Diddy warned by judge during trial for nodding and staring at jurors

Diddy Warned in Court for Gesturing at Jurors

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal troubles continue to mount as his federal sex trafficking trial unfolds in New York City. On Wednesday, the music mogul received a sharp warning from the judge over his courtroom behavior, just before disturbing new testimony was presented.

According to TMZ, Judge Arun Subramanian admonished Diddy for “nodding vigorously” in the direction of the jury and gesturing while staring at them — a move the court viewed as potentially intimidating or suggestive. The judge issued the warning to Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, making it clear that continued behavior of that nature could result in the Bad Boy Records founder being removed from the courtroom.

Bryana Bongolan Testifies: “He Threw Me Into Balcony Furniture”

The warning came shortly before Bryana Bongolan, a former friend of Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, took the stand with chilling accusations. Bongolan claims that Diddy once dangled her over a 17th-floor hotel balcony, screaming at her: “You know what the fck you did!”*

She alleges that the confrontation escalated when Diddy threw her into balcony furniture, causing her to suffer from neck pain, back pain, and emotional trauma. According to her account, the terrifying incident left long-term physical and psychological scars.

These claims contribute to a growing collection of disturbing allegations against Diddy that have come to light during the trial — which has already drawn intense media attention due to its serious nature and high-profile cast of witnesses.

Diddy Allegedly Tracked Cassie’s Movements

Bongolan further testified that Diddy once sent Cassie a text message while she was on a shopping trip, asking for her location. What disturbed her more, however, was the follow-up message: a list of all the stores she had visited that day.

The implication? Diddy was allegedly tracking Cassie’s movements in real time — an act that raises serious privacy and surveillance concerns. This revelation could prove crucial for the prosecution’s narrative that the mogul exerted extreme control over his romantic partners and close associates.

Former Hotel Security Guard Testifies on Cassie Assault Cover-Up

Earlier this week, jurors also heard from Eddy Garcia, a former security guard at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles — the site where Diddy was caught on security footage physically assaulting Cassie in 2016.

Garcia testified that shortly after the incident, he was contacted by Kristina Khorram, a representative from Combs Enterprises, and possibly Diddy himself. He alleged that they repeatedly pressured him to hand over the security footage, despite his efforts to delay or avoid the situation.

Eventually, Garcia claims he secured the video file through his supervisor, Bill Medrano, and delivered it to a location in Los Angeles where Diddy was waiting. There, he was allegedly asked whether it was the only copy in existence. Garcia says he then called Medrano to confirm that it had been erased from the hotel’s servers.

Later, Garcia claimed he was handed $100,000 in cash to divide between himself and two other hotel employees — a move that prosecutors may frame as an attempted cover-up.

Cassie Settlement Sheds More Light on Diddy’s Pattern

This testimony follows recent revelations in court about Cassie’s reported $10 million settlement with the InterContinental Hotel — a deal that occurred quietly until being disclosed under oath. The settlement came after surveillance footage, long rumored to exist, surfaced earlier this year showing Diddy physically assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway.

That video, now viral and widely scrutinized, has reignited public discourse around Diddy’s long history of alleged abuse, control, and coercion.

Public Fallout and Legal Repercussions Mount

The trial is shaping up to be one of the most consequential legal battles in modern music history. Since late 2023, Diddy has been named in multiple lawsuits — including federal sex trafficking allegations, civil battery claims, and accusations of emotional, physical, and financial abuse.

His business empire has taken a major hit, with brands, collaborators, and business partners distancing themselves. Revolt TV, which he founded, issued a public statement last year after Diddy stepped away from the company. Meanwhile, his Sean John fashion label has been the subject of multiple severed partnerships.

What’s Next in the Trial?

As the trial continues, more witnesses are expected to take the stand — including former staffers, industry insiders, and potentially even public figures close to the hip-hop mogul. Prosecutors are building a case that hinges on patterns of manipulation, surveillance, bribery, and cover-up, while Diddy’s legal team continues to deny all allegations and insists he is being targeted by opportunistic claims.

The courtroom remains under heightened security and media scrutiny, as the public awaits more details from what could be a landmark case in the conversation around power and abuse in the entertainment industry.

Diddy’s behavior in court — from his alleged jury gestures to accusations of past abuse — continues to draw sharp reactions from observers. While no verdict has been reached, the gravity of the allegations, the breadth of witness testimony, and the cultural significance of this case are impossible to ignore.

This trial isn’t just about one man’s actions. It’s about accountability, the power of video evidence, and how systems of wealth and fame can obscure justice — until they no longer can.