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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Diddy escort who was named at trial breaks silence to share harrowing details of Cassie's Freak Off claims
A former escort forced to have sex with Diddy's ex Cassie Ventura at the disgraced mogul's notorious 'Freak Off' parties has broken his silence to give 'some credence' to her testimony. Ventura took the stand as a star witness in Sean ' Diddy ' Combs' sex trafficking trial, breaking down in tears as she told how she was forced to participate in elaborately choreographed sex marathons that routinely involved male escorts. Shawn Dearing was among the more than 10 men hired to perform at Diddy's parties, it was revealed during the R&B singer's testimony. Dearing, known professionally as 'Skyler,' never intended to share this story, but has decided to speak out now that his photo and alias have been made public. He claims he was hired for 'more than a dozen' sex sessions with Ventura and Combs after having met the couple in late 2014 or early 2015. Dearing, in an interview with People Magazine, revealed that although he never saw Combs physically abuse Ventura, he witnessed 'psychological' abuse and could tell the singer was 'there under Diddy's control.' 'We did everything under his direction,' he said of the 'Freak Offs,' adding there was a 'constant energy of knowing that we must perform for him or else.' Dearing, 37, hailed Ventura - who accused Combs of harrowing abuse, coercion and rape - as 'uplifting' and a 'bad*** lady' who was 'genuine throughout the whole experience.' Dearing's involvement in the 'Freak Offs' was made public during Ventura's testimony last month. She told the court that Dearing, whom she knew as Skyler, was one of several male escorts that she hired through the website Cowboys4Angels. The R&B singer, 38, also testified that 'I had to do "Freak Offs,"' alleging she did not want to participate in the alleged sex parties. Dearing has seemingly backed Ventura's claims, describing in the interview how she was like 'a drone' during the parties, which the former escort says took place at both the Beverly Hills Hotel and a private condo on Los Angeles' famed Sunset Boulevard. He said that although Combs 'never touched me,' he and Ventura engaged in sexual activity 'under his direction.' He claimed Ventura refused to speak when the rapper would leave the room, describing how he when he once tried to ask her question, the singer replied: 'No, no, no. Not until he gets back.' The model suggested Ventura did not want to participate in the 'Freak Offs,' claiming that her demeanor would change when the sessions turned 'dark.' 'You could see that it was kind of like the spirit was leaving the body,' he told People. Dearing also claimed there was a 'knowing and understanding' that Ventura would face 'consequences' if she didn't follow Diddy's orders - but also admitted he did not know what those consequences were. He added that he wants 'what's best for [Ventura]' and 'I want her respect first and foremost.' Ventura remained largely composed during her testimony, but at times openly wept as she recounted degrading sex parties she said Combs coerced her into for years, at times weekly. Combs would direct her to take drugs before the sex marathons, Ventura told the court. She claimed the drugs were a 'buffer' to withstand the 'humiliating' and often-filmed sexual encounters. The jury was repeatedly shown disturbing surveillance footage of Combs brutally beating and dragging Ventura, which she alleged was a regular experience. Defense attorneys acknowledged violence played a role in the relationship but said both of them were a party to it. They showed jurors reams of text messages in a bid to cast Ventura as a willing participant in the 'Freak Offs.' Their relationship was tumultuous and had toxic qualities, the defense admitted, but they showed loving - and sexually graphic - texts to indicate that it was still based on a foundation of love. Ventura didn't deny that, but she said that love, along with her reputation and career, was also a chip the rap mogul played to control her and force her into 'Freak Offs' against her will. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five counts including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan say that over two decades Combs coerced women, including Ventura, to take part in drug-fueled sexual performances with male sex workers known. The trial is currently in its fourth week. Combs' lawyers have acknowledged he was at times abusive in domestic relationships, but argue that women who took part in 'Freak Offs' did so consensually.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ex-escort: Cassie's ‘spirit changed' during sexual acts with Diddy
(NewsNation) — A former escort who participated in sexual encounters with Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Cassie Ventura said he witnessed a shift in the singer's demeanor over time, describing how what initially seemed like consensual adult play became increasingly 'performative.' Shawn Dearing, who worked under the name Skyler and says he participated in more than a dozen encounters with the couple, told NewsNation that Ventura's behavior evolved from 'jovial' to forced compliance as the relationship progressed. 'Initially, when I had in the early days of seeing them, it seemed it was very jovial, like, you know, two adults who wanted to explore further, but as the encounters grew, there was an energy about these situations that devolved,' Dearing said Tuesday on NewsNation's 'Banfield.' 'I can definitely say there's a spirit that had changed through time. I don't know what happened behind closed doors with them, but there were signs,' Dearing said. Diddy paid to make hotel video go away: Hotel security guard Dearing described witnessing a moment when Combs left the room during one of their encounters. When Dearing attempted to speak with Ventura, she quickly silenced him. 'There was a moment where I kind of had a realization of the depths of the situation,' Dearing said. 'You could tell there was something that had come over her in a sense that she knew it may cause jealousy or something of the nature if her and I interacted in some way with him not there.' Dearing characterized Ventura's later behavior as going through the motions rather than genuine participation, describing how 'she would put on the smile and then continue in her role, put on the smile, put the head down, and then just continue in the role.' When pressed about whether Ventura appeared frightened, Dearing was careful in his language, saying he wouldn't characterize her demeanor as fear but rather as understanding 'her role' in the situation. Here are the celebrities named in Diddy's trial so far 'I wouldn't say frightened. I say she just understood the situation to the extent that she needed to,' Dearing said, calling Ventura 'a badass lady' who maintained her composure despite the circumstances. The prosecution in Combs' trial claims that Ventura was coerced into participating in sexual encounters that Combs called 'Freak Offs.' Defense attorneys argue the encounters were consensual between adults. 'I've received guidance from individuals,' Dearing said. 'I'm here speaking with you, attempting to just have my side heard, and ultimately, I just want Cassie respected.' