Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces sentencing this week after being convicted on prostitution-related charges. Cleared of the more serious counts of sex trafficking and racketeering, the rap mogul’s legal saga isn’t over yet. Host Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty from Diddy on Trial podcast brings you the latest news, reaction and analysis. Fame under Fire is the podcast that takes a deep dive into the celebrity legal battles lighting up your social feeds from Blake Lively V Justin Baldoni to Candace Owens ...
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Fitness Business Podcast: Leadership, Innovation, and Profit
Justin Tamsett | Fitness Business Leader
Are you a gym owner or manager looking to improve conversions from prospects to members, member satisfaction, employee retention, innovation and profitability? Many fitness podcasts focus solely on lead generation, but we believe the real key to long-term success lies in effective leadership and reducing churn of both staff and members. Host Justin "JT" Tamsett, a leader in the global fitness and wellness culture, brings you actionable advice from multiple industry experts in each episode. W ...
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Conscious Leadership: Science-Backed Strategies to Respond, Build Trust, and Lead Fitness Teams with Rachel Russo | Episode 549
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36:35Discover the surprising science behind conscious leadership with Rachel Russo, who reveals how a simple pause and breath can activate your brain’s logic center and shift your leadership style from reactive to responsive. Fitness leaders will learn how journaling daily not only calms the mind but improves immune function and creativity. Plus, explor…
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Cassie Ventura: I still have Diddy nightmares
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28:21Cassie Ventura has said she is worried for her family’s safety ahead of Sean "Diddy" Combs sentencing this week. "I am so scared that if he walks free, his first actions will be swift retribution towards me and others who spoke up,” the R&B singer, who is Combs' ex-girlfriend, wrote in a victim impact statement to the judge. Combs was found guilty …
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Candace Owens hits out at Macrons plus Diddy is "a good man"
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31:57Candace Owens claims she is being “hounded” by the media to distract her from investigating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The right-wing influencer was responding to Fame Under Fire’s exclusive story last week that Brigitte Macron is planning to present “scientific evidence” in the Macrons’ lawsuit against Owens. The Fren…
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AI, Tech & Member Retention: Eric Malzone on Future-Proofing Your Fitness Business | Episode 548
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29:57Curious how technology will redefine fitness? Tune in as fitness industry thought leader Eric Malzone shares his front-line insights after 850+ interviews with fitness visionaries! Discover eye-opening truths on AI, member retention, and industry innovation - all filtered through Eric’s experience from gym owner to podcasting powerhouse. Whether yo…
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Brigitte Macron will present scientific evidence to prove she’s a woman
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39:22Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are planning to present photographic and scientific evidence in their US lawsuit to prove Mrs Macron is a woman. The French president and Mrs Macron will present the documentation in a defamation suit they have taken against the right-wing influencer Candace Owens after she promoted a theory that Brigitte Mac…
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Priscilla denies claim she “pushed Elvis to his death”
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26:51Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty examines the $50m lawsuit which calls Priscilla Presley “a pit viper willing to prey on her own family”. The case, brought by Priscilla’s former business partners Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko against the 80-year-old star, includes accusations of fraud in the inducement, breach of contract, misappropriation of name and …
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Exercise as Medicine: Lisa Dougherty on Turning Gyms into Preventive Care Centers & Fighting Chronic Disease: Episode 547
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30:05What if your gym could be the first line of defense against chronic disease? In this insightful episode of the Fitness Business Podcast, host Justin 'JT' Tamsett discusses the concept of 'Exercise is Medicine' with expert Lisa Dougherty, who has 27+ years of experience in the field. They explore the significant impact of physical inactivity on glob…
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Taylor and Travis: What’s in a billion-dollar prenup?
