Testimony from the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial reveals a terrifying account of a graphic designer being dangled over a 17th-floor balcony before Combs allegedly declared, “I’m the devil and I could kill you.”
Key Takeaways
- Bryana Bongolan testified that Sean “Diddy” Combs dangled her over a 17th-floor balcony in 2016 and threw her into patio furniture during a violent altercation.
- Bongolan alleged that Combs threw a knife at his ex-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura during another incident and threatened her saying, “I’m the devil and I could kill you.”
- CCTV footage of Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel has been presented as key evidence in the trial where he faces charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and sex trafficking.
- Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges but admitted his behavior in the hotel video was “inexcusable,” while denying it constitutes racketeering or sex trafficking.
- Bongolan has been granted immunity to testify and is pursuing a separate $10 million civil suit against Combs for the alleged attack.
Shocking Testimony Reveals Pattern of Violent Behavior
The federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs took a dramatic turn as graphic designer Bryana Bongolan delivered harrowing testimony about multiple incidents of extreme violence. Bongolan, who was friends with Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura, detailed how in 2016 Combs allegedly dangled her over a 17th-floor balcony before throwing her into patio furniture. This testimony forms part of the prosecution’s case against Combs, who faces serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy that could result in a life sentence if convicted.
Bongolan’s testimony painted a disturbing picture of Combs’ alleged behavior, including an incident where she claims he threw a knife at Ventura during an argument. “I was shaking a lot and then I wanted to take a shower because I felt so sick,” Bryana Bongolan testified, describing her reaction after one violent encounter with Combs. Her account was supported by photographs presented by prosecutors showing bruises from the alleged 2016 attack, adding credibility to her claims despite defense efforts to challenge her testimony.
Drug Use and Intimidation Allegations
According to court testimony, Combs is accused of coercing women into drug-fueled sex parties and using his influence to control them. Bongolan admitted to using drugs with Ventura, providing context for the environment in which these alleged incidents occurred. The prosecution has built a case suggesting Combs used recordings of these events as blackmail against Ventura, establishing a pattern of control and manipulation that forms the basis of the racketeering charges against him. These serious allegations paint a picture of systematic abuse extending beyond isolated incidents.
“[Combs] came up really close to my face and said something like, ‘I’m the devil and I could kill you,'” Bryana Bongolan testified.
Bongolan expressed ongoing trauma from these encounters, telling the court she suffers from night terrors and paranoia. As the third witness granted immunity to testify against Combs, her statements align with a pattern of allegations that prosecutors are building into their case. While Combs’ defense team has highlighted inconsistencies in her testimony, particularly regarding her recollection of conversations with prosecutors, the cumulative effect of multiple witnesses with similar accounts presents significant challenges to Combs’ defense strategy.
Video Evidence and Combs’ Defense
Perhaps the most damning evidence presented thus far is CCTV footage showing Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016. A forensic video editor presented these recordings to the jury, providing visual confirmation of at least some of the violent behavior described by witnesses. While Combs has acknowledged his actions in the video, his legal team maintains that such behavior, while inexcusable, does not rise to the level of the federal charges he now faces.
“I mean, I hit rock bottom — but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable.” Sean “Diddy” Combs
The defense has vigorously challenged Bongolan’s credibility, pointing to her pending $10 million civil lawsuit against Combs as potential motivation for her testimony. They’ve questioned inconsistencies in her accounts and emphasized her admitted drug use, attempting to cast doubt on the reliability of her recollections. As Bongolan continues her testimony and another witness identified only as “Jane” prepares to take the stand, the trial represents a dramatic fall from grace for the once-celebrated music mogul who now faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars.
