Diddy's Accusers To Testify Before Federal Grand Jury Amid Hotel Video Investigation

Cassie Ventura, Diddy's ex-girlfriend, breaks silence on hotel surveillance video as model Crystal McKinney files a lawsuit claiming sexual assault in 2003. Federal investigators obtain video from Diddy's mansions and identify potential witnesses, including a male sex worker alleging to be a victim.

Federal investigators have secured video footage from inside the residences of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged sexual assault and sex trafficking. According to a CNN report, investigators are diligently tracking down and interviewing potential witnesses identified within the footage, including a male sex worker who claims to be a victim.

As the investigation unfolds, federal investigators have expanded their efforts to multiple accusers, interviewing them extensively to gather information. While the precise origin of the aforementioned footage remains unclear, whether captured by Combs' security cameras or by an insider, it has not yet been released to the public.

Details have emerged regarding witness testimony before a federal grand jury, a typical step in such investigations. Jurors will carefully review the evidence and listen to witness accounts before determining whether to approve a criminal indictment against Combs.

The identity of the individuals captured on video is still uncertain, ranging from prominent figures to lesser-known individuals. Civil lawsuits filed against Combs in recent months have alleged that a diverse group of entertainers and music executives frequented his parties, where some of the alleged assaults reportedly occurred.

Spokespersons representing Combs have declined to comment on the matter.

Investigators have also interviewed multiple accusers who have come forward with their allegations. Combs initially denied any wrongdoing, but later issued a tearful apology video after the leak of another video depicting an alleged assault on his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a hotel hallway.

Ventura, who sued Combs in November and settled out of court, is expected to be a key witness for federal investigators. Other accusers who have filed civil lawsuits have implicated additional individuals, expanding the pool of potential witnesses.

"If the grand jury is going to hear from these people, yeah, he's getting indicted," said Derrick Parker, a former member of the NYPD's hip-hop intelligence unit. Parker has predicted the possibility of an indictment even before July 4th, citing the emergence of the Ventura assault video.

As new accusations continue to surface, two lawsuits were filed against Combs this month, the number of potential witnesses for investigators grows.

Parker emphasizes the importance of witnesses who may have information on social media platforms. "If you put information out, on Instagram or social platforms, and you were there, the government will want to know about that."

Combs' accusers have also provided snapshots and cellphone images taken during their attendance at Combs' parties, both in New York City and on yachts.

In addition to the civil lawsuits, authorities in Miami arrested a Combs associate named Brendan Paul on drug charges. Parker speculates that federal investigators may be pursuing racketeering charges.

Parker, the author of "Notorious C.O.P.," anticipates that evidence in Ventura's case will be subpoenaed by the Justice Department, overriding any potential nondisclosure agreement established in the settlement. He also predicts that investigators will meticulously examine videos and photos from Combs' parties to corroborate the claims of his accusers.

Authorities have not yet announced any criminal charges against Combs, but the investigation continues to gather momentum.