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Fame Under Fire

Celebrities, athletes, politicians, influencers and even royalty can all land in the firing line.Why does it matter? Because we invest in them.We give them space in our homes, our budgets, our feeds, and sometimes, our hearts. We put them on pedestals. So when they fall, we want the truth. But in an age of AI-generated "evidence", misinformation, and unqualified newsfluencers, separating fact from fiction is a full-time job. Hot on the heels of covering the Diddy trial, Anoushka

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16:16

Bryana 'Bana' Bongolan testifies about ‘balcony...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/05

Bryana ‘Bana’ Bongolan has testified about being held over a balcony by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in 2016. She also told the court about her regular drug use with her friend Cassie Ventura. Ms Bongolan was questioned by Diddy’s defence lawyer about her memory of events.Frank Piazza, a forensic audio and video editor, also gave evidence about the CCTV video which showed Diddy assault Cassie in a hotel in 2016. He told the court that the footage had not been altered.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to BBC

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13:07

Security officer: Diddy ‘gave me $100,000’ after...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/03

Former hotel security officer Eddy Garcia has testified that he was given $100,000 after handing over CCTV video to Diddy, which showed the rapper attack Cassie Ventura in 2016.Garcia also told the court that he signed a non-disclosure agreement, which declared the video was the only one that existed.Also on Tuesday, Derek Ferguson, the former chief financial officer at Bad Boy Records testified about his time working for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. He told the court he never saw anyone commit acts of

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9:06

Hotel worker: Room needed ‘deep cleaning’ after Diddy...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/02

The cross-examination of Diddy’s former assistant has ended, with the woman using the pseudonym ‘Mia’ being asked about positive social media posts and messages she sent about Diddy.Last week, ‘Mia’ told the court she was sexually assaulted and raped by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.Plus, Beverley Hills hotel staff member Sylvia Oken has testified about the oil damage and deep cleaning of rooms needed after Diddy’s stays.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to CBS News national correspondent Jerika Duncan about

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3:02

Australia’s ‘mushroom murder’ trial

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/06/01

It's the case that's captured the attention of the world. Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef Wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson. Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent. Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva, investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground,

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13:44

Diddy’s ex-assistant tells court she ‘hasn't lied to...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/30

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former employee, who has given evidence under the pseudonym ‘Mia’, has been questioned by Diddy’s defence lawyer.In court on Thursday, ‘Mia’ told the court she had been raped and sexually assaulted by Diddy. Today, defence lawyer Brian Steel suggested ‘Mia’ had made up sexual assault allegations. He questioned her about a scrapbook she had made for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs birthday, as well as videos and multiple Instagram posts she had made, which all painted Diddy in a glowing

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27:53

Diddy’s former employee ‘Mia’ testifies that he raped...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/30

A former employee of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, testifying anonymously as ‘Mia’, alleges he sexually assaulted her ‘on more than one occasion’.She also testified about feeling ‘terrified and trapped’ by Diddy.‘Mia’ told the court that she was in charge of cleaning hotel rooms after ‘freak-offs’, describing them as ‘destroyed’.A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence, sexual violence and rape.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to Nada Tawfik, the BBC’s New York correspondent and criminal

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14:17

Cassie’s ex-stylist: We hid 'too many times to count'...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/28

Cassie Ventura’s former stylist has testified that he witnessed Sean 'Diddy' Combs being violent towards his ex-girlfriend.Deonte Nash told the court that he and Cassie hid 'too many times to count', because they didn’t want Combs to “attack” them.Plus, the judge presiding over Diddy’s federal trial rejected his defence team's bid for a mistrial.A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to Madeline Halpert, the BBC’s New York digital reporter

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13:42

Ex-employee says Diddy threatened to 'go kill' Kid Cudi

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2025/05/28

A former employee has testified that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs threatened to 'go kill' Kid Cudi after finding out about the rapper’s relationship with Cassie Ventura. Capricorn Clark, who was an assistant to both Diddy and Cassie, also said she had her life repeatedly threatened by Sean Combs. In testimony last week, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi alleged that Clark called him to say that her boss had broken into Mescudi’s home. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s New York correspondent, Nada

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28:10

Kid Cudi: ‘Porsche destroyed by Molotov cocktail’

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2025/05/23

Rapper Kid Cudi has told the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs that his car was set on fire by a Molotov cocktail. He testified that it happened after Diddy found out about his relationship with Cassie Ventura.Also giving evidence on Thursday, Cassie Ventura’s make-up artist and friend, along with Diddy’s former executive assistant.A warning, this episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual violence.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty rounds up the week’s evidence with the BBC’s New York correspondent