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27:02How could Taylor Swift protect her assets - and her cats? Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and resident attorney Shaun Kent consider what prenup between the billionaire superstar and her millionaire fiance, Travis Kelce, might look like. Plus, celebrity wedding planner Sarah Haywood explains how NDAs and no-fly zones could keep their big day a private af…
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Blake V Justin: Sexual allegations and talking to the dead
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38:00Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and resident attorney Shaun Kent unpack the months-long legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Lively is suing Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios, and others involved in the production of the movie It Ends With Us. Her allegations include sexual harassment, retaliation, and defamation. All the claims are denied. Law…
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Mastering Body Language & Communication in the Fitness Industry with Mentalist Christopher Carter | Building Trust & Human Connection: Episode 546
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49:18In this engaging episode, communication expert and professional mentalist Christopher Carter joins host Justin “JT” Tamsett to uncover not just the science—but the art—behind effective communication in the fitness industry. With over 30 years of stage experience as a mentalist, Chris reveals how reading body language, mastering first impressions, a…
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‘Free Wendy’ ‘Free Britney’: The truth behind conservatorships
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33:53What’s a guardianship? As media personality Wendy Williams fights hers, we ask criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent how guardianships, also known as conservatorships, like those faced by Williams and Britney Spears work. Plus, when does a rap battle turn into a legal fight? The latest on the Drake lawsuit about Kendrick Lamar song ‘Not Like Us’. It…
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Prince Andrew and Epstein - what's the latest?
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29:48The Duke of York ‘should face further investigation’. That’s according to author Andrew Lownie, who speaks to Anoushka about his biography of Prince Andrew. Buckingham Palace told this podcast: ‘As the Duke of York is not a working member of the Royal Family, we would not speak for him, and we would not comment on this matter.’ Prince Andrew’s team…
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s former partner Gina Huynh speaks out to support him. She was ‘Victim 3’ in the indictment and supposed to take the stand to give evidence against Combs during trial, but didn’t turn up. Meanwhile, Combs is refused bail ahead of sentencing in October for transportation for prostitution. Sex worker Bonnie Blue tells us she’s deci…
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Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and guests discuss an advertising campaign starring actress Sydney Sweeney for American Eagle which has prompted criticism for what some describe as eugenic overtones. The advert’s wordplay on “jeans” and “genes” has led to accusations of racial insensitivity and critics argue the campaign invokes language historically li…
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Kanye West’s ex-assistant 'has gone into hiding' after filing sexual assault claims
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28:42Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty and guests discuss the latest allegations against Kanye West from his former chief of staff. He denies all the claims from Lauren Pischiotta. A warning, this programme contains graphic descriptions of rape and sexual assault allegations. They also talk through Nicki Minaj’s latest social media spat with SZA and how Sean ‘…
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Celebrities, athletes, politicians, influencers and even royalty can all land in the firing line. Why does it matter? Because we invest in them. We give them space in our homes, our budgets, our feeds, and sometimes, our hearts. We put them on pedestals. So when they fall, we want the truth. But in an age of AI-generated “evidence”, misinformation,…
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Mastering Gym Marketing & Management through Authentic Branding: Kim Gouch, Dan Young & Dr. Patrick Porter: Episode 545
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45:22In this episode of the Fitness Business Podcast, host Justin ‘JT’ Tamsett engages with Kim Gouch, Chief Brand Officer at Retro Fitness, to dive into effective gym marketing and management by building an authentic brand. Kim emphasizes how understanding current fitness industry trends and fostering internal brand evangelists is crucial for a cohesiv…
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It’s the end of Diddy on Trial, but the start of something new. Fame Under Fire is coming.By BBC Sounds
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Diddy on Trial - Investigating Diddy's secret world, plus verdict reaction
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25:40The trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is over. He has been cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering with conspiracy, and found guilty of transportation for prostitution. He is due to be sentenced at a later date. But discussions go on about power dynamics and working practices in the music industry, as well as about coercion, control and consent. Anou…
