Diddy Trial
‘Sufferer 3’ By no means Cooperative with Feds …
By no means Wished to Testify
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Federal prosecutors are taking an enormous gamble with certainly one of their star witnesses in Diddy‘s intercourse trafficking trial, as a result of the lady they name “Victim 3” has all the time made it clear she does NOT need to testify … TMZ has realized.
Throughout jury choice this week, lead prosecutor Maurene Comey admitted the feds have no idea whether or not the alleged sufferer — certainly one of Diddy’s ex-girlfriends — intends to seem in courtroom to testify towards him. Comey mentioned the lady doesn’t dwell regionally, there’s a problem getting in contact along with her legal professional … and he or she could not even present up to courtroom regardless of a subpoena.
Our sources with direct data say the lady has by no means cooperated with prosecutors, and by no means gave them a sign she could be keen to take the stand through the trial.
It begs the query — why did prosecutors add her to the Diddy indictment, and can they tackle her absence subsequent week throughout opening statements?
At this level, it is nonetheless unclear who prosecutors will name to testify at first of the trial.
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Prosecutors have some large choices to make with “Victim 3” … particularly, will they seek advice from her of their opening assertion? In the event that they do after which she ghosts them, the jury will surprise what is going on on … and that is perhaps an enormous blow to the prosecution.
As we reported, Comey mentioned Monday prosecutors wouldn’t be stepping into the lady’s story till the second a part of the trial … and through opening statements, the lady could be described as one of many many ladies who’ve allegedly been abused and sexually exploited by Diddy.
The indictment labels her an alleged sufferer of intercourse trafficking.
Cassie, one other Diddy ex, has lengthy been identified to be “Victim 1,” and he or she’s anticipated to testify beneath her personal identify … although it is not clear when she’s going to take the stand.
She’s already in NYC, out and about with a big child bump — some followers estimate she’s round 9 months pregnant.
Three of the 4 alleged victims within the case are former Diddy girlfriends … and in courtroom filings, prosecutors have mentioned “Victim 2” is anticipated to ship nameless testimony about “financial losses, dependency, and social isolation she experienced during their relationship … all of which made her more vulnerable to his coercion.”
