Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly held a woman over a 17th-floor balcony while threatening “I’m the devil and I could kill you,” according to explosive testimony in his federal sex trafficking trial.
Key Takeaways
- Graphic designer Bryana Bongolan testified that Combs dangled her over a 17th-floor balcony in 2016 and threw her into patio furniture
- Bongolan also described witnessing Combs throw a knife at his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura during a violent episode
- CCTV footage of Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel was presented as key evidence to the jury
- Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking that could result in life imprisonment
- Bongolan’s testimony was granted immunity, making her the third witness to receive such protection in this trial
Terrifying Balcony Incident Detailed by Witness
In damning testimony that sent shockwaves through the courtroom, Bryana Bongolan, a graphic designer and friend of Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, described a horrifying 2016 incident where the music mogul allegedly dangled her from a 17th-floor balcony. Bongolan recounted how Combs lifted her onto the balcony ledge while she feared for her life, later throwing her into a coffee table. The graphic designer provided photographs documenting bruises from the alleged attack, which prosecutors presented as evidence supporting her claims.
“Combs came up really close to my face and said something like, ‘I’m the devil and I could kill you,'” testified Bryana Bongolan, graphic designer and friend of Cassie Ventura.
The testimony included descriptions of a drug-fueled environment where Combs exhibited controlling and violent behavior. Bongolan stated that following the terrifying balcony incident, she experienced severe trauma. “I was shaking a lot and then I wanted to take a shower because I felt so sick,” she told the court, adding that the events left her suffering from night terrors and ongoing paranoia. She has since filed a $10 million civil suit against Combs for the alleged attack.
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Rap superstar Sean 'Diddy' Combs forced women to take part in drug-fuelled sex parties which went on for days while he filmed them, a court heard yesterday.
For decades, the music mogul ran a 'criminal enterprise' built around trafficking victims, with his… pic.twitter.com/NNYtUpiWM5
— Grifty (@TheGriftReport) May 13, 2025
Violence Against Cassie Ventura Exposed
Bongolan’s testimony extended beyond her personal experience, revealing disturbing incidents involving Combs and Ventura. She described witnessing Combs throw a knife at Ventura and a friend during another violent episode. The trial also featured CCTV footage showing Combs physically assaulting Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016, which has become pivotal evidence in the prosecution’s case against the music industry mogul. A forensic video editor presented these recordings, further strengthening the allegations of habitual violence.
“Bryana Bongolan, a graphic designer and friend of Cassie Ventura, testified that Sean “Diddy” Combs once dangled her off a 17th floor apartment balcony and threw a knife at Ventura.”
While Combs has acknowledged his behavior in the hotel surveillance video, his legal team maintains this does not constitute the serious federal charges he faces. “I mean, I hit rock bottom — but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable,” Combs previously stated regarding the footage. His defense attorneys have aggressively challenged Bongolan’s credibility during cross-examination, highlighting inconsistencies in her testimony and questioning her motives given her pending civil lawsuit against their client.
Serious Federal Charges and Ongoing Trial
The trial centers on accusations that Combs operated a criminal enterprise, coercing women into drug-fueled sex parties and using his considerable influence to control them. Prosecutors allege that Combs used recordings of these encounters as blackmail material against Ventura to maintain his control. The racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges could result in a life sentence if Combs is convicted. Bongolan’s testimony was provided under immunity, making her the third witness to receive such protection in this high-profile case.
As the trial continues, Bongolan is expected to provide further testimony, with another witness identified only as “Jane” scheduled to appear next. The proceedings have already unveiled disturbing patterns of alleged abuse that have permanently tarnished the reputation of the once-celebrated music industry executive. President Trump’s administration has emphasized the importance of holding powerful figures accountable for sex crimes, regardless of their celebrity status, reinforcing that justice must apply equally to all Americans.
