Friday 6/6 Day 25. “I Still Wake Up Screaming” — Bongolan’s Balcony Terror, Bruises, and Diddy’s Fury

0:00 Warning. This episode contains references to sexual situations that may be disturbing to some listeners. Please proceed with caution. Callaroga Shark Media. Welcome back to Did He Do It? The Daily Podcast, bringing you every raw, unfiltered detail from the Seawan Didtycomb sex trafficking and racketeering trial. I'm Nate Oliver outside the Manhattan Federal Courthouse on Friday morning, June sixth, day twenty five of this extraordinary case. Today, I'm recapping a Thursday in court that was nothing short of explosive, with testimony that shook the gallery, challenged the limits of memory and trauma, and offered a stark window into the alleged violence and control at the heart of Ditty's empire.

0:53 The day began with the return to the stand of Brianna Bongolan, Cassie Ventura's longtime friend, now a pivotal witness for the prosecution. Bongolan's testimony on Wednesday had already left the courtroom reeling, as she described in vivid, harrowing detail the morning in September twenty sixteen, when she says Ditty dangled her over a seventeen story balcony at Cassie's Los Angeles apartment. On Thursday, she faced the defense for a cross examination that was as aggressive as it was revealing. Bongolan recounted the chaos of that morning, being jolted awake by Ditty's pounding on the apartment door, rushing to shield her girlfriend from being discovered, and then stepping out onto the balcony to catch her breath. It was there, she said that Ditty approached her from behind, lifted her by the arms, and hoisted her onto the balcony railing. I was scared and trying not to slip, she told the jury, her voice trembling as she described the terror of being suspended over the edge for what felt like forever. I thought I was going to die. I remember the city below me, the wind, and the sound of Cassie screaming. Inside.

2:01 She said she heard Cassie's voice, panicked and incredulous, asking did you hang her over the balcony? Her girlfriend is in the house. Bongolan testified that Diddy quickly left the apartment after the incident, but not before throwing her onto a patio table, leaving her with a large bruise on her leg and pain in her neck. And back. Bongolan presented the jury with photos of her injuries, time stamped and entered into evidence. She described how in the hours and days that followed, she suffered from dizziness, nightmares, and a constant sense of paranoia. I still wake up screaming sometimes, she said. I see his face, I feel his hands on my arms, and I'm right back on that balcony.

2:45 She explained that she continues to suffer from night terrors and episodes of screaming in her sleep, and that the trauma of that morning has never left her. On cross examination, Diddy's defense team, led by attorney Brian Steele, challenged Bongolan's account at every turn. Steele suggested that Bongoland's memory was clouded by drug use, specifically cocaine on the night in question. Bongolan admitted she might have been under the influence, but insisted her recollection of the balcony incident was vivid and true. I know what happened to me, she said, holding her ground. Steele pressed her on the timeline and details of the event. The defense also questioned whether Ditty could have been in Los Angeles at the time, pointing to travel records and social media posts, but Bongolan maintained that she would never forget the terror of that morning. Steele also tried to cast doubt on Bongolan's credibility by referencing her past social media posts and interviews, suggesting that her claims were exaggerated or motivated by other factors. Bongolan, however, remained composed, telling the jury that her public persona was a mask, a way to survive in a world where Ditty's power and influence were overwhelming. You don't cross someone like that, she said, said.

4:00 You play along, you keep quiet, and you hope you make it out. Bongolan's testimony didn't end with the balcony horror. She described another chilling episode in which Ditty threatened her directly, saying I'm the devil and I could kill you. She recounted a separate incident at the beach where Ditty approached her closely and made her feel terrified, though she couldn't recall what had triggered his fury. She told the jury that Cassie often confided in her about living in fear, and that both women would sometimes hide in locked rooms to avoid Ditty's rages. Cassie would beg me not to leave her alone with him. Bongolan said she was scared for her life. The prosecution reinforced Bongolan's testimony with forensic evidence.

4:45 Jurors saw the photos of her injuries with metadata confirming they were taken within hours of the alleged assault. The prosecution also reintroduced the infamous Intercontinental Hotel surveillance footage from twenty sixteen, authenticated by forensic video zospecialist Frank Piazza, showing Ditty assaulting Cassie in a hotel hallway. Piazza explained the technical process he used to verify the footage, and the jury saw the original unedited clip, further cementing the prosecution's narrative of a pattern of violence and intimidation. The day's proceedings were not without courtroom theatrics. Judge Aaron Subramanian issued a stern warning to Ditty after observing him nodding vigorously at the jury during testimony. The judge cautioned Ditty's attorney that any further attempts to influence the jury through facial expressions, gestures, or eye contact could result in Ditty being removed from the courtroom for the remainder of the trial. The judge's warning was clear. This judge is not to be trifled with.

5:47 Legal experts noted that such a sanction would be extreme, as the defendant has the right to confront accusers, but the judge made it clear that the integrity of the trial would not be compromised. Throughout the day, the prosecution continue to build its case with a steady stream of physical evidence, corroborating witnesses, and a narrative that painted Ditty's empire as one built on fear, secrecy, and violence. Derek Ferguson, bad Boy Entertainment's former chief financial officer, returned to the stand to walk jurors through more wire transfers, cash payments, and reimbursement records. Ferguson explained how large sums of cash were routinely kept on hand for Ditty's personal use, and how assistants were tasked with buying supplies for freak off parties, everything from gallons of baby oil and sexual lubricant to drugs and alcohol. Ferguson described how hotel bills would often include oil damage and deep cleaning fees, and how Ditty's team would sometimes pay staff extra to keep quiet about what they saw more in a moment. Jurors also saw documentation of a twenty thousand dollars payment from Cassie Ventura's parents to one of Ditty's accounts in December twenty eleven, a transaction previously described by Cassie's mother as a desperate attempt to keep her daughter safe after Ditty threatened to release explicit videos. Ferguson testified that he did not know

7:19 the reason for the transfer, but prosecutors argued it was further evidence of Ditty's pattern of coercion in blackmail. The prosecution also introduced records showing payments to hotel security staff, including the one hundred thousand dollars bribe to Eddie Garcia for the only copy of the twenty sixteen assault video. Garcia described how he was so anxious about the NDA he signed that he didn't even read it, and how Didty instructed him not to make any big purchases with the money. Prosecutors argued that this bribe was a key part of their racketeering case, showing how Didty used his wealth and influence to erase evidence and silence witnesses. As the day ended, the prosecution pre he viewed upcoming testimony from another alleged victim, known as Jane, who was expected to testify under a pseudonym and with extensive protective measures in place. Jane's testimony has anticipated to include a trove of text messages, exhibits, and first hand accounts of Ditty's alleged abuse and coercion. The government is also expected to introduce more evidence of Ditty's efforts to control and intimidate those around him, including additional non disclosure agreements and testimony about payments to potential witnesses. Outside the courthouse, the atmosphere was electric. Media advocacy groups, and supporters of both sides gathered as the trial's cultural and legal impact continued to ripple across the country. Ditty's future now hangs in the balance, with five federal charges, including racketeering, conspiracy, sex trafficking by force,

8:50 and transportation for prostitution, threatening to send him to prison for life if convicted. That's where we stand after another day of bombshell testimony, legal brinkmanship, and emotional revelations. Tomorrow, I'll bring you every new twist, every legal battle, and every rumor from inside and outside the Courthouse. I'm Nate Oliver, and this is Did He Do It? This episode of Did He Did He Do It? Was produced by Mark Francis and John McDermott for Calaroga Shark Media. Some AI production assistants may have been used.