Prosecutor Maureen Comey accused Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense attorney Brian Steel of harassing the hip-hop mogul’s former assistant and sex assault accuser Mia.
When the jury was out of the room, Comey claimed Steel has forced Mia to endure “humiliating cross-examination” in which the defense attorney was “sarcastic” and insulted her.
“We are crossing the threshold into prejudice and into harassing the witness,” Comey claimed.
“Our concern is if this victim is not protected from further harassment, it will deter other victims in other cases from testifying and telling the truth,” the prosecutor said.
Judge Arun Subramanian appeared to be unpersuaded by Comey’s arguments, saying he didn’t think the questions were inappropriate.
“I have not heard any yelling or heard anything sarcastic,” the judge said.
Steel then resumed his questioning of her.
