The eighth day of testimony in the Diddy trial has concluded, and the prosecution continues to strive to establish their case on the racketeering charges against the hip-hop mogul. Interestingly, one of the witnesses has even suggested that his testimony may inadvertently assist Diddy’s defense.

On Wednesday, the courtroom proceedings began with testimony from Homeland Security Investigations agent Gerard Gannon, who provided detailed insights into a significant raid conducted at Diddy’s residence on Star Island. This search yielded an array of items including firearms, ammunition, illicit drugs, personal lubricants, baby oil, sex toys, and lingerie, painting a vivid picture of the circumstances surrounding the case.

This development is certainly intriguing—especially as the discovery of weapons could potentially support the prosecution’s efforts to substantiate their RICO case against Diddy. Notably, some of the serial numbers on the magazines were found to have been deliberately scratched off, raising further questions about the legality of these items.

Next on the witness stand was psychologist Dawn Hughes, where she provided valuable testimony regarding the psychological dynamics that often compel victims to remain in abusive relationships. Her insights into the psychological factors at play could be pivotal in understanding the context of the case.

The defense team characterized Dawn as an expert witness, noting her prior testimonies in high-profile cases such as the Amber Heard–Johnny Depp trial, as well as upcoming cases involving Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly. Observers in the courtroom indicated that the jurors seemed particularly engaged with her testimonies, highlighting the significance of her insights.

The third and final witness was George Kaplan, a former executive assistant to Diddy, who testified about the arrangements made for extravagant hotel rooms designed for intimate encounters. Kaplan described how he prepared these settings with items such as lubricants, baby oil, and candles. He also revealed that Diddy provided him with cash and contact numbers to procure illicit substances, which Kaplan would then deliver directly to Diddy.

Prosecutors seem determined to demonstrate that Diddy was running a criminal enterprise, supporting the RICO charges against him. Kaplan is expected to return to the witness stand when court resumes on Thursday, further deepening the investigation into the allegations surrounding Diddy.

Kid Cudi is also anticipated to take the stand, potentially providing crucial evidence that could assist prosecutors if he can substantiate claims that Diddy was involved in the explosion of his car. However, if Kid Cudi can only present second-hand information regarding Diddy’s alleged involvement, the defense may exploit this uncertainty to undermine his testimony.

At this point, the specifics of Kid Cudi’s testimony remain unclear, so stay tuned for further updates as the trial progresses.

Outside the courtroom, we had a conversation with the unique dancer known as “The Punisher” on “TMZ Live.” He expressed uncertainty about why prosecutors called him as a witness, suggesting that his testimony might have inadvertently favored Diddy, as he claimed to have not observed any illegal activity during his intimate encounters with Diddy and Cassie.