The woman who caused a stir during Diddy’s ongoing criminal trial in New York City earlier this week is now speaking out about her actions and standing firmly in defense of the embattled music mogul.
In a recent interview with the BBC, the woman elaborated on her courtroom outburst, expressing her frustration over how the Bad Boy founder is being portrayed during the legal proceedings. “Diddy, everyone thinks this is a joke. Everyone laughs in every courtroom in here and at you,” she said, reiterating sentiments she shouted in court. “I don’t think it’s funny for people to laugh at a Black man going through what he’s going through right now. It’s not funny laughing at a Black man’s legacy being destroyed.”
See interview HERE
Her sudden outcry disrupted the proceedings so significantly that Judge Arun Subramanian had her forcibly removed by courtroom officers. “It’s not a f***ing game,” she shouted in Diddy’s direction, according to TMZ. “They’re coming after you!”
Despite the disruption, the trial moved forward. On the same day, former InterContinental Hotel security officer Eddy Garcia took the stand and claimed that Diddy offered him $100,000 in exchange for surveillance footage showing the alleged 2016 assault of Cassie. That testimony was followed by forensic video analyst Frank Piazza, who walked the court through the technical aspects of the footage in question, according to CNN.
The trial, now entering its fourth week, has featured emotionally charged testimony, including from Cassie herself, who recounted a tumultuous, years-long relationship with the music executive. Her account included disturbing allegations of physical abuse, coerced sexual encounters, referred to in court as “freak-offs” and Diddy’s explosive reaction to her dating Kid Cudi.
As the case unfolds, public reactions remain polarized. While many await the outcome of the trial, supporters like the woman who interrupted proceedings continue to speak out, adding yet another layer of complexity to the legal and cultural saga surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs.