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A viral rumor recently spread online claiming that actor Samuel L. Jackson testified in court during Sean “Diddy” Combs' ongoing sex trafficking trial. The claim first appeared in a video uploaded by the YouTube channel WhatIsMyStarWorth on 23 May 2025.
The video was titled,
“1 MINUTE AGO: Samuel L. Jackson TESTIFIES, "Diddy Groomed Lori Harvey with Steve Harvey’s Help”
It quickly began circulating across social media platforms. It gained views rapidly and sparked discussion online.
However, the claim is false. Samuel L. Jackson has not testified in Diddy’s trial. There are no verified reports, court documents, or official statements confirming his involvement in the case. Multiple reputable sources have fact-checked and debunked the rumor.
Did Samuel L. Jackson appear in court against Diddy?
No, Samuel L. Jackson has not appeared in court in connection with Diddy’s federal sex trafficking trial. His name does not appear on any publicly available witness lists. There is no official confirmation of him being called to testify by either the prosecution or the defense.
The rumor started with a video posted by the WhatIsMyStarWorth YouTube channel. That video included dramatized and fictional content. It also came with a disclaimer stating that the video was for entertainment purposes only. This indicates the video was not based on actual courtroom footage or verified information.
The video description read as:
“In a jaw-dropping twist that has left the courtroom reeling, Samuel L. Jackson has reportedly taken the stand and made a bombshell accusation, claiming Diddy groomed Lori Harvey, and that her stepfather, Steve Harvey, may have played a role.”
No major media outlets have reported on his participation, which would have happened if the rumor were true, given the star power that both the parties have. This absence of mainstream coverage is one of the clearest signs the story is fake.
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Why is the viral video misleading?
The video that started the rumor was designed to appear dramatic and convincing. It used headlines that suggested Jackson gave a shocking testimony. It also included edited visuals and old footage, possibly taken from past interviews or unrelated appearances.
Despite this, the video included a clear disclaimer:
“This content is fictional and for entertainment purposes only. No official court evidence or verified reports confirm these claims.”
The disclaimer makes it clear that the video is not based on real events. Still, many people shared the video without reading the fine print. This has led to confusion and the spread of false information.
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Were Steve Harvey and Lori Harvey involved?
The same video that wrongly accused Jackson of testifying kept making accusations against comedian Steve Harvey and his stepdaughter Lori Harvey. Both, the video claimed, were somehow connected to the Diddy trial. These are false too.
There is no suggestion at all that either Steve Harvey or Lori Harvey is involved with the legal case. Neither of them is mentioned in the court reports or the official trial records. None of the news outlets have suggested that they were subpoenaed to testify in court or were mentioned in court.
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The video Samuel L. Jackson testified in Diddy's sex trafficking case is not real. The YouTube channel from which the video originates tries to produce fake news for amusement and includes disclaimers that the video is not real.
Jackson never went to court, and no credible source or news site indicates he is a part of the case. The same video wrongly suggested that the case also entails Steve Harvey and Lori Harvey. These claims are false. There is no proof that any of these parties were involved.
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