Diddy Accused of Buying Silence Over 2016 Hotel Assault on Cassie
*Explosive new testimony rocked Diddy’s federal sex trafficking trial on Tuesday, June 3, as a hotel security boss claimed Diddy paid hush money to cover up a 2016 assault on Cassie Ventura. Eddy Garcia, the former security supervisor at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, told the jury that he signed a nondisclosure agreement and accepted $30,000 to stay quiet.
Garcia said Diddy and his team offered $100,000 cash, handed over in a brown paper bag, to secure the only copy of hotel surveillance video showing the attack. “I was nervous,” Garcia testified, admitting he didn’t even read the full NDA before signing it.
Cash for Silence: “I Bought a Used Car With the Money”
Garcia’s $30,000 cut helped him buy a used car, he said. But guilt caught up with him — he admitted he lied to police in 2016 when first questioned about the incident. Defense attorney Brian Steel tried to downplay the moment, noting Garcia’s NDA didn’t bar him from testifying in court. Still, the image of stacks of cash in a paper bag stunned the courtroom.
The video Garcia helped cover up was already shown earlier in the trial, capturing Diddy assaulting Cassie in a hallway. This new testimony gave jurors more insight into the alleged cover-up behind the scenes.
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Courtroom Chaos: Woman Screams for Diddy, “Pull Your Gun Out, Ninja”
Before Garcia even took the stand, a woman shocked the courtroom with a wild outburst in Diddy’s defense. Screaming “Diddy! These motherf—ers are laughing at you,” she disrupted proceedings and was immediately removed by court marshals.
She continued shouting, “You’re laughing at a Black man’s legacy,” and bizarrely yelled, “Pull your gun out ninja, I dare you!” Diddy remained silent, seated throughout the chaos. Judge Arun Subramanian paused the session briefly while marshals escorted her out.
Witness Safety Concerns Rise: Identity of “Mia” Leaked
Things escalated further when prosecutors revealed that someone in the courtroom had leaked the real name of “Mia,” a protected witness who testified last week. The leak reportedly occurred on YouTube, and prosecutors asked the judge to ban the outlet responsible.
The judge said he’d consider a formal court order to protect witnesses. This comes as the trial’s emotional stakes rise, with more accusers set to take the stand this week.
What’s Next: New Witnesses With Explosive Claims to Come
Coming up on Wednesday, June 4, the court expects testimony from Frank Piazza, a forensic video expert who analyzed key footage. Also expected is Bryana Bangolan, a woman who says Diddy once dangled her over an apartment balcony during a violent outburst.
As the fourth week continues, jurors are witnessing not just shocking accusations — but a courtroom full of drama, high-profile tension, and the unraveling of a music mogul’s empire. All eyes remain on the Southern District courtroom as Diddy’s legal team prepares for another day of defense.
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