Diddy Trial: 'Jane' Concludes Six Days of Testimony

The Sean “Diddy” Combs federal sex-trafficking and racketeering trial continued with significant witness testimony, primarily from a former girlfriend testifying under the pseudonym “Jane.”

Witness Testimony“Jane” Testimony: Overview: Jane, who dated Combs from early 2021 to around August 2024, concluded her testimony after six days on the stand, which included three days of cross-examination by defense attorney Teny Geragos. Her testimony was described as graphic and emotionally exhausting, focusing on allegations of coerced sexual encounters known as “freak-offs” or “hotel nights.”

Jane testified about a 2024 altercation with Combs that allegedly culminated in him ordering her to perform oral sex on an escort during a violent argument. She claimed she felt financially coerced into participating in these sexual encounters, as Combs paid her $10,000 a month and covered rent for her 5,300-square-foot Los Angeles home.

During cross-examination, Geragos pressed Jane on her ability to leave the relationship, noting she had a car and questioning her willingness to return gifts and money from Combs to avoid the “freak-offs.” Jane’s responses suggested she felt trapped due to financial dependency.

The defense highlighted text messages and a video from October 2023 where Jane and Combs expressed affection, aiming to portray her participation as consensual. Jane countered that these messages reflected her attempts to placate Combs or cope with the relationship dynamics.

Jane testified about a note she wrote in late 2023 stating she felt “obligated 98 percent of the time” during “freak-offs,” which prosecutors argued had “extraordinary probative value” to counter defense claims of her consent. The admissibility of this note was debated, with Judge Arun Subramanian set to rule later.

An audio recording was played where Combs told Jane to “move on” if the relationship upset her, and Jane read a text she sent to an escort named Paul, indicating compliance to avoid angering Combs. She clarified she derived no physical pleasure from these encounters, describing them as “putting on a show.”

Emotional Moments: Jane appeared emotional, hugging both Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey and defense attorney Geragos after her testimony concluded, an unusual gesture noted in court reports.

Corroboration with Cassie Ventura: Legal analysts noted that Jane’s testimony corroborated aspects of Cassie Ventura’s earlier account of coercion and abuse, particularly the pattern of victims maintaining contact with their abuser due to emotional or financial bonds.