Day 16 - May 29, 2025
The court resolved evidentiary disputes as Deonte Nash completed testimony and Mia began describing her employment and alleged abuse.
Full day summary
2. Deonte Nash — Cross/Redirect (Part 3)
Deonte Nash faced cross-examination about his prior accounts and Cassie's private life, then reaffirmed on redirect that his safety concerns arose from violence he saw involving Cassie or himself.
Highlights
Deonte Nash — CrossimpeachmentDefense counsel challenged whether Nash had previously described alleged kicking and punching during the incident in which Cassie suffered a head wound; Nash said he had provided only limited answers in prior meetings.Deonte Nash — Redirecttestimony highlightNash testified that he had seen Mr. Combs become violent toward Cassie or Nash after situations shifted from happy to chaotic.Deonte Nash — Redirect“Because it can go from happy to chaotic in a split second.”— Deonte NashNash explained the basis for his stated concern about Cassie's safety.
3. Mia — Direct (Part 1)
Mia testified on direct about her work for Sean Combs, hotel-related duties, and alleged restrictions, violence, drug use, and sexual assaults during her employment.
Highlights
Mia — Direct“It 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.Mia — Directtestimony 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.Mia — Directtestimony highlightMia described an incident in Casandra Ventura's Los Angeles apartment in which she said Sean Combs attacked Ventura, threw Mia against a wall, and slammed Ventura's head into a bed frame.Mia — Directtestimony highlightMia testified that she did not want sexual contact with Sean Combs and described alleged assaults during her employment, including at his Los Angeles homes.Mia — Direct“Because I couldn't tell him no -- I couldn't tell him no about a sandwich. I couldn't tell him no about anything. There was no way I could tell him no, because then he would know that I thought he was doing was wrong, and then I would be a target.”— MiaMia explained her stated reason for not verbally refusing the alleged sexual assaults.