In a striking second day of testimony at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing criminal trial, a former partner, referred to as “Jane”, recounted the intense pressure she felt to engage in sexual activities with male escorts while Mr. Combs observed, despite her distress over these situations.
Jane alleged that a network of staff members facilitated drug procurement for these explicit encounters, known as “hotel nights”, which resulted in physical pain and health issues for her.
Mr. Combs, 55, faces serious charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Defense attorney Teny Geragos criticized the prosecution’s portrayal of consensual relationships as criminal behavior.
Through Jane’s testimony, the prosecution aims to establish that Diddy’s actions constituted illegal activities. An incident in New York in 2023 was specifically highlighted, where Jane had facilitated the travel of a male escort for a meeting at the Trump International Hotel and later ensured a significant cash payment was handled discreetly.
Furthermore, she described being instructed to transport drugs from Los Angeles to Diddy’s residence in Miami. Jane admitted to frequently witnessing drug deliveries arranged by Mr. Combs to the locations where they engaged with escorts.
She expressed her growing reluctance towards continuing their relationship and the “hotel nights”, stating that despite telling Mr. Combs she was “done”, she often relented to preserve their bond and financial arrangements. The testimony revealed emotional turmoil as Jane navigated her feelings of obligation amidst significant financial dependency on Mr. Combs.
Source: www.bbc.com
