Diddy Trial Twist: $20,000 Transfer Confirmed, Organizational Charts Take Center Stage

Diddy Trial Update: Bad Boy Entertainment's Former CFO Testifies, Shedding Light on $20,000 Transfer. The trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs took another turn today with the testimony of Derek Ferguson, Bad Boy Entertainment's former Chief Financial Officer. Ferguson confirmed that Cassie Ventura's mother wired $20,000 to the company. However, financial records presented showed that this money was returned to Regina Ventura just four days later. This revelation is significant as it adds to the ongoing debate about Combs' level of involvement in the company's financial dealings. The defense has employed a strategy of presenting charts illustrating the complex organizational structure of Bad Boy Entertainment, suggesting that Combs did not have direct control over every financial decision. However, the prosecution countered this narrative by presenting its own chart, emphasizing the direct reporting lines to Combs. "The charts were a key part of both the defense and prosecution's strategies," stated Jericka Duncan of CBS News, reporting live from outside the Manhattan courthouse. The trial continues, and further developments are expected.