Diddy’s Legal Team Challenges Accuser With Social Media Posts in Ongoing Trial
In a dramatic turn during Friday’s courtroom session, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team took an unexpected angle—using old Instagram posts to question the credibility of one of the women accusing him of abuse.
The woman, who worked as an assistant under Combs’ Bad Boy Records label and is testifying under the pseudonym “Mia,” faced a sharp line of questioning from attorney Brian Steel. He pulled up screenshots from her past social media posts, ones filled with admiration for Combs, to paint a different picture than the one she shared in court.
“Did Mr. Combs ever force himself on you against your will?” Steel asked, while Mia’s Instagram feed—where she once described Combs as “an extraordinary cultural phenomenon”—glowed on a courtroom monitor.
Mia, calm but resolute, responded, “Instagram is a highlight reel. You show the good, even when it’s not real. That doesn’t mean the bad never happened.” She stood firm: “Everything I said in this courtroom is true.”
The trial, which is expected to stretch well into the summer, is part of a broader federal case centering on disturbing allegations tied to Combs’ personal and professional life—including a long and painful relationship with former partner Cassie Ventura. Earlier in the trial, Cassie spoke out about what she described as years of abuse and manipulation.
This week, Mia recounted her own painful memories from 2009 to 2017, when she worked closely with both Combs and Cassie. She said she often had to help Cassie recover from violent outbursts—covering bruises, treating busted lips, and waiting until swelling had faded before they could be seen in public.
At one point, Mia described being sexually assaulted by Combs herself, recounting the moments with her head lowered and voice trembling. “He was untouchable,” she said. “You didn’t question him. You just obeyed.”
On Friday, as Mia read through the affectionate messages she once shared online, the contrast between digital appearances and real-life experiences became the focus. Still, she held her ground. “Ask any survivor. We all learn to smile through pain. That doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.”
While the courtroom debates continue, the stakes remain high. Jurors will ultimately decide whether Combs used his fame, fortune, and far-reaching influence to control and harm others behind the closed doors of a world most people only see on stage and screen.
As the trial unfolds, one thing is clear—beyond the bright lights and accolades lies a story that’s forcing many to reconsider what they thought they knew.
