Judge: Break

We are currently on a break

[They've back]
AUSA: Until now had been objecting to exhibits, and turning over private correspondence of this witness - we have now sat through hours of humiliating cross. Mr. Steel has insulted this witness, saying things like "God Forbid" after things she said

AUSA: One by one your Honor let the exhibit in. But now, cumulatively, we have reached harassment. Given the tone, we do not think continuing this is appropriate. She has carried herself with grace. This is adding to trauma, eyes are on this trial.

AUSA: Other victims in other trials will become aware of this -
Judge: I have not seen yelling. My understanding is that his "God Forbid" is an apology, not an attempt to intimidate. But the argumentative questions - is Mr. Steel here? - you're repeating yourself

Judge: If I feel you are asking questions just to ask them, I'm going to tell you to move on, understood?
Combs' Steel: I understand.
Judge: I don't see improper treatment here, Ms. Comey. But I will continue to watch.
Steel: I saw photographs- 1799, 1 to 25

Judge: Can I see them?
AUSA: We don't have stamped versions of these.
Judge: Do you have the photos?
AUSA: Yes. But we won't know which one you are referring to.
Judge: Mr. Steel, why don't they have stamped copies of these?
Steel: Only saw this morning

Judge: Just show them to me one by one... Next... Next... Mr. Steel, what is the relevance?
Combs' Steel: Impeachment. She said she had no time for herself to tell others. These images show Mia with friends and family over these years

Judge: Why would baby showers have relevance? Why not just ask questions about this? Why show these?
Combs' Steel: Because I like to do the impeachment that way.
Judge: Absent any further showing, they are excluded.
Steel: Admit them for the record?
Judge: No

Combs' Steel: We want them in if there is an appeal.
AUSA: We'll put them in the case file, that's how we handle it
Steel: I asked Mia, You still have friends? And she said, I did not see them, I did not have an external sounding board. She said, There was no time

Judge: The problem is putting in the post, they are not relevant and they are cumulative. You already spent a lot of time to the scrapbook. Please bring Mia back in.
All rise!
Combs' Steel: You and Ms. Ventura were best friends, fair?
Mia: Yes.

Combs' Steel: You said she was your sister?
Mia: Yes.
Steel: You loved her?
Mia: Absolutely.
Steel: And you feel the same way today?
Mia: Yes.
Steel: You would never lie to her?
Mia: Puff didn't allow me to tell her things, like where he was, anything he said

Combs' Steel: Was Ms. Ventura in love with Mr. Combs?
Mia: I thought so.
Steel: Did you ever tell her the person she loved raped you?
Mia: No.
Steel: Do you remember telling her Mr. Combs' brain need to be rewired?
AUSA: May we have a sidebar?
Judge: You may
[Sidebar]

[They've back]
Combs' Steel: Why would you cover up for Mr. Combs to Ms. Ventura, why writing that Mr. Combs is just misunderstood?
AUSA: Objection
Judge: Re-phrase.
Steel: Did you tell Ms. Ventura she needs to stay with Mr. Combs?
Mia: I don't remember that.

Mia: He could find out what I was telling her.
Combs' Steel: How?
Mia: He had stolen my phone, and Cassie's phone, many times. He's put tracking devices on her car.
Steel: But you were alone with Ms. Ventura
Mia: Yes.
Steel: You sued Mr. Combs for $10 million?

Mia: It was a mediation. My lawyers ended up getting $200,000. Combs' Steel: You got $200,000?
Mia: Yes.
Steel: Please look at the screen. Is that you social media account?
Mia: Looks like a text message. Sounds like me.
Steel: Your text to Mr. Combs

Mia: I don't remember sending this.
Combs' Steel: You are in a tutu & Mr. Combs appears to be holding his private parts - in Ms. Ventura's lawsuit, she alleged sexual abuse?
Mia: Yes.
Steel: Why did you still communicate with Mr. Combs?
AUSA: Objection!
Sustained

Combs' Steel: Did you meet these prosecutors in January 2024?
Mia: I may have, I don't remember the timing.
Steel: Did you tell them Mr. Combs sexually assaulted you?
Mia: I don't remember when I told them.
Steel: Did you get a lawyer?
Mia: Yes

Combs' Steel: The lawyer - who had 45 days earlier obtained an enormous judgment-
AUSA: Objection!
Judge: Sustained.
Steel: Why did you hire her?
AUSA: Objection!
Judge: Sustained! Let's move on.
Steel: You only first alleged sexual assault in June 2024?

Mia: I don't remember the timing of things. The rest I can't go into, I understand it's privileged-
AUSA: Objection!
Judge: That's sustained. Let's have a sidebar
[Sidebar]

[They've back]
Combs' Steel: Let's talk about Prince's party. You said you had no permission to go there - but you knew many people who knew Mr. Combs would be there?
Judge: Rephrase.
Steel: Did you wear a disguise?
Mia: No.
Steel: Any photo of a chase?
Mia: No.

Combs' Steel: You say you and Ms. Ventura got on a paddleboard, into a storm?
Mia: Yes
Steel: Any recording of that?
Mia: No
Steel: Any note or text message to prove it happened?
Mia: I don't think so. We were on a paddleboard.
Steel: Did you make it up?
Mia: No.

Combs' Steel: You said you had no time with family - did you ever go to events with your family and friends?
Mia: Sporadically, over 8 years. But few and far between
Steel: Weddings?
Mia: Sister and best friend's, I believe.
Steel: Halloween?
Mia: I don't remember

Combs' Steel: You had times with others, right?
Mia: I had to be in communication 24/7. I was never outside his grip.
Steel: Outside of the work environment, why couldn't you explain the abuse you say you were experiencing?
Mia: It's more complicated than that.

Combs' Steel: Isn't it true that other than the few times Mr. Combs was violent with Ms. Ventura, which is never okay, you were comfortable with Mr. Combs?
Judge: You'd have to rephrase.
Steel: You never advised Ms. Ventura to leave him?
Mia: No.