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Diddy On Trial, Diddy On Trial, Diddy's former assistant Brendan Paul takes the stand

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