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Diddy on Trial - Diddy bail hearing gets heated
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23:24Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after being found guilty of transportation for prostitution. He was cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking charges earlier on Wednesday, after the jury reached a partial verdict. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC New York digital reporter Sakshi Venkatraman and criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent. Deta…
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Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is found not guilty of racketeering, and not guilty of sex trafficking ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as 'Jane'. He is found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, related to both women. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is in court to see Combs' reaction as the verdict is read out. De…
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Diddy on Trial - Jury reaches partial verdict
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5:49The jury has reached a partial verdict during the second day of deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs's criminal trial. The jury has reached a verdict on four of the five counts Diddy faces, but are unable to on the fifth - the racketeering conspiracy charge. The judge has told the jurors to carry on deliberating on the final charge. Anoushka Mutanda…
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Diddy on Trial - Jury sent out to decide Diddy verdict
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6:08The jury have been sent out in the trial after being instructed by the judge to consider each of the charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Just an hour into deliberations, the jury sent a note to the judge saying they were concerned one of their fellow jurors could not follow the court's instructions. A few hours later, they sent a second note with a…
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Diddy on Trial - Defence says case against Diddy is ‘badly, badly exaggerated’
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13:55Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defence lawyer Marc Agnifilo has told the jury in Diddy’s trial that prosecutors have ‘badly, badly exaggerated’ the case against him. In closing arguments, Agnifilo said there was no way for Diddy to know that Cassie didn’t want to partake in the ‘freak-offs’, citing multiple explicit texts she sent Diddy. Anoushka Mutanda-Doug…
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Diddy on Trial - Prosecutor tells jury it is time for Diddy to face justice
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28:05The lawyers for the prosecution have told the jury that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is the ‘leader of a criminal enterprise’ who used violence and fear in ‘brutal crimes’. At the end of the prosecution’s closing arguments, Assistant US Attorney Christy Slavik said to jurors that it was time to hold Diddy accountable and for him to face justice. On Friday, t…
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Personal Training Business and Marketing Strategies: Brian Keane & Dr. Patrick Porter: Episode 544
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31:11In this dynamic episode, join Justin JT Tamsett and Brian Keane for a dynamic discussion on the evolving world of personal training, where they share practical marketing, business strategies and coaching insights to help personal trainers and fitness professionals thrive in today’s competitive market. You’ll learn about why your personal branding s…
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Diddy on Trial - Diddy thanks judge and says he won’t testify
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13:21Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has told the judge that he will not testify in his trial. Diddy thanked Judge Subramanian and said he had made the decision himself not to take the stand. His defence team argued that prosecutors had failed to prove his alleged crimes. They presented and rested their case in under thirty mins. Both the prosecution and defence are…
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Diddy on Trial - Silence in court as jurors view explicit videos
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10:43Jurors have been watching explicit videos in court, with headphones on, as part of the prosecution’s final few days of evidence. They were also shown explicit text messages between Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, former partner ‘Jane’, sex workers and Diddy’s former chief of staff Kristina Khorram. Joseph Cerciello, a special agent for Homeland Security Invest…
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Diddy on Trial - Diddy's former assistant Brendan Paul takes the stand
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11:43Brendan Paul, who worked for Diddy as his personal assistant for two years, gave evidence. He said he worked 80-100 hours a week and he learnt a lot from his former boss, but now his feelings towards Diddy are 'complicated'. Joseph Cerciello, a special agent for Homeland Security Investigations, started his testimony. He's been reviewing thousands …
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Diddy on Trial - What’s going on with Diddy’s trial as judge cancels court day?
