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Jourdan Cha’Taun Atkinson, who once worked as Sean “Diddy” Combs’ personal chef, has written a letter to the court opposing the music mogul’s release ahead of his sentencing. In her statement, Atkinson expressed deep fear for her safety and described the emotional toll of being connected to the high-profile case.
Atkinson, who worked for Combs between 2007 and 2010, explained that she was initially subpoenaed by federal prosecutors but hesitated to cooperate out of fear. She recalled being contacted not only by investigators but also by members of Combs’ legal team, which she says heightened her anxiety about retaliation. Although she was listed as a potential government witness, she was ultimately not called to testify during the trial after a disagreement with prosecutors.
In her letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Atkinson described herself as both a victim and a witness. She claimed she endured physical abuse during her time as Combs’ employee and also witnessed troubling incidents involving others, including his former partner Cassie Ventura. Her message to the court was clear: she believes Combs’ release before sentencing would put her at risk.
“I fear for my safety upon his release,” she wrote, highlighting the trauma she says she has carried since her years of employment. Atkinson added that she hopes the judge considers the potential impact on those who testified or cooperated when making decisions about Combs’ bail and sentencing.
Her letter comes amid a series of submissions from accusers, family members, and other witnesses who urged the court not to show leniency. Several individuals described a pattern of intimidation and misuse of power, arguing that releasing Combs would only embolden him and create fear among those who came forward.
The plea was considered alongside Combs’ request for bail following his conviction on federal charges. While he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering counts, he was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution. His defense team sought to have him released while awaiting sentencing, but the judge denied the motion, citing concerns raised by prosecutors and the weight of testimony from individuals like Atkinson.
