Ex-lover of Sean 'Diddy' Combs weeps while narrating prolonged sexual encounters on the witness stand
In the Dock: Sean "Diddy" Combs' Sordid Sexual Allegations
In the ongoing trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, the fourth week saw grueling testimony from an ex-girlfriend, who cried on the stand while narrating their drug-filled sex marathons. The woman, using the pseudonym "Jane," echoed similar accounts from another ex, R&B singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura.
Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges of running his business as a racketeering enterprise that enabled and concealed the abuse of women for nearly two decades. If convicted, he faces 15 years to life.
Jane's testimony, riddled with tearful recollections, revealed a pattern of signaling distress during these encounters, only for Combs to insist she 'finish strong.' She recalled instances of taking Ecstasy, blacking out, and engaging in encounters she found repulsive afterwards.
As per prosecutor Maurene Comey, Combs was manipulating these women by exploiting his riches, making them financially reliant on him. By September 2023, Combs had been paying Jane's rent for about five months. Fear of losing these comforts left Jane anxious about the potential repercussions if she stopped these 'hotel nights.'
On the flip side, Jane mentioned her fondness for spending private moments with Combs post the encounters. She expressed her undying love for him in messages, yet felt obligated to cater to his sexual fantasies.
The relationship, flourishing initially, soon deteriorated into a cycle of drugged-up encounters involving multiple partners. Both Jane and Cassie described feeling pressured to hasten through these encounters, some lasting over 24 hours.
The judge has made efforts to shield Jane's identity, but the Associated Press, as per policy, will only identify victims of sexual abuse if they choose to reveal their names publicly, like Cassie.
The trial, brimming with disturbing allegations, further delves into the realm of consensual but coerced sexual acts and drug-induced episodes. The defense continues to refute these claims, maintaining that all acts were consensual.
By New York AP & Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Writers
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