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Some words have been censored to comply with YouTube's guidelines. What you're about to hear is a voiced over reading of Scott Muscotti, Mila Morales, Frederick Zemo, Josh Croft's testimony from the Shaun Diddy Combmes trial. Source: courtroom reporter at Inner City Press on X.
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What you're about to hear is Scott Mscotti, Mila Morales, Frederick Zemer, Josh Croft's testimony from beginning to end. When did you carry cash for Mr Combmes? $50,000 on his private jet.
Did you pick up cash for Mr Combmes? $10,000 at Western Union from Combmes Enterprises. What long-term relationships of Mr Combmes were you aware of?
Cassie. Kim. Gina.
Who was Kim? Mother of his children. Cassie.
Girlfriend. Gina. Another girlfriend.
The jet flight to Las Vegas. What was the layout of the jet? Four chairs.
A partition. I had a partial view over my right shoulder. When you witnessed violence by Mr Combmes on Miss Ventura, why didn't you intervene?
My career. After the last glass breaking, what did Mr Combmes do? He came forward.
Cassie stayed in the back. He asked me to get creams to conceal the bruising on her face. How did you pay for it?
Corporate credit card. Why did you leave Combmes Enterprises? I didn't think I should be covering things up, like buying the witch hazel.
Also, my father had prostate cancer. Any of violence? He threw things at Gina in the entryway of the main home on Star Island.
What was he throwing? Green apples. How hard?
Very hard. Later, I took the medicine bag into their room. Mr Mr Combmes wanted me to leave quickly.
Then what? I heard Gina at the gate and mail voices. Who?
Security. When you left, what did you do? I collected myself, then went to work for an integrated marketing firm.
Why did you go to work for Combmes Enterprises? He was an incredible entrepreneur. I have learned from him.
What did Brian do as COO? Ensuring profitability of each unit. I was an employee when Revolt TV launched.
Tell me about it. We were on the sixth floor of 1710 Broadway. Everyone was there.
It was momentous. Diversity was important to Mr Combmes, specifically for African-Americans. What did Blue Flame do?
Marketing for Cirock. What is Diao? They own Johnny Walker and others.
Mr Combmes set up a marketing entity for Cyrock. Your job? What was it?
For example, Mr Combmes would say, "We are going to leave the house. " He meant 3 to 5 minutes. I had a checklist for the bags and toiletry.
It was a bad look in me if something wasn't in there. Is there a binder near you? I can't read that.
It says Southern District. I'm handing you something to refresh your recollection. Take a look at it as long as you want to.
You ran an off-site training, a graduate from Harvard Business School. Also, Kenny Burns. I remember.
You were effective, right? I worked hard. I don't know how you'll answer.
Was it good or bad? Complicated. He didn't need to yell at you when you brought two waters.
I worked hard. Okay. Who was Biggie?
A huge rapper who unfortunately passed away. Wasn't Biggie's birthday a holiday at Combmes Enterprises? Yes.
Was it a creative environment? Absolutely. It attracted all kinds of creative people.
Lawyers, musicians, advertising people. You used a corporate credit card? Yes.
How did Mr Combmes pay? KK held his wallet with a black American Express in it. You have no reason to think he kept track of how baby oil was paid for?
No reason. Or applesauce. He loves applesauce.
On cheeseburgers, on everything. Let's talk about the plane. You heard glass breaking.
You didn't see it. I didn't see it. The incident with Gina.
You walk into the house. There's a thin table. I don't know.
You don't remember how a person could get out of the gate at TwoStar Island? No. I just heard screaming and commotion.
Screams of terror or of how can I open this gate? I don't know how to distinguish between the two. He threatened your jobs.
But did he physically threaten you? No. You talked about Kim Porter, how she was different.
His respect for her. They had incredible kids. Thank you.
When you set up hotel room for Mr Combmes and Miss Porter, there was no baby oil, right? Lotions. You expressed caution about hotels.
