Misa Hylton, a well-known fashion designer and ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, attended the opening days of Diddy’s sex-trafficking trial in May 2025. She was seen arriving at the Manhattan federal courthouse on May 12, walking with a walker after a recent leg injury.
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Why She Was There
Misa later explained on Instagram that she wasn’t there for Diddy—but for her son, Justin Combs, who is 31. Justin has chosen to stand by his father during the trial, and Misa wanted to be there for him.
She added that she was supposed to recover privately but came out in public because her son needed her.
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Her lawyer confirmed that Misa’s only reason for being in court was to support Justin and his siblings. “This time is especially hard for the children,” the attorney said.
Misa also had a message for anyone judging her: use critical thinking. She said she’s fine if people don’t understand her decisions and wants others to focus on their own lives.