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New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ex-gigolo furious about being identified in Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' trial: ‘Damaged my reputation'
A former male escort is furious at being identified in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial — angrily denying that he ever had a 'freak off' with the rapper's ex, Cassie Ventura. Vin Armani was identified by Ventura as one of those paid to take part in disturbing sex sessions, with his photo among those showed during Combs' high-profile trial. But the former Vegas escort — who starred in the Showtime reality TV show 'Gigolos' — insists it is a case of mistaken identity, while ripping prosecutors for not contacting him for his side of the story. Advertisement 4 Armani starred in a Showtime reality TV show called Gigolos, that followed the lives of five male escorts in Las Vegas from 2011-2016. Showtime 'This has sucked for me that my name has been brought into this,' he told the Daily Mail. 'I have never had an interaction with Diddy and/or Cassie that included — or where I witnessed — violence, illegal drugs, contracting for sexual services/acts (prostitution), or the transportation of any person from anywhere to anywhere whatsoever,' he insisted. Advertisement Armani admits he 'hung out with literally hundreds of celebrities on a regular basis,' but never in one of the now-notorious 'freak offs' central to the case against Combs. 'Had any attorney or authority ever contacted me, this fact would have been plain for them to see,' he said. 4 Diddy's ex Cassie Ventura has broken down in tears as she recounted painful details in court. WireImage Armani — who wrote a 2011 book about his profession, 'Tao of the Gigolo' — said he was angry having started a new life in tech and crypto after moving to Saipan, a small island in the Pacific. Advertisement He is furious that a since-deleted TMZ story identified him as 'Jules,' the sex worker involved in an infamous 2016 night at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, where Diddy was caught on video viciously beating, kicking and dragging Ventura. 'This TMZ bulls–t and the lack of professionalism or competence from the prosecution has damaged my reputation,' he complained. 4 Armani has tried to move on from the gigolo life. Facebook / Vin Armani Combs, 55, is accused of using his fame, fortune and many businesses to run a racketeering scheme in which he controlled Ventura over the course of their 10-year on-again off-again relationship, using violence and threats, forcing her and others into unprotected sex and drug-fueled 'freak-off' sex marathons. Advertisement He faces life in prison if convicted. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges. The trial resumes on May 27. 4 Ventura said the sex scenes she was allegedly forced to participate in were 'humiliating.' GC Images The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York didn't respond to a request for comment on Armani's claims.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Las Vegas reality TV star 'blacked out,' killed woman in drug-fueled rage: documentary
A controversial reality show detailing the lives of Nevada prostitutes took a shocking turn after one of the stars was found guilty of bludgeoning a woman to death in a drug-fueled frenzy. From 2011 to 2016, Showtime's reality show "Gigolos" enthralled audiences by delving into the scandalous lives of five male escorts in Las Vegas. Four years later, one of the stars was arrested for killing a woman, as detailed in the new Paramount+ documentary "Sin City Gigolo: A Murder In Las Vegas." Akshaya "Ash" Kubiak, who was known on the show as Ash Armand, was charged in the brutal death of 29-year-old Herleen Dulai, according to court documents. 'Gigolos' Actor Ash Armand Arrested For Allegedly Beating Woman To Death Prosecutors said that on July 16, 2020, the pair took psychedelic mushrooms before Kubiak beat Dulai to death. Kubiak then called 911, telling operators that Dulai was suffering from cardiac arrest, according to court documents. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Dulai's lifeless body with evidence of blunt force trauma to her head and neck, as well as injuries indicative of strangulation. Kubiak told investigators that Dulai had initially "attacked him," later admitting that he "did this," according to court documents. Read On The Fox News App Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMD) detectives also reported finding blood inside the home's washing machine and watered-down or diluted blood in the bathroom, indicating an attempt to clean up the crime scene. 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Star Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause Of Death Ruled 'Undetermined' In September 2021, Kubiak pleaded guilty to felony counts of voluntary manslaughter and mayhem and was sentenced to eight to 20 years in prison. The three-part Paramount+ series delves into the life of Kubiak through the stories of his family, friends and former cast members but does not interview Kubiak. "We wanted to interview him," director Barbara Shearer said in an interview with TV Insider. "We absolutely set out to interview him. I wanted his voice in it for sure. We have the phone calls. He is a presence because of the Showtime series but also because of the phone calls were able to get." Fox News Digital reached out to Kubiak's attorney for comment. Tiktok Star 'Mr. Prada' Arrested In Connection To Murder Of Beloved Louisiana Therapist For six seasons, "Gigolos" entranced audiences and pulled back the curtain on legal prostitution. However, the series did not air without controversy, with critics questioning the legality of the practices depicted on the show. Nevada is the only state in the country that allows prostitution, but state law only permits it within licensed establishments. Kubiak began serving his sentence in 2021. He joined "Gigolos" in the show's third season and is a self-described "sex and fitness educator," according to his Instagram account. His profile also indicates that he is a father. Dulai, a Northern California native, was a graduate of Temple University and "enjoyed working with children," according to her obituary. At the time of her death, reports indicate that Dulai was working as a personal trainer in Las Vegas. "Throughout her journey she was fulfilling her life's purpose of making a difference," her obituary reads. "She touched every soul she came into contact with and left a sparkle." Reuters contributed to this report. Original article source: Las Vegas reality TV star 'blacked out,' killed woman in drug-fueled rage: documentary
