### Diddy's Ex-Bodyguard Allegedly Pressured Accuser for Favorable Statement Amidst Legal Turmoil

Sean "Diddy" Combs' former personal assistant, testifying under the pseudonym "Mia," revealed disturbing details about attempts to manipulate her in favor of the hip-hop mogul amidst ongoing legal battles. Mia recounted to a Manhattan federal jury how she was pressured by Combs' ex-bodyguard, Damion "D-Roc" Butler, to make a statement supporting Combs following Cassie Ventura's explosive "freak off" lawsuit filed in 2023.

Jurors were presented with text messages showing Butler offering Mia a "gift," which she believed was a veiled attempt to send her money. These texts came only two weeks after Ventura accused Combs of severe physical abuse and coercing her into sex with male escorts. During the trial, Mia testified that Butler's request for her address and the subsequent offer of money felt like an attempt to exert pressure on her.

The assistant, who worked for Combs for eight years, narrated how Butler called her and commented on Ventura's lawsuit, suggesting that the fights between Combs and Ventura were like those of any "normal couple." Mia's courtroom testimony also described how Combs sexually assaulted and physically abused her during her tenure.

In the days following Ventura's revelations, Butler communicated persistently, attempting to downplay Ventura's allegations by referring to shared memories and encouraging Mia to publicly support Combs. Mia described Butler's tone as nervous and his conversation as circular, further raising her suspicions. She disclosed to the jury her strategy of remaining silent and playing along out of fear for her safety.

On November 30, 2023, Butler texted Mia again, pushing her to contact Combs. Despite Butler's persistent efforts, Mia refused to provide any support, highlighting her apprehension and the trauma she associated with Combs. The prosecution presented these instances to the court as potential evidence of obstruction of justice within their broader racketeering case against Combs.

During cross-examination, Mia was questioned about her past social media posts which painted Combs in a positive light. She explained how showcasing him favorably was part of her job and a means to ensure her safety, noting the duality of good and bad moments during her employment.

Mia's testimony, laden with vivid descriptions of fear and manipulation, adds a critical layer to the ongoing racketeering and sex-trafficking charges against Sean "Diddy" Combs. Her experiences underscore the profound pressure and control purportedly exerted by those within Combs' inner circle.