Contains some sexual content and some violence.

Diddy On Trial
Diddy On Trial
Diddy's former assistant Brendan Paul takes the stand
June 20, 2025
12 minutes
Available for over a year
Brendan Paul, who worked for Diddy as his personal assistant for two years, gave evidence. He said he worked 80-100 hours a week and he learnt a lot from his former boss, but now his feelings towards Diddy are 'complicated'.
Joseph Cerciello, a special agent for Homeland Security Investigations, started his testimony. He's been reviewing thousands of pages of text messages, as well as phones and financial records.
Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to NPR's music reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on trial in New York, facing federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies all the charges.
The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.
We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any questions about the case? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Get in touch now via WhatsApp: 0330 123 555 1.
Details of organisations in the UK offering information and support with some of the issues raised are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline
Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Producer: Uma Doraiswamy
Sound Design: Mark Burrows
Exec Producer: Louise Clarke
Senior Digital Producer: Matthew Pintus
Production Coordinator: Hattie Valentine
Editor: Clare Fordham
Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller