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- Diddy allegedly carried a large amount of cash on him, as well as bottles of baby oil, the day he was arrested
- His former assistant David James testified in court one Tuesday, echoing prosecution’s allegations about Diddy being in possession of a massive amount of pills
- Diddy — who is not charged with drug offenses — reportedly had pills that would increase his sperm count, James testified
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged massive trove of pills included some affixed with former President Barack Obama’s face on them, the mogul’s former assistant testified at his trial this week.
The assistant, David James, appeared in court for a second day of testimony on Tuesday, May 20, as the Bad Boy Records founder’s high-profile trial continued into its second week.
“There were various pills, but one was in the form of a former president’s face,” James told the court on Tuesday.
When prosecutor Christy Slavik asked him to specify which former president he was referring to, he responded: “President Obama.”
James alleged Combs kept between 25 and 30 pill bottles in his toiletry bag during hotel stays —including Percocet, ecstasy, Viagra, weight loss pills and supplements for sperm count.
Combs has not been charged with any drug-related offenses.
Combs’ trial has been rife with testimony from witnesses and investigators alleging he sexually, physically and verbally abused his victims, including his former girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura.
Combs is on trial for racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He also faces dozens of civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual abuse.
He has pleaded not guilty.
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