Diddy Trial: Special Agent DeLeassa Penland Takes The Stand Before Lunch On Day 25 (6/17/25)

The situation Diddy finds himself in is not getting better anytime soon, especially considering the massive amount of evidence that was collected by the Feds during the raid on Diddy's properties.   According to sources, not only was the CCTV system tapped into, the hard drive from multiple computers was seized as well as documents that were removed from a safe (s). In this episode, we get an update on the latest developments and breakdown where things might go from here.(commercial at 8:40)to contact me:[email protected]:Diddy's LA home surveillance footage SEIZED by federal agents amid sex trafficking probe - as lawsuit alleges rapper 'paid Instagram model Jade Ramey stipend for sex work' | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The situation Diddy finds himself in is not getting better anytime soon, especially considering the massive amount of evidence that was collected by the Feds during the raid on Diddy's properties.   According to sources, not only was the CCTV system tapped into, the hard drive from multiple computers was seized as well as documents that were removed from a safe (s). In this episode, we get an update on the latest developments and breakdown where things might go from here.(commercial at 8:40)to contact me:[email protected]:Diddy's LA home surveillance footage SEIZED by federal agents amid sex trafficking probe - as lawsuit alleges rapper 'paid Instagram model Jade Ramey stipend for sex work' | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In August 2024, Sean "Diddy" Combs paid off the $18.8 million mortgage on his $48.5 million mansion located on Miami’s Star Island, anticipating his imminent arrest on charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and illegal prostitution. Diddy's legal team made this move in preparation for his bail hearing, aiming to use the mansion as part of a proposed $50 million bond package. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, described the decision as a "terrible business decision," done to build trust and demonstrate Diddy's commitment to facing the legal proceedings.Despite these efforts, including offering six passports as further evidence that Diddy wasn’t a flight risk, the judge denied his bail request, citing concerns about potential interference with the ongoing investigation or the possibility of him fleeing the country. Diddy was subsequently remanded into custody to await trial​.Bonus:Freddy P, a former member of Da Band, has made serious allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, claiming that Diddy threatened his life during their time working together. In recent interviews, Freddy P described a heated exchange where Diddy allegedly threatened to "buy every house on [Freddy's] block," cut off the power, and have him killed if he didn’t comply with Diddy's demands. This incident, according to Freddy, led to his decision to leave the group and distance himself from Diddy altogether.Freddy also spoke about the mental toll these experiences had on him, revealing that Diddy's behavior contributed to his severe depression, and he even contemplated suicide. Freddy further alleged that Diddy exploited people in vulnerable situations, preying on those who needed financial help(commercial at 8:21)to contact me:[email protected]:Diddy paid off $19M Miami mortgage before arrest (nypost.com)Freddy P Alleges Diddy Sexually Assaulted Multiple Men (yahoo.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Before lunch on June 17th, the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial resumed with a tense start as Judge Arun Subramanian sternly warned both legal teams about the leaking of information from a previously sealed Friday hearing. He emphasized that any further violations of gag or sealing orders could result in civil or criminal contempt charges, holding lead counsel personally accountable for compliance going forward. The judge’s remarks set the tone for a morning already thick with tension, as the courtroom braced for more disturbing and explicit government evidence. The prosecution continued its case by recalling FBI Special Agent DeLeassa Penland to the stand, who walked jurors through a collection of phone records and text messages between Combs and his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. These messages, sent both before and after the alleged 2016 hotel assault, were framed as evidence of Combs’s desperation, control, and attempts to manage public fallout.Penland also introduced sexually explicit video footage, referred to as “freak-off” recordings, which showed Combs orchestrating group sex parties. Several jurors—particularly Black female jurors—were visibly unsettled during the viewing, reacting with discomfort and concern. The prosecution supplemented the footage with related evidence, including records of luxury purchases like candles and flights allegedly used to support these events, as well as documentation of hotel damages totaling tens of thousands of dollars. Finally, the government previewed the upcoming testimony of Brendan Paul, a former Syracuse University basketball player turned Combs assistant, who is expected to testify under immunity. Meanwhile, the defense signaled that its case would be brief—potentially only two days—strongly suggesting that Combs himself will not take the stand. This development sets up the possibility that jury deliberations could begin as soon as next week.to contact me:[email protected]:Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial coverage | CNNBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this letter addressed to Judge Subramanian, the Government responds to the defense's renewed objections to the removal of Juror #6 in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The prosecution firmly denies the defense’s repeated claims that its efforts to remove the juror were racially motivated, calling the accusation “baseless.” It emphasizes that the juror was dismissed due to multiple inconsistencies in his statements during voir dire and subsequent questioning—specifically regarding basic biographical details like his residence. The Government asserts that it merely flagged the issue of candor to the Court, which independently concluded removal was warranted after its own review of the record.The Government further notes that nothing in the defense’s latest letter undermines the Court’s rationale for the juror’s dismissal. While stating it does not oppose further inquiry into a separate juror mentioned in the defense letter, the Government criticizes the rest of the submission as a barrage of unfounded personal attacks on the prosecution team. It asks the Court to both disregard and formally rebuke those portions of the defense’s letter as inappropriate and irrelevant to the matter at hand.to contact me:[email protected]:gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.405.0_2.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Juror #6—a 41‑year‑old Black man—was dismissed on June 16, 2025, by Judge Arun Subramanian after it emerged that he had provided conflicting information about his residence. During jury selection, he stated he lived in the Bronx, but later told court staff he had moved to New Jersey—making him potentially ineligible for the Manhattan federal jury. The judge cited serious concerns over his candor and credibility, noting that these inconsistencies might suggest he “shaded answers to get on, and stay on” the jury.Combs’s defense objected to the removal, arguing that dismissing one of only two Black men on the panel—and replacing him with a white male alternate—would compromise racial diversity and prejudice Combs. But Judge Subramanian emphasized that the decision was based solely on honesty and eligibility, stating that allowing the juror to remain “would be improper” if race were the motive. He noted the need to uphold the integrity of the process and maintain trust in juror credibility.to contact me:[email protected]:Diddy trial faces jury issues as experts question no sequestration | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

