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Prosecutors alleged Sean "Diddy" Combs instructed a male sex worker to urinate in his ex-girlfriend Cassandra "Cassie Ventura's mouth during one of their "freak-off" parties.
In her opening statement on Monday, May 12, Assistant United States Attorney Emily Johnson provided graphic details about the alleged sex parties Combs watched and recorded. AUSA Johnson told the jury about one grotesque moment in particular, in which Combs told an escort to urinate into Cassie's mouth. The prosecutor said Cassie "felt like she was choking" afterward, according to People. The sickening act was one of several allegations the government listed at the beginning of Combs' trial.
AUSA Johnson argued that Combs controlled every aspect of the sex parties, which were also known as "Wild King Nights" or "Hotel Nights." She said his team allegedly facilitated travel and lodging for the participants and even set up the rooms with lubricant and lighting to fit Combs' liking. They also paid the escorts with cash and served them drugs. Combs expected all the women to have fun during his sexcapades.
The prosecution alleged Combs began forcing Cassie to participate in the "freak-offs" when she was 19, following the success of her smash hit "Me & You." When he didn't get his way, Combs allegedly got extremely violent with her. Several incidents were mentioned, including the infamous 2016 video of him beating Cassie in a hotel in Los Angeles. A security guard from the hotel took the witness stand and testified that the video was authentic. In another instance, Combs stomped on Cassie's face in an SUV and kicked her in the back when he found out she was seeing another man.
In addition to her, AUSA Johnson also mentioned another woman whom Combs forced to participate in the "freak-offs." The woman started dating Combs in 2020 and believed that the sex party was a one-time thing. Once it became a frequent occurrence, the woman demanded the escorts to use condoms, but Combs didn't allow it. She took drugs to make it through the parties and even vomited during one event, but Combs forced her to continue.
Combs allegedly threatened to blackmail both women with recordings of their sex acts. He also allegedly abused his own staff as well. His personal assistant, known as "Mia," is expected to testify that Combs forced himself on her. Cassie and the other woman will also testify about their experiences with Combs, although there's still no word on "Victim 3."
The Bad Boy Records founder is charged with five counts of sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. In fact, his defense team told the jury that all participants in his sex parties were "consensual." If convicted, he faces life in prison.
Combs' family including his mother, Janice, and his six children were all in the courtroom today to support him. His ex and mother of his son, Misa Hylton, also appeared at the courthouse for the trial, but needed a walker to assist her. Watch videos of Combs' family entering the courthouse below.