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Damion Butler

Security project manager for Sean Combs, also known as D-Roc.

Mentioned2025 Federal Trial
33 proceedings·33 mentions

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Damion Butler, referred to in testimony as D-Roc, appeared in the trial record as a member of Combs's security detail and a person described as close to Combs. Casandra Ventura, Dawn Richard, Kerry Morgan, and David James each discussed events involving him, including security-related contacts, alleged violence, and the March 5 hammer incident.

James also testified about an encounter between D-Roc and Suge Knight at Mel's Diner, followed by a drive back to the diner with Combs and firearms. On cross-examination, the defense challenged differences in James's earlier accounts and his recollection of details. The parties later disputed whether D-Roc's communications after the hammer incident showed assistance to Ventura or participation in an alleged conspiracy.

Trial Record (33)

Federal2025 Federal TrialMay 5, 2025 – Jul 2, 2025

Damion Butler, known in the testimony as D-Roc, was discussed as a Combs security figure involved in several witnesses' accounts of security contacts, alleged violence, and the Mel's Diner incident.

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DirectDawn Richard — DirectDawn RichardMitzi Steiner1highlightMentioned

Summary

Dawn Richard described alleged violence against Cassie, threats to employees, drug deliveries, and firearms during her direct examination.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

testimony highlightRichard testified that she frequently saw alleged violence against Cassie, including punching, choking, dragging, slapping, kicking, and punching in the stomach; she named D-Roc and Bonds as security personnel who witnessed incidents and did not react.Open in transcript →

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DirectDavid James — DirectDavid JamesMary C. Slavik1highlightMentioned

Summary

David James described hotel-room logistics, drug-related tasks, security practices, and an armed return to Mel's Diner after a reported encounter involving Suge Knight.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

testimony highlightJames testified that after D-Roc reported seeing Suge Knight with a gun at Mel's Diner, he drove Combs and D-Roc back to the diner in an Escalade; James said Combs had three handguns on his lap.Open in transcript →
CrossDavid James — CrossDavid JamesMarc A. Agnifilo1highlightMentioned

Summary

The defense challenged David James's memory and prior accounts while eliciting admissions about his work conduct, unrecorded purchases, and a cocaine purchase.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

confrontationThe defense questioned James closely about his recollection of the Mel's Diner encounter and his account that Combs, D-Roc, and James returned in an Escalade with three guns.Open in transcript →

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CrossMia — CrossMiaBrian SteelMentioned

Summary

Defense cross-examined Mia with years of favorable social-media posts about Sean Combs; Mia said the posts presented a positive public image and did not reflect her private fear and misery.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

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ProceduralGX A-905-A Redaction HearingMentioned

Summary

The court addressed proposed hearsay redactions, adjusted witness order for video-compilation revisions, and admitted a digital-device extract and stipulated bank records.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

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ClosingDefense closing argument resumedMarc A. Agnifilo1highlightMentioned

Summary

The defense completed its summation by disputing coercion, prostitution, racketeering, and the reliability of the government’s proof, then requested acquittal on all counts.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (1)

otherThe defense argued that the record did not establish a racketeering enterprise or any co-conspirator, characterizing K.K. and D-Roc as helpful friends and employees rather than criminal partners.Open in transcript →