Shocking new details have emerged in the federal sex trafficking trial against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
During opening statements on May 12, prosecutors described deeply disturbing events allegedly involving the rapper and his former girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson painted a troubling picture of the celebrity’s private life. She told jurors that Combs once forced a male escort to urinate into Cassie’s mouth during one of his notorious parties, which prosecutors called “freak offs.” Johnson said Cassie felt like she was choking during the act and was visibly shaken.
Alleged abuse at private “freak off” parties
According to prosecutors, these so-called “freak offs” were not just wild celebrity parties. They were organised, high-end sexual events. Women, and sometimes men, were allegedly forced or manipulated into participating.
Johnson told the court that Combs was the one orchestrating these encounters. In some cases, she said, he gave direct instructions or stood by recording the scenes on camera.
One such encounter allegedly involved a male escort, Daniel Phillip, who testified in court. He said he was hired several times to sleep with Cassie. Phillip told jurors he was paid up to $6,000 for each encounter.
He also claimed that both Combs and Cassie instructed him during one session to urinate on her. “Cassie was actually the one who asked me,” he said. “She even told me I was doing it wrong, and both of them corrected me.”
Phillip added that he felt trapped. “I felt like I was dealing with someone who had unlimited power,” he said. “Even if I went to the police, I believed I could still lose my life.”
Video evidence and physical abuse allegations
Prosecutors also referenced a 2016 video that appeared to show Combs physically attacking Cassie. In the footage, which reportedly surfaced online, Combs is seen kicking, hitting, and dragging her in a hotel hallway.
This video, according to the prosecution, offers further proof of an abusive and controlling relationship that went far beyond verbal or emotional harm.
Defense says relationship was “mutually violent”
Combs has denied all criminal allegations. He has pleaded not guilty to a list of federal charges, including one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking, and two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution.
His legal team plans to argue that the relationship between Combs and Cassie was “mutually violent.” According to the defense, Cassie was not a helpless victim but someone who actively participated in many of the encounters now being presented as abuse.
Cassie, who has not yet taken the stand, is expected to testify later in the trial. Her testimony will likely be one of the most critical moments in the proceedings.
Wider claims of abuse and federal charges
The case has drawn nationwide attention not just because of the celebrities involved but also due to the larger claims surrounding Combs. Prosecutors say that over the years, he abused more than 120 people. These include men, women, and even a 9-year-old boy.
Combs was arrested in Manhattan on September 16, 2024, and later indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of New York.
If convicted of racketeering, he could face life in prison. A separate conviction for sex trafficking carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years.
What’s next in the trial
As the trial continues, more witnesses are expected to give testimony, including alleged victims and those who worked closely with Combs. The case has already caused waves across the music industry and beyond, raising new questions about power, celebrity, and accountability.
While the defense insists Diddy is innocent and says Cassie’s claims are exaggerated or false, prosecutors argue that this is a case of a powerful man abusing his influence to control, manipulate, and harm others.
The trial remains ongoing, with new evidence and testimony unfolding in the days ahead.
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