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11:07

Expert witness, seized items and hotel clean ups

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2025/05/22

A warning, this episode contains references to domestic abuse and drugsA Homeland Security agent gave further evidence on what was seized from Sean Combs’ Miami property during federal raids, including parts of a semi-automatic rifle, drugs including MDMA and ketamine, and lingerie, baby oil and high heels. Expert witness Dr Dawn Hughes testified as a clinical psychologist and outlined how trauma can affect memory and behaviour, stating that delayed PTSD and fragmented recall are common among

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14:18

Cassie’s mum, ‘The Punisher’ and gun photos

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2025/05/21

A warning, this episode contains descriptions of violence and graphic descriptions of sex.On Tuesday, Cassie’s mother Regina Ventura testified for the prosecution. She told the court that in 2011 she took out a loan to pay Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs $20,000, so he would not release explicit tapes of her daughter. He repaid the money shortly after. Exotic dancer Sharay Hayes, known as ‘The Punisher’, testified that he was hired to perform for Diddy and singer Cassie Ventura between eight and twelve times

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21:39

Diddy’s defence question ‘inconsistencies’ in Dawn...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/20

Three witnesses are called by the prosecution, as week two of Diddy’s trial begins.A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence.Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard finished her testimony and was questioned by Diddy’s defence lawyers. During a cross-examination, Richard admitted to giving different versions of events.Cassie Ventura's former best friend, Kerry Morgan, claimed she saw Diddy physically abuse Ventura several times. David James, a personal assistant who worked for Sean

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12:03

Cassie: ‘I'd give back $20m settlement to undo...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/16

Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs have finished questioning Cassandra Ventura after asking her about text messages exchanged between the pair. The R&B singer says she would give back the $20m legal settlement she was paid the day after she accused Combs of rape and sex trafficking - if it meant never having done a "freak off".Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s Nada Tawfik about Cassie’s cross examination. A warning that this episode contains descriptions of violence, sexual

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22:26

Cassie asked about explicit texts to Diddy

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/16

Diddy’s defence team has tried to establish that the so-called ‘freak-offs’ - sexual encounters in which Cassie Ventura would have sex with male escorts while Diddy watched - may have been consensual. It’s been the first day of Cassie’s cross-examination by one of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers. Anna Estevao asked Ventura about the more loving side of the pair's time together, after she testified over the last two days about alleged violence and abuse.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s

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21:50

Cassie claims Diddy abused and blackmailed her

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/15

Cassie Ventura has claimed she was raped by Diddy at the end of her relationship with him.The singer also told a New York court that she endured abuse at the hands of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs during the ‘freak-off’ sessions, and that videos of the episodes were later used as blackmail. Jurors in the case have watched videos of the sexual encounters with male escorts, which Cassie says Diddy demanded, paid for and recorded.Cassie spoke about her relationship with musician Kid Cudi, saying that Diddy became

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17:08

Singer Cassie testifies in Diddy’s trial

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/14

The singer Cassie has been on the witness stand giving emotional and graphic testimony for most of the day. She is Diddy’s former partner and is testifying against him for the prosecution.Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all charges. If found guilty, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty speaks to the BBC’s Sakshi Venkatraman about the day in court.A warning that this

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20:25

Jurors in Diddy trial shown video of Cassie assault

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/13

On the first day of Diddy’s trial, jurors have watched a video showing him assaulting his former long-time partner, the singer Cassie. The prosecution’s first witness, a former hotel security guard, says he was called on the night the CCTV video was filmed to help a "woman in distress", where he found Cassie sitting in the corner covering her face.Both the prosecution and defence gave their opening statements. The prosecution say Combs' behaviour was "coercive and criminal" and that he "had the

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13:28

Diddy’s trial begins: What's it like at court?

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/12

The jury is finalised and opening statements are expected in day 1 of Diddy’s trial. Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty is in New York as the trial gets underway. She sees Diddy in court and up close for the first time, and meets the crowds gathering outside. Sean 'Diddy' Combs is accused of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He denies the charges and allegations against him. The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories,

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24:48

The start of Diddy’s trial: What to expect

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/08

The trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to begin on Monday. He denies the charges of sex trafficking, racketeering with conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. So what should we expect at the start?Criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent explains how lawyers for the prosecution and defence will be making their opening statements as persuasive as possible.Veteran sketch artist Jane Rosenberg shares her four decades of courtroom experience with presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty. She will be in

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18:58

Diddy’s defence: ‘He’s a swinger’, plus jury...

Fame Under Fire ·

2025/05/01

Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs preview his legal defence in his sex trafficking case, arguing that the rapper led the 'lifestyle' of a 'swinger' and was not a criminal.Jury selection gets underway on 5 May, with potential jurors asked a range of questions, including whether they watch crime shows.Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty goes through all the latest pre-trial news with criminal defence attorney Shaun Kent and Rolling Stone’s senior investigative reporter Cheyenne Roundtree.The Diddy on Trial

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