Diddy Trial: Key Witness Granted Immunity, Expert Testimony on Abuse

Immunity for Former Assistant

• 🎤 A former personal assistant to Sean Combs, George Kaplan, was granted immunity before testifying in the federal sex crimes trial.
• ⚠️ Kaplan stated he planned to plead the fifth amendment regarding questions about his employment with Combs.
• 🏨 He testified that his role included tidying hotel rooms, which he implied was to prevent hotels from selling embarrassing videos and images of Combs.

Expert Testimony on Abuse

• 🧠 Dr. Don Hughes, an expert in sexual abuse and domestic violence, testified that repeated exposure to violence can make it harder for victims to plan their escape, causing their brains to organize around fear and survival.
• ⚖️ Defense attorneys for Combs objected to Dr. Hughes's testimony and attempted to discredit him, questioning his hourly rate and his experience testifying in defense of men accused of sex crimes.

Evidence Presented

• 🕵️ A Homeland Security special agent presented dozens of pairs of 7-inch stilettos, various drugs, and disassembled automatic weapons found during a search of Combs's Miami estate.
• 🔫 Defense attorneys questioned the agent about whether photos of Combs with these guns were sought, to which the agent responded they were not located.

Anticipated Testimony

• 🎤 The testimony of Kid Cudi, initially expected today, was postponed and is now anticipated for the following day.