Tensions Flare, Judge Almost Kicks Diddy Out of Courtroom

The ongoing sex trafficking trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs in Manhattan federal court took a dramatic turn as a former girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym Jane to protect her identity, delivered explosive allegations. 

Jane, a model and social media influencer, recounted how Combs coerced her into sexual encounters with other men and threatened to withhold rent payments when she resisted. Her testimony, part of the trial’s fourth week, marks her as the third woman to accuse Combs of sexual abuse on the stand, intensifying scrutiny on the music icon who faces potential life imprisonment if convicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

Jane, who dated Combs from 2021 to 2024, described a disturbing pattern in their relationship. She testified that five months into their romance, in May 2021, she initially felt “exhilarated” participating in a sexual encounter with a male escort in Combs’ presence. However, what she believed would be a one-time event became a recurring demand, occurring in approximately 90% of her meetings with Combs. These encounters, which she and Combs referred to as “debauchery” or “hotel nights,” echoed descriptions of “Freak Offs” detailed by another ex-girlfriend, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, in earlier testimony.

The trial’s intensity escalated when U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian admonished Combs for his courtroom conduct. 

The rebuke underscored the trial’s high stakes and Combs’ apparent struggle to maintain composure amid mounting allegations.