Witness: Frédéric Zemmour

Frederic Zemmour’s Testimony in Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Trial: Day 9 Highlights On May 22, 2025, during Day 9 of Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan, Frederic Zemmour, the general manager of the L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, testified at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in New York. Zemmour presented hotel records and testified about Combs’ stays from 2006 to 2019, detailing aliases, room requirements, and the condition of rooms after his visits, which required deep cleaning due to excessive oil and candle wax. His testimony aimed to provide evidence of the settings for Combs’ alleged 'freak-offs,' central to the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Zemmour began by introducing hotel reservation records from 2006 onward. He testified that Combs’ guest profile was initially under his real name but changed over the years to aliases like Jackie Star in 2009, Frank White and Frank Black around 2011 and 2012, and Ryan Lopez by 2019. These aliases aligned with claims that Combs concealed his identity during stays linked to the alleged 'freak-offs.' He then detailed specific instructions in Combs’ guest profile. Zemmour told the jury that staff were directed to maintain the room at 75 degrees, place fruit and chocolate inside, and spray air freshener outside the room and down the hall. A reservation note also required approval from Combs’ former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, for a bill over $2,000, indicating oversight by his team. Zemmour testified about the condition of rooms after Combs’ stays, which often required extensive cleaning. Hotel notes indicated Combs 'always spills candle wax on everything and uses excessive amounts of oil,' necessitating that rooms be placed 'out of order upon departure for deep cleaning.' He mentioned reports of large candle wax deposits on carpets and nightstands, and excessive baby oil use, which led to an authorized $1,000 fee for potential damages. One note cited a $500 fee specifically for candle wax damage. He explained that the oil, wax, and air freshening needs disrupted hotel operations, as rooms needed more than standard housekeeping. Zemmour’s testimony highlighted the tangible impact of Combs’ stays, supporting claims of recurring, messy events in these settings. The defense, led by Marc Agnifilo, chose not to cross-examine Zemmour. His testimony, based on objective hotel records, stood unchallenged, concluding his appearance on the stand.

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