The federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs continued in New York on its eighth day, as more disturbing details emerged from the 2024 raid on his Miami Beach home. Combs, 55, is facing multiple charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting individuals for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.

On Wednesday, Homeland Security agent Gerard Gannon resumed his testimony.

He led the March 2024 search of Combs’s Florida residence. Gannon described the discovery of AR-15-style rifle components, dozens of bottles of lubricants and baby oil, sex toys, and women’s lingerie in the main bedroom. 

He also stated that agents found a Gucci bag containing MDMA tablets and white residue that tested positive for cocaine and ketamine in another closet.

Forensic Psychologist Details Victim Trauma Patterns

In addition to Gannon’s testimony, the court heard from Dr. Dawn Hughes, a forensic psychologist known for her expertise in trauma. Hughes explained that victims of abuse often stay in harmful relationships due to emotional attachment and psychological manipulation. “There is almost always love,” she said, which fosters a strong bond between victim and abuser. She emphasized that victims may delay disclosure due to feelings of shame and humiliation.

Hughes also noted that financial control and substance abuse are commonly used by abusers to trap victims. She admitted to charging $600 per hour and $6,000 per day as an expert witness and acknowledged under cross-examination that she has never testified in defense of an accused sex offender.

Later, former Combs assistant George Kaplan took the stand, describing how he routinely prepped hotel rooms with items Combs requested and emphasized that preserving Combs’s public image was a top priority.

With testimonies from multiple former associates and abuse survivors, including Cassie Ventura, the trial is projected to continue for at least seven more weeks. If convicted, Combs could face life in prison.