Sean Combs Paid Security Guard $100K to Bury Cassie Ventura Assault Video, Trial Testimony Reveals

Security Guard's Testimony

• 📌 A hotel security supervisor testified that Sean Combs paid him $100,000 to suppress a video of him assaulting Cassie Ventura.
• 💡 The security official, Eddie Garcia, stated he accepted the payoff to delete what Combs believed was the only copy of the video.
• 💬 Garcia recounted that Combs sounded nervous during a phone call, admitting he had too much to drink and that "things with women" led to the incident, expressing concern the video "could ruin him."
• 🤝 Garcia testified that Combs directly communicated with him, met him, and handed him the money, calling him "my angel."

Prosecution's Case and Legal Context

• 🎯 The testimony is considered crucial evidence for the prosecution in proving racketeering conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
• ⚖️ While Combs's lawyers state he takes responsibility for domestic violence in the video, he has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy, and prostitution.
• 🗣️ Ventura testified that she was attempting to leave one of Combs's "freakoffs."

Upcoming Testimony

• 🎤 The jury may soon hear from a third alleged victim, who is expected to testify for up to five days under the pseudonym Jane.
• 📍 The proceedings are taking place at federal court in Lower Manhattan.