testified about Diddy's various businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment and Revolt Films, and their financial structures.
• 💸 Ferguson discussed a $20,000 wire transfer involving Cassie Ventura and her mother, potentially related to the 2011 Kid Cudi incident.
• 🚫 The defense emphasized Diddy's limited unilateral control within his businesses due to boards and partnerships, and Ferguson denied witnessing any crimes or sexual abuse during his 19 years of employment.