Kayla Brantley

What did you hear her saying?

What did you hear her saying?

Diddy's lawyer, Xavier Donaldson, suggested to Mr. Phillip that he hadn't been sent by his company to perform at the bachelorette party that night. And in fact, Cassie had called him personally to go to the hotel. He said she told him it was her birthday and her husband wanted to give her something special.

Diddy's lawyer, Xavier Donaldson, suggested to Mr. Phillip that he hadn't been sent by his company to perform at the bachelorette party that night. And in fact, Cassie had called him personally to go to the hotel. He said she told him it was her birthday and her husband wanted to give her something special.

So before the break, we brought you testimony from one of the first witnesses to take the stand. But we also wanted to walk you through in a bit more detail exactly what the jury heard in the opening statements on Monday made by the main prosecutor. That's Emily Ann Johnson and Diddy's main defense lawyer, Tenny Garagos. Some of the language and the wording they used was very powerful.

So before the break, we brought you testimony from one of the first witnesses to take the stand. But we also wanted to walk you through in a bit more detail exactly what the jury heard in the opening statements on Monday made by the main prosecutor. That's Emily Ann Johnson and Diddy's main defense lawyer, Tenny Garagos. Some of the language and the wording they used was very powerful.

So we wanted to bring it to you exactly as the jury heard it in court on Monday. Ms. Johnson began her address by talking to them about the man on trial and the shocking crimes he's been accused of. Remember, these are various serious felonies. And if found guilty, Diddy could face life in prison. He denies all the charges. We've had Ms. Johnson's words voiced by an actor.

So we wanted to bring it to you exactly as the jury heard it in court on Monday. Ms. Johnson began her address by talking to them about the man on trial and the shocking crimes he's been accused of. Remember, these are various serious felonies. And if found guilty, Diddy could face life in prison. He denies all the charges. We've had Ms. Johnson's words voiced by an actor.

She said the jury will hear that Diddy and his entourage were involved in kidnapping and violence. One time, they set a man's car on fire, the prosecutor said. And another, they dangled a woman out of a window. This inner circle allegedly helped him source drugs, move women and escorts over state lines, and even out of the country for those secret sex sessions that he called freak-offs.

She said the jury will hear that Diddy and his entourage were involved in kidnapping and violence. One time, they set a man's car on fire, the prosecutor said. And another, they dangled a woman out of a window. This inner circle allegedly helped him source drugs, move women and escorts over state lines, and even out of the country for those secret sex sessions that he called freak-offs.

Johnson also explained in a bit more detail the exact charges that Diddy is facing. And I think it's worth noting for our American listeners that that they may know the legal terminology, but in case our British listeners are unsure, Johnson said that he has been charged with racketeering conspiracy, which essentially is an agreement to commit crime as part of an enterprise.

Johnson also explained in a bit more detail the exact charges that Diddy is facing. And I think it's worth noting for our American listeners that that they may know the legal terminology, but in case our British listeners are unsure, Johnson said that he has been charged with racketeering conspiracy, which essentially is an agreement to commit crime as part of an enterprise.

In this case, she said the enterprise was allegedly Diddy's inner circle, his bodyguards, his chiefs of staff, and his most trusted lieutenants. She said some of these people came and went over the 20 years, but he was the consistent presence. The man at the top who was running the operation and orchestrating the alleged crimes.

In this case, she said the enterprise was allegedly Diddy's inner circle, his bodyguards, his chiefs of staff, and his most trusted lieutenants. She said some of these people came and went over the 20 years, but he was the consistent presence. The man at the top who was running the operation and orchestrating the alleged crimes.

Together, this group allegedly agreed to carry out kidnappings, commit bribery and arson. She said they helped Diddy distribute drugs, exploit staff such as Mia, traffic and transport women and men for prostitution. Now, she also said there are two specific counts of sex trafficking related to Cassie and Jane related.

Together, this group allegedly agreed to carry out kidnappings, commit bribery and arson. She said they helped Diddy distribute drugs, exploit staff such as Mia, traffic and transport women and men for prostitution. Now, she also said there are two specific counts of sex trafficking related to Cassie and Jane related.

who were allegedly forced to have sex with male escorts under threat of violence. Finally, she said Diddy is charged with two counts of transporting Cassie and Jane, plus the male escorts across state lines for prostitution.

who were allegedly forced to have sex with male escorts under threat of violence. Finally, she said Diddy is charged with two counts of transporting Cassie and Jane, plus the male escorts across state lines for prostitution.

She said the jury would also see dozens of texts and graphic footage of the freak-offs, which could be uncomfortable to watch. She said they would hear Diddy directing the girls' performances, see footage of him beating up Cassie, and photographs of the damage allegedly caused by him to Jane's home.

She said the jury would also see dozens of texts and graphic footage of the freak-offs, which could be uncomfortable to watch. She said they would hear Diddy directing the girls' performances, see footage of him beating up Cassie, and photographs of the damage allegedly caused by him to Jane's home.