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24:08Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty gets the latest on the case from BBC New York correspondent Nada Tawfik and expert analysis with criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent. Court is cancelled on Wednesday because of a juror who has called in sick, delaying the prosecution’s end of evidence. Thursday is a public holiday in the US, so the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ …
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Diddy on Trial - Judge reprimands lawyers after information leak
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8:39Judge Subramanian has reprimanded prosecution and defence lawyers after confidential information was leaked. Sealed proceedings are not supposed to ever be released to the public. Meanwhile DeLeassa Penland, a special agent with the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, has continued her evidence. The jury has been shown more …
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Diddy on Trial - Juror sent home, plus texts shown between Diddy and Kristina Khorram
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8:48It’s week six of Diddy’s trial and juror number six has been dismissed. Judge Subramanian said they had given inconsistent answers about their home address. An alternate juror has replaced them. Plus more phone recordings and text messages between Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his former chief of staff Kristina Khorram have been shown to the jury. Anoushk…
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Diddy on Trial - Kanye West surprise visit and judge considers dismissing juror
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9:14Rapper Kanye or Ye West paid a visit the courthouse today to support Diddy. He stayed for 40 minutes to watch proceedings. The judge is considering whether to dismiss one of the jurors after the prosecution called for their removal. The juror gave inconsistent answers about where they live. But while the prosecution has been asking for their dismis…
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Diddy on Trial - ‘Jane’ tells court of sex night with different famous rapper
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25:35The former partner of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has finished her fifth and final day of testimony at his trial. ‘Jane’, who is using a pseudonym to protect her identity, was cross-examined by Diddy’s defence and asked more questions by the prosecution. She also told the court about a sex night in Las Vegas with another famous rapper and his girlfriend. Sh…
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AI and Future-Proofing Your Gym in 2025: Shama Hyder & Dr. Patrick Porter: Episode 543
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24:59Become an FBP Insider! Learn more on Patreon. Our FREE LIVE online events created specifically for fitness business owners, managers, and coaches who want to sharpen their skills and grow their business - Learn More! In this episode of the Fitness Business Podcast, host Justin 'JT' Tamsett is joined by AI and digital marketing expert Shama Hyder an…
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Diddy on Trial - ‘Jane’ questioned about sex drugs and underwear she ordered for ‘hotel nights’
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11:09Defence lawyer Teny Geragos continued her cross-examination of ‘Jane’ with more focus the messages between her and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. ‘Jane’ is the pseudonym being used to protect the identity of Diddy’s ex-partner. She was asked about messages which suggest she was planning ‘hotel nights’ for her and Diddy, along with other men. Photos were also …
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Diddy on Trial - Diddy’s ex tells court she ‘enjoyed taking care of him’
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11:38During the first day of cross-examination by Diddy’s defence lawyer, ‘Jane’ said she enjoyed taking care of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. His former partner is testifying under the pseudonym ‘Jane’ to protect her identity. She told the court she would bathe him and fall asleep with him while watching television after ‘hotel nights’ where she would have sex w…
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Diddy on Trial - Diddy’s ex: 'I wanted to stop having sex with other men'
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10:30The former partner of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has testified about wanting to stop having sex with other men, and told the court about their arguments. ‘Jane’, who is using a pseudonym to protect her identity, told the court they had both been physically violent and that Diddy ‘punched, kicked and dragged her’. ‘Jane’ will be cross-examined by Sean ‘Didd…
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Diddy on Trial - Diddy’s former girlfriend “Jane” says he’s still paying her rent
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14:38Jane - 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 didn’t want to take part in the so called “hotel nights” 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…
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Diddy on Trial - Judge threatens to remove Diddy from courtroom
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24:12The judge in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ 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 Diddy’s former girlfriends, who is testifying under the pseudonym ‘Jane’, has started to give evidenc…
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Diddy on Trial - Bryana 'Bana' Bongolan testifies about ‘balcony dangling’ by Diddy
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16:16Bryana ‘Bana’ Bongolan has testified about being held over a balcony by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in 2016. She also told the court about her regular drug use with her friend Cassie Ventura. Ms Bongolan was questioned by Diddy’s defence lawyer about her memory of events. Frank Piazza, a forensic audio and video editor, also gave evidence about the CCTV vid…
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Diddy on Trial - Security officer: Diddy ‘gave me $100,000’ after handing over Cassie video
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13:07Former hotel security officer Eddy Garcia has testified that he was given $100,000 after handing over CCTV video to Diddy, which showed the rapper attack Cassie Ventura in 2016. Garcia also told the court that he signed a non-disclosure agreement, which declared the video was the only one that existed. Also on Tuesday, Derek Ferguson, the former ch…
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Diddy on Trial - Hotel worker: Room needed ‘deep cleaning’ after Diddy stay
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9:06The cross-examination of Diddy’s former assistant has ended, with the woman using the pseudonym ‘Mia’ being asked about positive social media posts and messages she sent about Diddy. Last week, ‘Mia’ told the court she was sexually assaulted and raped by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Plus, Beverley Hills hotel staff member Sylvia Oken has testified about the…
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