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Mia

Pseudonymous former employee of Sean Combs.

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Mia testified over Days 16 through 18 as a former personal assistant to Sean Combs. On direct examination, she described demanding work, duties connected to hotel nights, alleged limits on her ability to leave Combs's homes or trips, and alleged violence, drug use, and sexual assaults during her employment.

Her continued direct testimony addressed a South Africa trip with Casandra Ventura, communications involving Kristina Khorram, an unpaid suspension, and her stated fear of losing work or facing harm. Mia also testified about a later settlement and contacts after Casandra Ventura's lawsuit.

Brian Steel's cross-examination focused on Mia's favorable social-media posts, affectionate communications after employment, gifts, a birthday video, her mediation and settlement, the timing of her disclosures, and the absence of contemporaneous reports or records. Mia acknowledged some favorable communications and the lack of such records, while saying that she was fearful and loyal, that social media showed positive moments, and that she had been expected to support Combs's brand.

On redirect, Mia said managing social media and making favorable posts were part of her work, described the posts as reflecting good times rather than alleged abuse, and said the government had not told her what to say.

Key Points

Trial Record (50)

Trial 12025 Federal TrialMay 5, 2025 – Jul 2, 2025Called by prosecution

Mia testified as a former personal assistant to Sean Combs about her work, alleged coercive conditions, and alleged violence and sexual assaults during her employment. Cross-examination tested that account through her communications, social-media posts, settlement, disclosures, and lack of contemporaneous records.

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Day 16

ProceduralMia Testimony Evidentiary RulingsMentioned

Summary

The court denied the motion to strike Dr. Hughes, set privacy measures for Mia's testimony, and ruled on proposed defense exhibits, including the scrapbook and text messages.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

DirectMia β€” DirectMiaMadison R. Smyser3highlights915lines spoken

Summary

Mia described her employment under Sean Combs, alleged violence and control affecting her and Casandra Ventura, hotel-night duties, drug use, and alleged sexual assaults.

Highlights (3)

Quoteβ€œIt was chaotic, it was -- could be toxic, it could be exciting. The highs were really high and the lows were really, really low.”— MiaMia's description of the work environment underpins her account of the employment relationship.Open in transcript →
testimony highlightMia testified that while working for Sean Combs she was required to remain available, worked without sleep, and at times was not allowed to leave his homes without permission.Open in transcript →
testimony highlightMia testified about hotel nights, including bringing supplies, being on call, delivering cash, and cleaning rooms before housekeeping.Open in transcript →

Day 17

DirectMia β€” DirectMiaMadison R. Smyser1highlight362lines spoken

Summary

Mia described alleged threats, workplace control, suspension, an attempt to leave a St. Barts trip, later contacts from D-Roc and Mr. Combs, and her reported difficulty working after leaving.

Highlights (1)

evidence eventMia identified messages and emails concerning her travel, testified that she felt Mr. Combs was in charge of the decision-making, and said she feared suspension, firing, and emotional or possible physical abuse if she did not follow his instructions.Open in transcript →

Day 18

CrossMia β€” CrossMiaBrian Steel2highlights270lines spoken

Summary

Defense used Mia's later affectionate messages and a video to challenge her account; Mia said fear, loyalty, and psychological confusion explained the communications, while the court limited portions of the impeachment effort.

Highlights (2)

testimony highlightMia explained that, despite post-employment messages expressing affection for Mr. Combs, she believed she remained psychologically under his influence and described the relationship as alternating between high and low periods.Open in transcript →
Quoteβ€œI have never lied in this courtroom, and I never will lie in this courtroom. Everything I've said is true.”— MiaMia directly reaffirmed her testimony when defense counsel challenged its truthfulness.Open in transcript →

Day 19

ProceduralJane Testimony Privacy MeasuresMentioned

Summary

The court set privacy measures for Jane's testimony, preserved a video-compilation dispute, clarified two defense exhibits' admission, and granted same-day courtroom access for defense review.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Day 24

ProceduralMistrial and Evidentiary Motions RulingsMentioned

Summary

The court denied the mistrial and evidentiary motions, declined to recall Dr. Hughes, and received defense preservation requests concerning alleged false testimony, a juror, and later Rule 29 issues.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

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