Diddy's alleged 'drug mule' Brendan Paul to reportedly take stand in ongoing Diddy sex trafficking trial

As Sean "Diddy" Combs's high-profile sex trafficking trial enters its fifth week, the prosecution plans to bring in new witnesses. These include Brendan Paul, who used to work as Combs's assistant and has been called a "drug mule" in earlier reports.

The next court date is set for June 16, 2025. People close to the case say federal prosecutors might present summary witnesses to back up written evidence. They also plan to have Paul testify about his past work with Diddy. This testimony is expected to be part of the government's final push to make its case to the jury.

Brendan Paul, who once played men's basketball for Syracuse University, served as Sean Combs' personal assistant. His name hit the news in March 2024 when federal agents raided Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami at the same time. That month, police arrested Paul at Miami–Opa Locka Executive Airport. They charged him with felony cocaine possession after they said they found cocaine and marijuana in his bags. But Paul's case took a different turn later.

In May 2024, he took a plea deal through a program that helps first-time offenders who didn't commit violent crimes. His attorney, Brian Bieber, later confirmed in December 2024 that the case against Paul had been fully dismissed after he successfully completed the pretrial program. Court records indicate that Paul was released on a $2,500 bond on March 26, 2024.

"Brendan accepted the prosecutor’s offer to permit his entry into the diversion program which, after completion, the case against him will be dismissed in its entirety." Brendan's attorney said

Key testimonies and witness updates in Diddy trial

The trial has featured many testimonies, one of them from a witness known as Jane. She claimed that Diddy forced her into different forms of control while they were together. This included being made to take part in what she called "hotel nights," which she said involved sexual interactions with other people. Jane also spoke about getting financial help from Combs such as having her rent paid every month, and talked about times when she experienced physical violence.

The government plans to call more witnesses, including a federal agent and Jonathan Perez, who worked with Combs during the period Jane cited in her testimony. His testimony might offer more details about what Combs was doing during that period.

The prosecution has decided against calling Kristina Khorram, who served as Diddy's longtime chief of staff and was earlier mentioned as a possible co-conspirator. The Washington Post shared this update on June 13, 2025.

Diddy pled not guilty to every charge, which involves sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and moving people across areas to engage in prostitution. If found guilty, he could face life behind bars. Prosecutors have stated the government plans to finish presenting its case by the end of next week.

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