​In a declaration dated March 7, 2025, Dr. Dawn M. Hughes, a clinical and forensic psychologist, outlined her anticipated expert testimony for the prosecution in the federal case against Sean "Diddy" Combs. Dr. Hughes, recognized for her expertise in sexual abuse, interpersonal violence, and trauma, has over 25 years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology. In her declaration, she stated that she has not evaluated any specific victim in this case; instead, her testimony will provide general insights into patterns of victimization, including sexual abuse, coercive control, coping mechanisms, delayed disclosure, and memory related to trauma.


Dr. Hughes is expected to explain how perpetrators often exploit existing power differentials to exert control over victims, employing tactics such as coercion and emotional abuse. She will discuss the concept of coercive control as a strategic pattern of behavior aimed at maintaining dominance in a relationship, which can manifest through various means, including psychological manipulation and threats. Additionally, her testimony will address common victim responses to abuse, such as delayed reporting and the use of coping strategies that may seem counterintuitive to those unfamiliar with trauma psychology. This expert testimony aims to provide the jury with a framework to understand the psychological dynamics that may be present in the behaviors and experiences of alleged victims in the case.



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