Gina Huynh, an ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs who was previously expected to testify against him in his federal sex trafficking case, has written a letter to the judge asking for his release on bail.
Former witness comes forward in support of Diddy’s bail
Huynh was initially listed in court documents as “Victim-3,” but later identified herself by name in the letter submitted by Combs’ legal team.
According to CNN, prosecutors had previously informed the court that Huynh was under subpoena but became unreachable just days before the trial began. Her unexpected absence meant she did not take the stand, and no explanation was given at the time.
Now, months later, Huynh’s letter is included in the latest effort by Combs’ lawyers to secure his release ahead of his sentencing.
In the letter, Huynh said she had known Combs both professionally and personally for many years. She described their relationship as imperfect but stated that Combs eventually changed his behaviour.
“By the time our relationship ended, he embodied an energy of love, patience and gentleness that was markedly different from his past behavior,” she wrote.
Huynh added that, to her knowledge, Combs had “not been violent for many years” and described him as “a father first.”
She also stated that she does not see him as a danger to her or the public. Combs’ legal team included this letter as evidence to argue that he should not remain in jail while waiting to be sentenced.
Conviction and upcoming sentencing explained
Combs was found guilty by a jury last month on two charges related to transporting individuals across state lines for illegal sexual activity. This falls under the Mann Act, a law created in 1910 to prevent sex trafficking.
He was found not guilty of the more serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, which could have carried life sentences.
His legal team is now asking the court to grant bail, offering a $50 million bond. They argue that he is not a threat to the community and will not try to escape.
A separate filing from his attorneys claims that the law used to convict him is outdated and unconstitutional.
While Huynh’s letter supports Combs’ release, other key witnesses in the case have taken the opposite stance. Cassie Ventura, a former girlfriend and the prosecution’s main witness, previously submitted a letter asking the court to keep Combs in jail.
She expressed fear for her safety if he were released.
Ventura had also testified during the trial that Combs had cheated on her by seeing Huynh during their 11-year relationship.
Another witness, George Kaplan, who worked as Combs’ assistant, testified that he once saw Combs throw apples at Huynh in Miami.
These past accounts contrast with Huynh’s current claims that Combs is not violent.
Combs’ sentencing is scheduled for 3 October 2025.