Diddy's Lawyer says Diddy Could Still Win Even If He's Found Guilty

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00:00Diddy could still win the trial, even if he's found guilty.

00:03Here's everything you need to know about the Diddy trial.

00:06As Diddy faces intense federal charges, experts say there's still a chance he could come out ahead,

00:11at least partially. Despite the dramatic testimony and disturbing allegations,

00:16former federal prosecutor Nima Rahmani explained that if Diddy is not convicted on the most serious

00:22charges, it could be considered a victory. If the jury finds him guilty only on lesser charges

00:27and not the big ones, that would be a huge win, Rahmani said. Diddy's defense argues that the acts

00:33described were voluntary and mutually agreed upon. This suggests that even a partial acquittal could

00:39shape public perception and the long-term impact on his career. Former assistant describes life

00:44under Diddy's control. One of the most interesting moments in the trial came from Diddy's former

00:49assistant, identified only as Mia. She worked with him for nearly a decade and testified to an

00:55environment of strict control and mistreatment. Mia told the court about long hours and outbursts.

01:02She shared how Diddy would throw objects during angry episodes, once a computer, another time a

01:07bowl of spaghetti. Mia said she never spoke out about her experiences, stating,

01:12I was going to die with this. Her account painted a picture of someone trapped by fear and dependence,

01:18offering the jury a close look at the alleged environment behind the scenes.

01:21Scott Mascuti testifies about his Porsche and his dog being locked up during the Diddy trial.

01:27Scott Mascuti, known professionally as Kid Cuddy, took the stand to share his experience with Diddy

01:33during a tense period in 2011. Scott had a brief relationship with Cassie, Diddy's longtime ex,

01:39which allegedly sparked a jealous outburst. According to Scott, Diddy broke into his home,

01:45tampered with his dog, and locked the pet in a bathroom. The most wild part of his testimony

01:50involved his luxury car. In January 2012, a Molotov cocktail found its way inside his Porsche,

01:56which he believes Diddy was behind. The jury was shown photos of the burned-out car, including its roof,

02:02which had been cut open for the cocktail to be tossed inside. Cassie Ventura's story opened the Diddy

02:08trial. Cassie Ventura, who dated Diddy for over 10 years, opened the trial with gripping testimony.

02:16She shared how her relationship with Diddy was draining, describing how it affected her music

02:20career and personal life. Cassie claimed that he pressured her into encounters she did not want,

02:26and said the recovery periods left her too exhausted to work. Her testimony aimed to show the toll of years

02:33of alleged control and mistreatment. Prosecutors also submitted photos of injuries Cassie claims were

02:38caused by Diddy, including a forehead wound that turned into a lasting scar, inside the inner circle

02:44allegations during the Diddy trial. Testimony throughout the trial has described a powerful

02:50inner circle that allegedly helped shield Diddy from scrutiny. Prosecutors say these close associates

02:56assisted in covering up incidents, maintaining a carefully curated public image for Diddy.

03:02Witnesses have alleged that this network helped facilitate inappropriate behavior

03:06and kept victims from coming forward. Defense attorneys argue that Diddy's high-profile lifestyle

03:11naturally involved loyal employees and business associates, but prosecutors claim this loyalty

03:17crossed the line into complicity. The debate now sits with the jury, as more former staff members

03:23take the stand. Dawn Richard steps forward and speaks on what she witnessed. Singer Dawn Richard,

03:29once a rising star under Diddy's guidance on the show Making the Band, also testified in the trial.

03:36Dawn described an unsettling incident where she saw Diddy physically harm Cassie Ventura. According to

03:42her, he struck Cassie and pushed her to the ground during a visit to his in-home studio in 2019. Dawn's

03:50testimony is one of the rare first-hand accounts from someone within Diddy's professional circle.

03:54Her statement added weight to Cassie's earlier claims and offered the jury an eyewitness view of

04:00one of the most serious accusations. What's next in the Diddy trial? The trial is expected to continue

04:08through 2025 until early July, with the prosecution side wrapping up around June 9th. With several more

04:14witnesses expected to testify, the case continues to build on a mix of personal stories, arguments,

04:21and public curiosity. While Diddy's defense insists that everything was above board and voluntary.

04:28The testimony from former assistants, artists, and friends paints a very different picture.

04:33Regardless of how the jury rules, the outcome will have lasting effects on Diddy's legacy

04:38and could redefine how power and accountability are discussed in the music industry.

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