Why you cleaned the room afterward? Hotel staff could sell photos. Everyone wants a payday.
You sent him a photo of him and Kim Porter after she died. I was heartbroken for him. You were close.
I invited him to my wedding. I didn't hear back. At this moment, the defense objected and everyone in the courtroom was surprised.
Then they continued, "You respected him? " "Yes. " "What's this photo of?
" Me, KK, and Mr Combmes at Teeter Airport. He just got the jet. That's why there's champagne.
You're happy there, right? No. Refresh it.
It's that I was glad I had found the mascara in the back seat. They found you and subpoenaed you. I had to retain counsel right away.
At this moment, the redirect began. Which incident shook you? The plane with Cassie and the apples with Gina.
I felt guilty. I didn't do anything after the incident with Cassie on the plane. But you didn't see any injuries.
People can be injured without injuries being visible. The tonality and tension with the apples he threw at Gina, it was troubling. You told Miss Cororm about both incidents?
Yes. And I told her I am unwilling to stand behind the behavior that I was quitting. Did Christina say she would quit?
No. How long did she stay after you told her? Until recently.
At this moment, the government called their next witness. We call Scott Mscotti. What did you do for work?
I'm an actor and musician known as Kid Cuddy. Who is this? Cassie.
We dated in 2011. Who else was she involved with? Shawn Combmes.
What did you know about their status? That she and Shawn Combmes had some problems and they weren't dating anymore. In December 2011, did law enforcement respond to your home?
Yes. I had a break-in. Cassie called me at 5:30 or 6:00 a.
m. She said Shawn Combmes had found out about us. She asked me to pick her up, so I did.
Yeah. Why? She was worried.
What was her demeanor? Very stressed and worried. Where did you go?
The Sunset Marquee. Why? I thought it was safe.
Off the radar. Who else did you speak with? Capricorn Clark.
She sounded near tears. What did she say? That Shawn Combmes in the car near my house.
At this moment, the defense objected but was overruled. You called Shawn Combmes. I did.
He said, "I'm over here waiting for you. " When you arrived, what did the outside look like? Pretty normal.
Any security camera? Yes, but I found out they weren't working. But the security cameras had been moved.
Did you move them? No. What did you see inside your home?
Gifts were open. Some stuff I got from Chanel. And my dog was locked up in the bathroom.
How did you usually leave your dog? I let him roam. How long had you had your dog?
3 years. What changes were behavior of your dog after the break-in? Jittery, on edge all the time.
I got back in and called Shawn Combmes again. I was looking for him. I wanted to fight him, you know.
Did he answer? Yeah. He said, "I'm on my way.
" I thought to myself, at this moment, the defense objected on the grounds of non-responsive and was overruled. And the judge told the prosecution to ask a new question. When you saw Cassie, how did she seem?
Depressed. Did you see Cassie in Connecticut? Yes.
She needed it. Did Mr Combmes call you? Yes.
He hit me a few times. Hit. Called me.
What did you say? That I didn't want to talk with him. He broke into my house.
Hurt my dog. Did you and Miss Ventura break up? Yes.
What about your car? My dog's babysitter called me and told me my car was on fire. Where were you?
At a relative of my ex-girlfriend. Where did you go? to my house, 8925 Hollywood Hills Road.
Let me show you six pictures. Do you recognize my Porsche? That's the damage to my Porsche from the Molotov cocktail.
Who took these photos? Chip, a good friend and collaborator. What's depicted here?
The hole they cut in the roof of my car to put in the Molotov cocktail. What was your reaction to your car being set on fire? What the At this moment, the defense objected but was overruled.
Was the damage on your car present before the call from the dog sitter? No. Did you think it was accidental or intentional?
Intentional. Where did you last see Miss Ventura? At the Soho House.
I'd reached out to Shawn Combmes and said, "Let's talk. This is getting out of hand. " At this moment, the defense asked for a sidebar.
