Witness: Jane Doe

Jane’s Six Days of Testimony in Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ Sex Trafficking and Racketeering Trial: A Comprehensive Summary From June 5 to June 12, 2025, during the fourth and fifth weeks of Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan U.S. Courthouse in New York, a former girlfriend of Combs, testifying under the pseudonym 'Jane' to protect her privacy, delivered over 24 hours of testimony across six days. Her account provided a detailed and emotional narrative of her relationship with Combs from early 2021 to August 2024, focusing on alleged coercion into 'hotel nights' or 'freak-offs'—marathon sexual encounters with male escorts orchestrated by Combs. Jane’s testimony, marked by graphic details, emotional outbursts, and tense cross-examinations, was a cornerstone of the prosecution’s case, aiming to establish Combs’ pattern of control, coercion, and abuse. Below is a comprehensive summary of her testimony, drawn from multiple sources, including courtroom reports and legal analyses. ### Day 1: June 5, 2025 – Introduction and Initial Testimony Jane took the stand on June 5, 2025, as one of the prosecution’s key witnesses, following testimony from Bryana 'Bana' Bongolan. Her identity was protected due to the sensitive nature of her allegations, which mirrored those of Combs’ former girlfriend, Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, regarding coerced participation in drug-fueled sex parties. Jane testified that she met Combs in early 2021 and began a relationship that initially felt passionate and exciting but soon turned coercive. She described 'hotel nights' occurring between May 2021 and October 2023 in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Turks and Caicos, where Combs allegedly pressured her to engage in sexual acts with male escorts, often under the influence of drugs like ecstasy and cocaine. Jane detailed the setup of these encounters, noting that hotel rooms were decorated with red lights, music, and linens 'covering everything' for what she described as the 'obsessive use of baby oil,' with over two dozen bottles used per session. She testified that Combs paid for her travel, arranged through his former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, or other assistants, and that she felt consumed by the relationship, which limited her ability to work. Jane stated, 'I was really consumed by Sean,' explaining that her social media presence, previously a source of income as an influencer, declined as she prioritized Combs’ demands. She confirmed receiving cash payments from Combs, typically $5,000 to $10,000, and a one-time $20,000 payment for furniture, as well as monthly rent payments of $10,000 for a 5,300-square-foot Los Angeles home, which Combs continues to pay for. Prosecutor Maurene Comey introduced evidence, including an email from Combs’ accountant to Jane’s landlord confirming rent payments, to underscore Combs’ financial control. Jane testified that she felt obligated to participate in 'hotel nights' because Combs frequently referenced his financial support, such as paying for her home and dental veneers, which he criticized in a text: 'Look at the roof over your head and that pretty smile.' Jane also described a pattern of 'love bombing'—excessive affection and gifts—when Combs wanted her to participate in these encounters, followed by pressure if she resisted. ### Day 2: June 6, 2025 – Details of 'Hotel Nights' and Emotional Toll On June 6, Jane continued her direct examination, delving into specific incidents that highlighted the emotional and physical toll of the 'hotel nights.' She testified about a February 2023 trip to Turks and Caicos, where she expected a romantic getaway with Combs. Instead, he arranged a 'hotel night' at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami, involving a male escort named Don, followed by another in Turks and Caicos with an escort named Paul. Jane said she participated in a 24-hour sexual encounter in Turks and Caicos but was too exhausted to continue after the fourth round, stating, 'I think I just grew accustomed to the rhythm of things.' She told the jury, 'I felt like a whore, I’m not a trained actress,' emphasizing the physical exhaustion and emotional degradation she experienced. Jane recounted a text exchange from August 2023, where she resisted a proposed 'all-star' party with multiple escorts, citing her period and sending Combs a photo of a bloody tissue as proof. Combs responded with a voice note, played for the jury, saying, 'I’m about to really disappear on you. I’m not going to be playing these games with you,' which Jane interpreted as a threat to withdraw financial support. She texted back, 'You’ve been making things completely transactional…you’ve been threatening me any chance you get…this s--- is sick,' highlighting her perception of coercion tied to Combs’ control over her finances. Jane also testified about a 'sobriety party' in October 2023 at a Beverly Hills hotel, intended as Combs’ last drug-fueled event before a 30-day sobriety commitment. She stayed sober, hoping to encourage his sobriety, but Combs used ecstasy and cocaine, and the event lasted 12 to 18 hours. Jane’s testimony about this event underscored her attempts to influence Combs positively, contrasted with his persistent demands for 'hotel nights.' ### Day 3: June 9, 2025 – Reaction to Cassie Ventura’s Lawsuit On June 9, Jane’s testimony focused on the fallout from Cassie Ventura’s November 2023 civil lawsuit against Combs, which detailed similar allegations of abuse and coercion. Jane testified that reading Ventura’s lawsuit left her in shock, stating, 'I was bewildered. I was just in shock. I feel like I’m reading my own sexual trauma.' She sent Combs a text expressing her distress, writing, 'What is this?' and later, 'I feel like I’m reading my own sexual trauma.' A recorded phone call from November 19, 2023, played for the jury, captured Combs imploring Jane, 'I need your friendship. You know you ain’t got to worry about nothing else, you feel me?' Jane believed he was referencing her rent payments, reinforcing her sense of financial dependency. Jane testified that Combs invited her to New York after the lawsuit, promising a romantic