Diddy trial live updates: Ex-girlfriend abuse accuser reveals his depraved demands
A social media influencer who says Sean 'Diddy' Combs savagely beat her and made her have unprotected sex with porn stars and escorts during their three-year relationship returns to the witness stand Monday, kicking off the fifth week of this bombshell sex-trafficking trial.
The woman testifying anonymously as a 'Jane Doe' sobbed uncontrollably last week as she described for the jury in horrifically graphic detail how the disgraced rap mogul forced her into depraved, drug-fueled 'freak-off' sex marathons that are at the center of the case.
Combs, 55, is accused of using his fame, fortune and many businesses to run a decade-long scheme in which he controlled and manipulated his longtime girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, 38, and others including Jane using violence and threats, forcing them into the 'freak-offs' that went on for days.
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to RICO charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He faces life in prison if convicted.
The trial is not televised because cameras are prohibited inside the federal courthouse, but we're there following all the action — so watch this space for the latest updates.
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- New York Post
Diddy trial live updates: Ex-girlfriend abuse accuser reveals his depraved demands
A social media influencer who says Sean 'Diddy' Combs savagely beat her and made her have unprotected sex with porn stars and escorts during their three-year relationship returns to the witness stand Monday, kicking off the fifth week of this bombshell sex-trafficking trial. The woman testifying anonymously as a 'Jane Doe' sobbed uncontrollably last week as she described for the jury in horrifically graphic detail how the disgraced rap mogul forced her into depraved, drug-fueled 'freak-off' sex marathons that are at the center of the case. Combs, 55, is accused of using his fame, fortune and many businesses to run a decade-long scheme in which he controlled and manipulated his longtime girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, 38, and others including Jane using violence and threats, forcing them into the 'freak-offs' that went on for days. The rapper has pleaded not guilty to RICO charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He faces life in prison if convicted. The trial is not televised because cameras are prohibited inside the federal courthouse, but we're there following all the action — so watch this space for the latest updates. Follow The Post's live updates from the Diddy trial:
USA Today
5 hours ago
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Diddy trial updates: Sean Combs' former partner 'Jane' details alleged sexual abuse
Diddy trial updates: Sean Combs' former partner 'Jane' details alleged sexual abuse Show Caption Hide Caption Former Diddy partner says he controlled her with his wealth A former partner of Sean 'Diddy' Combs testified he used his wealth to control her, including forcing her to have sex with escorts against her will. This story contains graphic descriptions that some readers may find disturbing. Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial is kick-starting its sixth week with more testimony from a former lover who alleges years of coerced sex with escorts and occasionally transporting his drugs. Jane, a witness for the prosecution who dated Combs on-and-off from 2021 to 2024, is in her third day of testimony on June 9. So far, she has described how what she thought was a one-night escapade with a sex worker turned into a yearslong pattern of weekly or biweekly "hotel nights" where Combs allegedly pressured her to have sex with several men consecutively, lasting as long as three and a half days. Combs, 55, was arrested in September 2024 and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. Read on for everything Jane revealed in her latest round of testimony. Diddy on trial newsletter: Step inside the courtroom as music mogul faces life in prison When will the Diddy trial end? Combs' trial is expected to last for approximately eight weeks in total. Judge Arun Subramanian, who's presiding over the sex-crimes trial in New York, has said he's hopeful proceedings will wrap up by the July 4 holiday. Discover WITNESS: Access our exclusive collection of true crime stories, podcasts, videos and more Is Diddy still in jail? The disgraced music mogul remains in custody, and, despite repeated attempts at bail, has remained confined to the Special Housing Unit in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. He has been in jail since his arrest on Sept. 16, 2024. What are the charges against Diddy? Combs is facing federal sex-crimes and trafficking charges in a sprawling lawsuit that has eroded his status as a power player and kingmaker in the entertainment industry. He was arrested in September 2024 and later charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The rapper has pleaded not guilty to all five counts against him. Racketeering meaning Racketeering is the participation in an illegal scheme under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute, or RICO, as a way for the U.S. government to prosecute organizations that contribute to criminal activity. Using RICO law, which is typically aimed at targeting multi-person criminal organizations, prosecutors allege that Combs coerced victims, some of whom they say were sex workers, through intimidation and narcotics to participate in "freak offs" — sometimes dayslong sex performances that federal prosecutors allege they have video of. Where can I watch the Diddy trial? The trial will not be televised, as cameras are typically not allowed in federal criminal trial proceedings. USA TODAY will be reporting live from the courtroom. Sign up for our newsletter for more updates. Contributing: USA TODAY staff; Reuters If you are a survivor of sexual assault, RAINN offers support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at (4673) and and en Español If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788.
