Day 14 - May 27, 2025
Capricorn Clark completed testimony about lie-detector testing, the December 2011 trip to Scott Mescudi's home, and an alleged assault on Casandra Ventura. The court also ruled on testimony limits and addressed Sean Combs' access to counsel.
Full day summary
2. Capricorn Clark — Direct (Part 1)
Capricorn Clark testified about her work for Sean Combs, a lie-detector episode after missing jewelry, and December 2011 events involving Scott Mescudi and Casandra Ventura.
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Capricorn Clark — Direct Capricorn Clark Mitzi Steiner
3 sidebars inside this proceeding
- Objection to Threat TestimonyDefense challenged threat-related testimony as prejudicial because it had not yet been connected to the defendant, while the government argued prior testimony supported an inference of that connection.
- Objection to Drug TestimonyDefense objected that testimony about the witness’s mother’s death was not sufficiently tied to the charges, while the government said it explained one occasion when the witness declined a directive.
- Settlement Terms TestimonyCounsel discussed whether settlement details, including nonfinancial agreement terms, should be addressed during the witness examination.
3. Capricorn Clark — Cross/Redirect/Recross (Part 2)
Capricorn Clark’s cross-examination and redirect addressed her relationship with Sean Combs, the December 2011 events, a 2012 settlement agreement, and her account of Combs’ involvement in Casandra Ventura’s professional decisions.
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Capricorn Clark — Cross Capricorn Clark Marc A. Agnifilo
2 sidebars inside this proceeding
- Text Message Authentication DisputeThe parties discussed whether a stipulated text message could be offered when the witness did not recall the conversation or definitively identify its participants.
- Finishing Cross-Examination TodayThe court and defense counsel discussed shortening the remaining cross-examination so the witness could finish testifying without returning the next day.