Key Witness in Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial Vanishes, Raising Concerns Over Alleged Abuse Testimony

New York, NY — May 29, 2025 — A key witness, identified only as "Victim-3" in court documents, has mysteriously disappeared just days before she was set to testify in the high-profile sex trafficking and racketeering trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, throwing the prosecution’s case into disarray. Federal prosecutors have been unable to locate the woman, whose anticipated testimony was described as containing "very personal and explosive details" about alleged abuse she suffered at Combs’ hands, according to court statements reported by multiple outlets.

The trial, which began on May 12, 2025, at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in Manhattan, centers on allegations that Combs, 55, orchestrated a criminal enterprise involving sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, and other crimes over decades. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, and his defense team has consistently denied the accusations, framing them as attempts by former partners to exploit his wealth and fame.

The Missing Witness and Her Allegations

According to a report by the Daily Mail, Victim-3 was scheduled to testify following Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, Combs’ former girlfriend and a star witness in the case. While the woman’s identity was initially shielded, the outlet claimed she is Gina Virginia "Gina" Huynh, a former girlfriend of Combs. Huynh’s allegations, detailed in a 2019 interview with vlogger Tasha K, include claims of extreme violence. She alleged that Combs "smooshed her face" and kicked her in the stomach while she was pregnant, and offered her $50,000 to have an abortion, which she refused. Huynh claimed the violence began early in their five-year relationship, citing an incident at rapper Meek Mill’s birthday party where Combs allegedly became enraged after she shook Mill’s hand.

Prosecutors confirmed in court on May 8, 2025, that they were struggling to contact Victim-3 and her attorney, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey telling U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian that the witness "may not show up, even if we try to enforce the subpoena," as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The non-New York resident’s absence has sparked widespread speculation, with some outlets and social media posts suggesting foul play, though no evidence supports these claims. The Daily Mail reported that Huynh, believed to reside in Las Vegas, decided against testifying, though no official confirmation of her identity or reasoning has been provided by the court.

The disappearance of Victim-3 has been described as a significant blow to the prosecution’s case. Entertainment lawyer Tre Lovell told Fox News Digital that the loss of a key victim-witness is "crippling" for the prosecution, particularly given the limited number of alleged victims testifying in a case spanning two decades of alleged criminality. Prosecutors have emphasized that other witnesses, including Ventura and former employees, will still provide substantial evidence. Ventura, who testified for nearly 20 hours over four days, detailed a decade of alleged abuse, including physical assaults and coerced participation in "freak-off" sex parties, as reported by The New York Times.

Combs’ defense team, led by attorneys Marc Agnifilo and Alexandra Shapiro, has sought to capitalize on the witness’s absence, arguing that the prosecution’s case is weakened. They have portrayed Combs’ relationships as consensual, albeit unconventional, and have challenged the credibility of accusers, suggesting financial motives. The defense has also admitted to instances of "mutual violence" in Combs’ relationship with Ventura, framing it as a complex, drug-influenced dynamic unrelated to trafficking or racketeering, according to Deadline.

The trial has drawn intense public and media attention, fueled by Combs’ status as a hip-hop icon and the gravity of the allegations. Since Ventura’s 2023 civil lawsuit, which was settled quickly but followed by over 70 additional sexual assault lawsuits, Combs’ legal troubles have escalated. The release of 2016 hotel surveillance footage showing Combs assaulting Ventura, obtained by CNN, further intensified scrutiny, though the defense disputes its context.

As the trial enters its third week, prosecutors continue to call witnesses, including former employees and associates, to build their case. On May 29, 2025, a former employee identified as "Mia" was expected to testify about alleged sexual assaults by Combs, according to ABC News. Meanwhile, the absence of Victim-3 looms large, with prosecutors tasked with providing an update on her status. The trial, expected to last eight weeks, remains a pivotal moment in the broader reckoning over accountability for alleged sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry.

Combs remains detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, with bail requests denied due to concerns over witness tampering, as noted in court documents obtained by The Mirror US. His legal team continues to assert his innocence, describing him as a "music icon, self-made entrepreneur, loving family man, and proven philanthropist" unjustly targeted.

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