trip without 'hotel nights.' However, a text from Combs stating, 'I have a surprise if that’s ok. Just one,' made her cry, as she understood it meant another escort. She declined the trip, citing Combs’ arrest in September 2024. Jane’s emotional testimony about this period highlighted her growing resistance to Combs’ demands, though she felt trapped by his financial support, including ongoing rent and legal bill payments as of April 2025. ### Day 4: June 10, 2025 – Cross-Examination Begins Defense attorney Teny Geragos began cross-examining Jane on June 10, aiming to portray her as a consensual participant with agency in the relationship. Geragos highlighted sexually explicit text messages from 2021 where Jane appeared to engage positively with Combs about 'hotel nights,' including offers to watch footage of past encounters, which Combs enjoyed recapping. Jane countered that she was telling Combs what he wanted to hear, stating, 'I was referring only to my time with Sean,' not the escorts. Geragos questioned Jane’s financial independence, noting Combs wired her approximately $150,000 over their relationship and that she earned up to $50,000 monthly from OnlyFans content, suggesting she was not entirely dependent on him. Jane admitted to receiving minimal child support ($4,700 monthly) and confirmed that Combs never asked for a share of her business proceeds, including a venture he invested $20,000 in. She reiterated that her focus on Combs limited her career, saying, 'Had I not dove headstrong on this relationship, I probably would’ve been a bit more successful in that timeframe.' Geragos also probed Jane’s interactions with Combs’ staff, particularly Kristina Khorram, whom Jane said was unaware of the 'hotel nights' because Combs wanted to keep them secret. Jane’s defensive tone during cross-examination, especially when discussing loving texts, underscored the tension between her affection for Combs and her allegations of coercion. ### Day 5: June 11, 2025 – Cross-Examination Intensifies On June 11, Geragos intensified her cross-examination, focusing on Jane’s agency and financial benefits. She highlighted that Jane moved from a 1,400-square-foot apartment to a 5,300-square-foot home, funded by Combs’ $10,000 monthly rent payments, and questioned why Jane didn’t leave during a violent 2024 argument if she had a car. Jane confirmed she could have left but felt obligated due to Combs’ financial support. Geragos also referenced a mobile TV Jane bought for Combs to watch their sex tapes, suggesting her active participation. Jane maintained that her actions were driven by a desire to please Combs, not genuine consent. Jane testified about a 'long hotel night' around New Year’s 2022, lasting three days with three men, and her subsequent frustration when she saw Combs vacationing with another woman. She texted Combs, 'I love making you happy,' but clarified on the stand that this was about their time together, not the escorts. Geragos also brought up Combs’ relationship with Cassie Ventura, noting he wrote Ventura love letters during Jane’s relationship with him, which Jane said she was unsure about. The defense’s strategy was to depict Jane’s relationship with Combs as consensual and mutually beneficial, challenging the prosecution’s narrative of coercion. ### Day 6: June 12, 2025 – Conclusion and Redirect Jane’s testimony concluded on June 12 with redirect examination by prosecutor Maurene Comey and recross by Geragos. Comey asked Jane if she would return all of Combs’ gifts and money to avoid the 'hotel nights,' to which Jane emphatically replied, 'Yes.' She confirmed she was testifying under subpoena, not for financial gain, stating, 'I’m here because I was subpoenaed.' Comey revisited a 2024 fight where Combs allegedly put Jane in a chokehold and ordered her to perform oral sex on an escort, emphasizing his physical coercion. Jane demonstrated the chokehold for the jury and confirmed she could have left but felt trapped by financial and emotional dependency. Geragos’ final questions focused on a 2023 note Jane wrote on her phone, stating she felt 'obligated 98 percent of the time' during 'hotel nights.' The defense argued this note was inadmissible, but Comey countered it had 'extraordinary probative value' to refute claims Jane tailored her testimony to please prosecutors. Judge Arun Subramanian deferred ruling on the note’s admissibility. Jane’s testimony ended with an unusual act: she hugged both Comey and Geragos before glaring at Combs and leaving the stand, reflecting the complex emotions of her experience. ### Key Themes and Impact Jane’s testimony painted a vivid picture of a relationship marked by affection, manipulation, and coercion. She described Combs as a charismatic figure who used financial support—rent, gifts, and cash—to pressure her into unwanted sexual acts. Her emotional reactions, including crying on the stand and avoiding eye contact with Combs, underscored the trauma she alleged. The prosecution used Jane’s account to bolster their case that Combs operated a criminal enterprise, coercing women into 'freak-offs' through financial and emotional control, supported by evidence like texts, voice notes, and emails. The defense, led by Geragos, sought to undermine Jane’s credibility by highlighting her financial benefits, apparent consent in texts, and failure to leave abusive situations, suggesting a consensual, if unorthodox, relationship. However, Jane’s consistent assertion that she felt obligated due to Combs’ control over her finances and her emotional testimony about feeling 'sore, tired, exhausted, and overwhelmed' resonated with the jury, as noted by observers who reported jurors’ reactions to her accounts. Jane’s testimony, spanning graphic details of 'hotel nights,' financial dependency, and emotional manipulation, was a pivotal moment in the trial, reinforcing the prosecution’s narrative of Combs as a controlling figure orchestrating coercive sexual encounters. Her six days on the stand provided a raw, complex portrait of a relationship that began with love but devolved into alleged abuse, leaving a lasting impression on the courtroom.

Compiled from news sources and summarized by Grok.

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