Diddy signed us when we were under 14 – he ‘switched out of nowhere' & ‘yelled' when he was ‘set off', boyband B5 says
The first week of
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Diddy and B5 at BET Studios in July 2007. From left to right, Carnell, Brian, Kelly, Dustin and Patrick Breeding
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs listens as one of his attorneys cross-examines Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura during the first week of his sex trafficking trial in Manhattan
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The group B5 pictured at The U.S. Sun's office in Midtown Manhattan
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Cassandra Ventura described to the jurors the bruises she suffered at the hands of Diddy during direct examination on Wednesday
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The Me & U singer, 38, told jurors of the decades-long domestic violence abuse she suffered at the hands of Combs and went into graphic, disturbing detail about the alleged sex marathons he forced her to participate in with male escorts.
Ventura testified in detail about instances when Combs would get upset and become a "scary and violent" person before his "eyes grew black."
Patrick Breeding, one of the members of the R&B group
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"We were getting ready for our second single, You Got Me, and we were working on choreography," Patrick, along with other members of B5, recalled of the 2005 incident in a sit-down interview with The U.S. Sun.
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"We were making adjustments to it, and [Combs] was like, I don't like that, let's change this. So, when we left rehearsal, he had called.
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"I think management was like, let me speak to Patrick. So, I was on the phone talking with [Combs].
"I'm like, 'What's going on?' He's like, 'How's it looking? Have you guys made the changes?'
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"I'm like, 'Yeah, we made the changes. It looks great. I feel like everything is pretty much good to go.'
"And then he kind of just like switched," Patrick said as he snapped his fingers.
"Just switched out of nowhere and started raising his voice. Like, 'No, it ain't. It ain't better.'
"I'm just like, you asked me though, and I'm telling you that it is. Like, it's dope. But he just went off."
The trial of Sean "Diddy
DISGRACED music mogul Sean "Diddy
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The number of charges against Combs. His charge sheet includes one count of racketeering conspiracy, two charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the alleged offenses.
Twelve:
The number of jurors. Six alternates will also be selected.
Two:
In March 2024, two of
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The number of bottles of baby oil and lubricant seized by cops during the raids of the hip-hop star's homes. The supplies are alleged to be linked to the star's infamous drug-fueled freak offs.
Eight:
The number of weeks the trial is expected to last.
Eight:
The number of lawyers on the prosecution team. Seven of which are women.
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The number of lawyers on Combs' defense team. Brian Steel, who represented the rapper Young Thug, is part of the defense team.
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The number of accusers who will take the stand. Combs' ex-partner
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Combs faces a minimum sentence of 15 years if he's convicted on the sex trafficking charge.
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Ten years is the maximum charge for the transportation for the purposes of prostitution.
ALARMING AGGRESSION
Patrick described how he was shocked by Combs' aggression towards a child.
"I was surprised and shocked because I haven't experienced that," Patrick, one of the group's lead vocalists, added.
"We met him multiple times. We did showcases. So, I was very surprised, and I was kind of like confused like where it was coming from.
"Because we're very professional, and I'm just answering your questions. If it looked bad, I'd be like, yeah bro, we got some work to do, but it looked good."
Another of the brothers in the group, Dustin Breeding, added, "He just didn't like the answer, I guess, it set him off."
Dustin said he was also startled by Combs' hostility over the phone in one conversation.
"For me, I just had an experience with him just kind of jumping on the phone with me. I guess I said something to my mom, which I don't know how he got that information," he said.
"He was yelling at me. I was taken aback a little bit, like, where's this animosity coming from?"
'WILD BOY'
The B5 members, who are all siblings, told The U.S. Sun they were not surprised by the salacious "freak off" details testified by both Ventura and Daniel Phillips, a male stripper who was paid thousands to have sex with Ventura at Combs' request.
"I knew Diddy was a wild boy, I just didn't know he was like that," Dustin said.
"Everybody knew. He was always throwing parties. He was here, there, music, clothing, and also he was the CEO, so he was always all over the place," Patrick added.
Bryan Breeding, one of B5's vocalists, chimed in, saying, "There's traces of it on TV shows. He was on reality shows. So, you can see traces.
"Looking back now, you can see the traces."
Dustin told The U.S. Sun that despite being a young teen at the time, he noticed hints of Combs' wild side.
"There was this unforgivable party we went to, and [there] wasn't anything illegal or anything going on, but you could definitely just tell," he said.
"With the unforgivable party, I could just imagine what others would be like."
Representatives for Combs did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Our hearts are with the victims and all those affected by this tragic situation. The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority, and we are committed to supporting our school community during this time. As this is an ongoing law enforcement matter, any additional questions should be directed to the investigating agency. Broken Arrow Public Schools The man who was arrested in Arkansas for the murders at Devil's Den State Park was a teacher for Broken Arrow Public Schools during the 23/24 school year. He was a 5th grade teacher at Spring Creek Elementary during the 23/24 school year and left of his own accord to work out of state. As with all employees hired by the district, he was subjected to and passed the legally required background checks prior to being hired. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family affected by this unimaginable act of violence. Sand Springs Public Schools Sand Springs Public Schools is aware of the recent arrest of a former employee. Andrew McGann was employed at Sand Springs Public Schools from the summer of 2024 to May 2025. At the end of the 2024-25 school year, McGann resigned his position to move out of state. The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. Every employee undergoes a mandatory background check for the district when they are hired. Additionally, each teacher undergoes a background check for the Oklahoma State Department of Education. McGann passed all background checks. While SSPS has not yet been contacted by authorities regarding this matter, the district has and will always comply with requests from law enforcement in any investigation. Our hearts are with the family and loved ones who have suffered this tragic loss. Springdale Public Schools Springdale Public Schools can confirm that Andrew McGann was a teacher candidate hired for the upcoming school year, who has not yet begun employment with the district. This individual has not at any time come into contact with Springdale students or the families we serve. At this time, we cannot offer any additional information due to the ongoing investigation. At the appropriate time, additional information will be forthcoming. Our entire team extends our deepest condolences to the Brink family. Their children are especially in our thoughts and prayers Ruiz said her sister was only minutes into cutting McGann's hair when detectives walked into the salon and asked who was the owner of the Kia Stinger parked outside. Detectives ordered the stylist to stop the haircut before they started to quiz McGain. 'They walked in, started taking pictures, and that's when they got him into custody,' Ruiz said. Advertisement This is something that came in as a shocker. Nobody prepares you for things like this. Alejandra Ruiz. 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Ruiz claimed that several barbershop and salon owners in the area told her that McGann had been trying to get a haircut for the past two days. "What I was told by other salons was that he had been trying to get haircuts for like two days now," she added. "But because most establishments in the area are by appointments only, I guess he decided to stop by here since we are walk-in." Advertisement 6 Andrew McGann, seen scowling in a mugshot, admitted the killings, according to investigators Credit: AP 6 Family members said Cristen and Clinton Brink died heroes Credit: Jam Press 'SUNKEN EYES' Adriana Avalos, Ruiz's sister, told Avalos described his eyes as 'very sunken' and admitted something didn't feel quite right. Advertisement McGann had recently moved to Arkansas, having worked as a teacher at schools in Oklahoma and Texas, investigators said at a news conference on Thursday afternoon. A parent of one of McGann's former students in Texas described his personality as "cold." 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