The revelation got here throughout Daybreak Richard’s dramatic testimony delivered Monday (Could 19) in Diddy’s ongoing federal trial.
USHER, Ne-Yo and Interscope Information co-founder Jimmy Iovine have been current at a restaurant when Diddy allegedly punched Cassie Ventura within the abdomen. The revelation got here throughout Daybreak Richard’s dramatic testimony delivered Monday (Could 19) in Diddy’s ongoing federal trial.
The previous Danity Kane member was questioned by Diddy’s lawyer, Nicole Westmoreland, in Manhattan federal courtroom about why she didn’t point out that these high-profile people have been on the West Hollywood restaurant the place the alleged assault happened.
When requested by Westmoreland if there was a motive she omitted their names in her account to the federal government, Richard replied, “She simply requested me who was there.” Pressed additional about why she hadn’t recognized them particularly, Richard mentioned, “I’m undecided.”
It stays unclear from Richard’s testimony whether or not USHER, Ne-Yo or Iovine really witnessed the alleged assault.
Richard’s look on the stand marked the start of the second week in Diddy’s intercourse trafficking and racketeering trial, following earlier testimony from ex Cassie Ventura. Richard, who rose to fame on MTV’s “Making the Band” and later sued Diddy for alleged sexual abuse and for witnessing him bodily abuse Ventura, added to the rising checklist of celebrities related to the case.
Throughout her testimony, Richard recounted that Diddy and Ventura had a quiet argument on the restaurant earlier than Diddy allegedly struck Ventura within the stomach. Ventura bent over in ache, after which Diddy advised her to go away.
Richard testified that the couple continued arguing in a automobile, the place Diddy allegedly grabbed Ventura by the neck, slapped her, and ordered her to be quiet, whereas safety workers didn’t intervene and the remainder of the experience was silent.
USHER, who beforehand lived in Diddy’s New York mansion as a teen throughout the so-called “Puffy Taste Camp,” has spoken publicly about witnessing uncommon habits in Diddy’s circle, although not particularly in regards to the alleged assault. Ne-Yo has additionally confronted scrutiny for his affiliation with Diddy’s, although there’s no direct testimony linking him to witnessing any incidents.
Diddy has pleaded not responsible to all expenses, which embody intercourse trafficking, racketeering and facilitating prostitution. He faces the potential for life in jail if convicted
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