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Live from New York — it's Rat-urday Night! A fed-up Brooklyn tenant battling a rat infestation in his Crown Heights apartment has been live broadcasting the pests' nightly antics to pressure his landlord to take action. For the last two weeks, Adam Schleser's live 'Rat Cam' has captured rodents scurrying over beams, screeching, chewing, and even fighting — all above the kitchen ceiling of his apartment in the six-building Brooklyn Jewish Hospital apartment complex. 'They're just there,' Schleser told The Post. 'I just hear the rumbling as they run from one side to the other, screaming. 'And now that I've got a camera, I can see them,' he added. 'They're really up there. They're fighting, or sometimes they're just sitting quietly, looking around for God knows how long… just there.' 7 Jewish Hospital tenant Adam Schleser has turned to broadcasting a 24/7 live 'Rat Cam' to capture the systemic vermin infestation in his walls. Gabriella Bass His management company, Alma Realty — owned by Efstathios Valiotis, a billionaire named New York City's third-worst landlord in 2016 — has sent exterminators 13 times to deal with the infestation that started in October 2024, but Schleser claims the problem has only worsened. When The Post visited this week, the rats could be heard scratching and squeaking in his bathroom, and boxes of baking soda were left out in hallways to mitigate the smell of decaying rats in the walls. Exterminators routinely dropped poison into holes in the ceiling of Schleser's apartment, sealed them with caulk, and left, the tenant claimed. 7 When the Post visited this apartment complex this week, the rats could be heard scratching and squeaking in Schleser's bathroom. YouTube/Adam The insomnia caused by the persistent nighttime rat noises has led Schleser to express his turmoil through music. His song 'I Am a Rat,' layered with ambient static, plays during the live feed — which he accomplished by threading an illuminated borescopic camera up a small hole in his ceiling and connecting it to a wifi transmitter. 'Everyone makes you feel crazy. You just have to scream. I haven't even talked about the psychic pain and anxiety,' Schleser said. 'The sleepless nights, the earplugs, the noise machines, every single night for weeks at a time. It's just insane. And sometimes it's just a little scratching noise,' he said. Residents of the complex have been plagued by rat issues, according to documents and photos provided by Schleser and other tenants. 7 Schleser created the life broadcast by threading an illuminated borescopic camera up a small hole in his ceiling and connecting it to a wifi transmitter. Gabriella Bass In January, Schleser began organizing tenants of the building complex through WhatsApp, where 26 residents in other units reported similar issues — most of them reporting rats in their walls at night or lurking inside their apartment, according to building poll data reviewed by the Post. The complex is connected underground by a tunnel system, and many, like Schleser, share a wall with the Neptune Diner. 'I'm not just advocating for my fellow tenants,' Schleser said. 'I'm advocating for the employees of this company who also live here. This has become my second job.' Alma Realty, which owns the building, has defended its pest control response, blaming a perfect storm of construction projects in the area for the recent uptick in rodent sightings. In a statement, the company said management began implementing a 'multi-layered plan' in early 2025 after the first wave of complaints. That includes 'daily inspections by on-site building staff, weekly visits from a licensed extermination firm to bait and treat… and sealing all known and potential entry points.' 7 Alma Realty maintains that the complex has 'consistently met or exceeded citywide benchmarks over the last two decades.' Gabriella Bass The complex 'has consistently met or exceeded citywide benchmarks over the last two decades,' Alma stated. 'Any recent neighborhood-wide increase in rodent sightings should not be viewed in isolation,' the company said, pointing to MTA construction along the nearby Franklin Ave Shuttle, plus new development across the street, and work at a local nursing home. 'Only one tenant out of 700 apartments is currently withholding rent, and the referenced legal matter, which has been settled, has zero connection to this property or issue,' according to Alma. Still, official inspections have turned up problems. Upon visitation to one building of the complex, inspectors confirmed one rat-related violation inside a unit. Two more were issued at a trash compactor room during a Housing Court inspection, according to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The management company has been under fire in recent years for hiring racist contractors, Gothamist reported. In 2023, the city sued Alma over its mismanagement of 13 other buildings, which had allegedly allowed them to fall into disrepair. The lawsuit featured complaints alleging neglect and unresolved vermin infestations, according to the filing. Alana Gaymon, a fellow tenant at another building of the Jewish Hospital complex, has also heard rats in her walls for the past year. 'I'm living a sleep-deprived life,' she said. 'They run in the ceiling right over my bed.' 7 Schleser has turned to music to express his anxiety, debuting his song 'I Am a Rat,' which plays alongside the live feed. Gabriella Bass 'They drill holes, drop poison, close it up, and come back a week later. It doesn't work. Nothing's resolved,' she said. When she spoke to The Post, she had just left Housing Court over rat-related violations. 'I told the judge, rats are nocturnal. You can do an inspection during the day and not see a thing,' she said. Gaymon also slammed management for denying that complaints exist. 7 Baking soda boxes are kept out to mitigate the smell of decaying rats in the walls. Gabriella Bass 7 A recent Housing Court inspection revealed rat droppings in the trash compactor room. Gabriella Bass 'Adam [Schleser] mentioned to me they say, 'No one else has complained,' which is hilarious,' she said. 'I brought a mass email to court from Alma admitting the rat issue in 713 and 523 [buildings of BJH]. So we know they know.' Alma meanwhile insists that its extermination plan is aligned with Department of Health protocols and that the neighborhood's rat complaints are 'not in excess of the problem facing the city at large.' For Schleser, the live stream continues as a 24/7 reminder of what it sounds like to live with rats just inches away from your head. In February, he began withholding rent, and Alma hit back in March with a non-payment case — but the fed-up tenant isn't going anywhere. 'I mean, this is an inordinate amount of time. It's affected my relationships… It's kept me from seeing my family. But, the fight, the fight is what matters,' Schleser said.