The judge said, "Do you have an objection? " The defense said yes. And the judge said, "Sustained.
Disregard and move on. " Who set up the meeting at Soho House? Drck and my manager.
What was Mr Combmes doing? Standing there like a Marvel super villain. He said, "We were homies.
You know that is my girl. " What did you say? I thought you had broken up.
Then Shawn Combmes offered me water twice. It was weird. Shawn Combmes being so calm.
What did Cassie say? That we have fallen in love, things happened. What did you say to Mr Combmes?
What about my car? He said, "I don't know what you're talking about. " I walked away.
Did you see Shawn Combmes later? A few years later, also at Soho House, he said, "I'm just sorry for all that I was surprised, so I found peace with it. " No further questions at this time.
I want to ask you some questions about your Porsche in 2022. 2012. I apologize.
You get a call about damage to your vehicle. Any surveillance photos? No.
My dog's babysitter did send me pictures of the damage. The DNA taken. Are you aware it came back being a female?
At this moment, the prosecution objected on the grounds of no foundation and it was sustained. Do you know there were DNA results? At this moment, the judge allowed the question.
No. Miss Ventura told you it was over. We just stopped talking.
You told this honorable court and this jury that she played you? Yes. She played you and you had no clue.
No clue. In 2011, you went on a tour? Yes.
65 locations? Yeah. At that time, Shawn Combmes as an icon.
Fair to say. Yes. You and Miss Ventura had a sexual relationship.
At this moment, the prosecution objected. Then they had a sidebar, but then continued. Mr Steel, can I?
At this moment, the judge said, "No, you can do that on redirect. Do you want to tell me something? " Sean Combmes asked about me doing a song with Ms.
Ventur in 2010. Thank you. You believe they left your front door unlocked?
Yes. No forced entry? No.
Just presents open door in the bathroom. I'm not belittling, just asking. You called Shawn Combmes.
Yeah. He was calm. Yes.
You went to see him. You didn't think he had a gun? I couldn't call it.
You are a strong person. That's how you categorize yourself. Yeah.
This crossed the line. Ms. Ventura told you she was abused.
Yes. But she never said she was sexually abused. True.
She did not. You loved her. Tell me if I'm wrong.
I did. You got played by the same person who played Mr Combmes, Cassie Ventura, in the 13 years since. Have you ever been notified in California that there has been any more action on this car fire?
No. Did Miss Ventura have multiple phones? I don't remember.
35-12. If I said it, I said it. Do you know what a burner phone is?
Untraceable. The trespass. You call it a breakin.
M. Ventura told you she'd given your home address to Mr Combmes. Yes, in the morning.
No more questions. Thanks. No problem.
What did Ms. Ventura confide in you about abuse? That he would hit her.
Sometimes kicker. The day of the breakin. Was she carefree?
No. What did Capricorn Clark tell you? Shawn Combmes and an affiliate forced her into a car to come to my house.
I called the police. How would you describe Cassie that day? just really shook him finding out about us.
Why did your relationship with Ms. Ventura end? The drama?
It was getting out of hand. I wanted to give space. What drama?
The break-in for my safety, her safety. At this moment, the defense objected on the grounds of speculation, but was overruled. Why did you have safety concerns?
Because I knew Shawn Combmes was violent. At this moment, the defense asked the judge to approach and they had a sidebar. And then they continued the meeting at the Soho House.
Mr Combmes said, "I don't know what you're talking about about your car. Did you believe him? At this moment, the defense objected and the judge told him to rephrase the question.
What was your understanding that he was lying? No further questions. The judge asked if there was any recross and the defense said, "No, your honor.
" What's your name? Mila Morales. I'm a celebrity makeup artist.
Do you recognize anyone you've worked for? Shawn Combmes in the gray sweater and white collar. When did you work for Mr Combmes?
2000 to 2005. Then who? Rihanna.
Who else? Jennifer Lopez. Cassie.
When did you work with Cassie? 2007 until co. She was like a little sister to me.