After the lunch break on Monday, June 16, 2025, testimony resumed with U.S. Special Agent DeLeassa Penland, who continued detailing travel records and communications tied to alleged “freak‑off” encounters. Specifically, she walked the jury through flight itineraries showing that a male escort—identified as Jules Theodore—flew from Los Angeles to New York in December 2009. These arrangements were allegedly made by Sean Combs and paid for using his American Express card registered to Bad Boy Entertainment. The jury also heard text messages between Combs and Jules coordinating the travel and stay at the London Hotel, underlining the prosecution’s argument about the orchestration of these encounters.Following that, the focus shifted to financial documentation: the prosecution introduced credit card statements and travel logs tying Combs’s business entity to payments for escorts and hotel bookings. These materials were presented to support the trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges—showing evidence of Combs arranging and funding travel and accommodations for escorts. Court then adjourned for the day, with the testimony set to continue the next dayto contact me:[email protected]:June 16, 2025 - Day 24 of testimony in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial | CNNBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In the case Graves v. Combs et al., 24-cv-07201, attorneys for Sean Combs—joined by co-defendant Joseph Sherman—have submitted a formal request to Judge Torres seeking a stay of the proceedings. The defendants argue that two pending appeals currently before the Second Circuit—Parker v. Alexander (No. 25-487) and Doe v. Black (No. 25-564)—will be determinative of the central legal issues raised in their motions to dismiss (ECF Nos. 52-57). They maintain that the outcomes of these appellate cases are likely to directly impact the viability of the claims brought against them.The defense is asking that this matter be paused until thirty days after the Second Circuit renders decisions in both cited appeals. They note that such a stay would be consistent with the approach taken by the Court in a related matter, English v. Combs et al., 24 Civ. 05090, where Judge Torres granted a similar stay pending resolution of the same appellate questions. The request is presented as a measure of judicial efficiency and fairness, with the goal of avoiding potentially unnecessary litigation should the Second Circuit rulings render some or all of the current claims invalid.to contact me:[email protected]:gov.uscourts.nysd.628776.67.0.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sara Rivers, formerly known as Sara Stokes from MTV’s Making the Band 2 and a member of Da Band, filed a $60 million lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs alleging a pattern of sexual harassment, battery, psychological abuse, and professional sabotage. Rivers claims that Combs subjected her to degrading treatment throughout her time on the reality series and beyond, including groping her without consent, making sexually explicit comments, and mocking her bulimia. She further alleges that Combs controlled contestants' food, sleep, and movement, orchestrated humiliating stunts like the infamous "cheesecake walk," and forced her into uncompensated labor under exploitative conditions. According to the complaint, Rivers was made to sleep in exposed, unsafe quarters with male co-stars and denied basic dignity and protection.The lawsuit names more than two dozen other parties, including executives at Bad Boy, Universal Music Group, MTV, and even Combs's mother, asserting that they either enabled or failed to intervene in the abuse. Rivers accuses Combs of deliberately dismantling Da Band to assert dominance and retain control of her earnings, effectively sabotaging her career. She asserts that this behavior was not isolated but part of a systemic pattern of exploitation and intimidation that targeted young, vulnerable performers. Combs’s legal team has dismissed the suit as meritless and opportunistic, noting it was filed just before the deadline under the New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act. The case joins a growing list of lawsuits and criminal investigations currently surrounding Combs.to contact me:[email protected]:Sara cmpltBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Sara Rivers, formerly known as Sara Stokes from MTV’s Making the Band 2 and a member of Da Band, filed a $60 million lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs alleging a pattern of sexual harassment, battery, psychological abuse, and professional sabotage. Rivers claims that Combs subjected her to degrading treatment throughout her time on the reality series and beyond, including groping her without consent, making sexually explicit comments, and mocking her bulimia. She further alleges that Combs controlled contestants' food, sleep, and movement, orchestrated humiliating stunts like the infamous "cheesecake walk," and forced her into uncompensated labor under exploitative conditions. According to the complaint, Rivers was made to sleep in exposed, unsafe quarters with male co-stars and denied basic dignity and protection.The lawsuit names more than two dozen other parties, including executives at Bad Boy, Universal Music Group, MTV, and even Combs's mother, asserting that they either enabled or failed to intervene in the abuse. Rivers accuses Combs of deliberately dismantling Da Band to assert dominance and retain control of her earnings, effectively sabotaging her career. She asserts that this behavior was not isolated but part of a systemic pattern of exploitation and intimidation that targeted young, vulnerable performers. Combs’s legal team has dismissed the suit as meritless and opportunistic, noting it was filed just before the deadline under the New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act. The case joins a growing list of lawsuits and criminal investigations currently surrounding Combs.to contact me:[email protected]:Sara cmpltBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.