Diddy’s ex-girlfriend ‘Jane’ confirms he supported her financially
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At the moment, protection lawyer Teny Geragos cross-examined “Jane,” a pseudonym for one among Diddy’s ex-girlfriends. Geragos pressed her in regards to the interior workings of her relationship with the hip-hop mogul and tried to complicate her wrenching allegations of pressured intercourse, bodily violence and abuse.
Right here’s what it is advisable know:
- PRESSURE: “Jane” stated Diddy “launched me to this life-style, underneath quite a lot of emotional stress.” She stated that she initially “didn’t perceive the phrases of the connection” however that she finally discovered the rapper anticipated frequent “freak offs” with escorts. She described a “stress to do these items he desired,” in addition to “fulfill my duties as a girlfriend.”
- MONEY: “Jane” confirmed Diddy wire-transferred round $150,000 to her throughout their relationship. He generally used the supply to pay her lease as a “instrument,” she testified, implying that the gestures have been a “reminder” of his energy.
- DRUGS: Diddy’s alleged reliance on medicine and alcohol involved “Jane,” she stated. She recounted a visit to the Turks and Caicos when he appeared to have jaundice, graying gums and shaking fingers. “I felt like he was overdoing the partying,” “Jane” stated.
🔎 The view from inside
By Adam Reiss, Chloe Melas and Katherine Koretski
“Jane” repeatedly broke down crying throughout her direct examination yesterday. However she was markedly extra reserved and fewer visibly emotional throughout at this time’s cross-examination. In a single notable second, nonetheless, she grew to become testy with Geragos throughout an trade about luxurious purses.
Geragos requested her whether or not she had ever obtained Bottega baggage. “Jane” replied: “I’m positive you have got one.” Geragos then requested her how a lot a Bottega bag prices. “Jane” responded: “How a lot does my physique value?” The witness requested for a brief break after the heated backwards and forwards.
Diddy nodded and even smiled all through ”Jane’s” cross-examination. He nodded vigorously as she described placing on lingerie to please him.
👨⚖️ Evaluation: The credibility query
By Danny Cevallos
“Jan”e could also be a sufferer of Diddy’s domineering cruelty. She could have been mistreated by him. She could have been underneath his Svengali maintain. However she additionally could have credibility issues.
It’s fascinating that our justice system trusts jurors — regardless of their backgrounds or educations — to resolve whether or not witnesses are credible. In reality, the courts place few limits on a juror’s capability to make credibility determinations.
The court docket can instruct the jury to view with warning the testimony of, say, an informer or a drug addict. The court docket can even inform jurors that in the event that they imagine a witness knowingly testified falsely about an essential matter, they will mistrust the witness’ testimony about different issues. However these directions largely empower — not limit — a juror from making credibility determinations.
For my part, “Jane’s” cross-examination gave the jurors motive to mistrust her testimony. First, she was at instances snarky with the protection counsel throughout cross-examination. Dangerous thought. It by no means seems good. However worse, she didn’t personal unhealthy information. She has a proof for every little thing.
When she was confronted with the sexually express textual content messages she despatched Diddy, she stated she did it solely to maintain him completely happy. When witnesses don’t personal unhealthy information, it seems unhealthy.
When witnesses combat with the counsel throughout cross-examination, it seems unhealthy. It implies that even when “Jane” is telling the reality about every little thing, the jury could discover she advised the reality about nothing.
🗓 What’s subsequent
Tomorrow: “Jane” is predicted to return to the stand for extra cross-examination. The proceedings will begin later than traditional, at 1 p.m. ET.
BTW: Each night time throughout Diddy’s trial, NBC’s “Dateline” will drop particular episodes of the “True Crime Weekly” podcast to get you in control. “Dateline” correspondent Andrea Canning chats with NBC Information’ Chloe Melas and particular company — proper in entrance of the courthouse. Pay attention right here. 🎧