How much older than her are you? A few years. Did you see her with injuries on her face?
2010 Grammy weekend. Prince party. Where were you with her?
Beverly Hills. I fell asleep in the room and woke up to a commotion. Cassie walked in.
Then Shawn asking, "Where the is she? " What did he do? Walk into the bedroom, shut the door.
What did you hear behind the door? yelling and screaming, both of them. Then Shawn Combmes left.
What did you see next, Cassie? She had a swollen eye and knots on her head. I packed her things up.
We went to my house. Then my doctor friend came and examined her to see if she had a concussion. What were you afraid of, Sean?
I feared for my life. At this moment, the defense objected and said, "Move to strike. " And the judge overruled it.
How long did she stay? Days. Have you done interviews about this?
A couple. Were you paid? No.
Did you provide evidence? Photos of me and Kim Porter. Early 2000s.
Were you paid? $1,000. No further questions.
Did you assist Miss Ventura for any red carpet events? Possibly. And some music video, black and yellow.
We have photos. 647, please. The goal was that she looked put together.
Yes. These photos show your artistry. You reposted them on Instagram.
Yes. You were in her hotel room though you lived near. Yes, you met Ms.
Ventura's family, her father. You called a doctor and a lawyer. The lawyer lives in San Francisco.
You provided emotional support. Yes. You did an interview with CNN and with Extra TV, Don Lemon, Piers Morgan?
Yes. Did Dline reach out to you? I don't look at those anymore.
Did you ask the government if you could do more? Look at this. So, you asked permission to speak to Dline?
Of course, I asked. After the incident, neither Mr Combmes or anyone from his company ever approached you? No one did.
For a documentary, were you paid therapy? You sold the photos to CNN for $1,000? Yes.
No further questions. Frederick Zour, the general manager of the Hermitage Hotel LA. Why are you here?
I received a subpoena. Are you familiar with the hotel's reservation system? We have a system called Opera.
We enter in personal preferences. How long do you keep them? They stay forever.
Who reserved this room for Shawn Combmes? Ryan Lopez. Also, other names were used.
When was this profile first created? 2006. It said Shawn Combmes and Bad Boy Records.
Then they changed it to Jackie Star. Let's look at 2011 to 2012. This reservation, what's the bill?
Over $2,000. It says only charge if Christina Cororm approves. What were the instructions?
Put room out of service for cleaning. Like the room hot, set it for 75°. What are these complaints?
Candle wax on carpet. Security called. charge $500.
No further questions. At this moment, the judge asked the defense cross-examination and they said, "None. " Then came the next witness.
Special agent Josh Croft. Where do you work? HSI, Homeland Security Investigations.
I extract data from computers. What is your training? The Syans Institute.
What does that stand for? I don't really know. They are opaque in that way.
What tools do you use? TX1 and Digital Collector. Whose laptops did you extract?
Cassie Ventura. This is a MacBook Pro roughly from 2010 2011 with a white case. Did you boot it up?
I got to the MacBook factory default screen. But you got data. Yes.
The hard drive had data not overridden by the factory reset. What is unallocated space? Something not viewable, something previously deleted.
Explain how computers store data. You have a table of contents. A file can still be stored in unallocated space.
So on these three laptops, how are they backed up? iTunes was used before iCloud. Some looks a little funky, but you can validate the funky, as you say, data by going to the raw data.
Yes. Nothing further. On one of the laptops, there was a Frank Black profile.
Yes. Did you process every file? Yes.
Have a wonderful weekend. Frank Black, did you proceed under Miss Ventura's consent? Under warrant.
At this moment, the judge said, "No more witnesses. Jurors, I intend to release you early. Any objections?
Don't read anything about the case. Go for a walk. Watch the Knicks avenge their game one loss and you must tattle.
We're making great progress. All rise. And that was the end of today for the trial.
What did you think about the day of witnesses? Do you think today was the day for the prosecution or the defense?
