Diddy was accused of sexual assault and physical abuse by a former personal assistant during testimony Thursday (May 29) in his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial in New York.
The witness, identified only as “Mia,” described a hostile and controlling work environment under Diddy, claiming she endured violent outbursts, sexual misconduct and extreme sleep deprivation while employed by the Hip-Hop mogul.
Her testimony marked the 12th day of the high-profile proceedings.
Mia told the court she was once forced to stay awake for five consecutive days while working for Diddy. She said she relied on extended-release Adderall to remain functional but eventually experienced blurred vision, hearing loss and hallucinations before being allowed to rest.
She said he gave her permission to sleep only after she broke down crying.
She also testified that Diddy physically assaulted her on multiple occasions, including throwing her against a wall, dunking her in a pool, slamming her arms in a door and dumping an ice bucket on her head.
She further alleged that he sexually assaulted her more than once during her time as his assistant and later as director of development and acquisitions at Revolt Films.
Mia said she was hired after meeting with a recruiter, human resources and a woman named Toni Baez Fletcher. She claimed her first meeting with Diddy took place in his apartment while he was wearing only underwear.
She said he did eventually put on clothes after the HR representative left.
According to Mia, she was paid $50,000 annually and was told she would be on a two-week trial period. She said she initially felt excited about the opportunity but quickly realized the job demanded far more than she expected.
She described Diddy’s behavior as unpredictable and said his mood could shift without warning. She claimed she could not leave his presence without permission and once faced retaliation after sneaking out at 2 a.m. while he was asleep.
She said Diddy’s security team contacted her and warned that he was sending people to find her.
Mia testified that she was routinely punished when Diddy was displeased. She said the consequences included verbal abuse, threats to her job and insults to her intelligence.
She also claimed she was required to spend time with Cassie and follow Diddy’s instructions without question.
She told the jury that disobeying him led to “something very scary,” describing the punishments as unpredictable and terrifying.
Diddy has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. If convicted, he could face life in prison.
The trial continues this week in federal court.
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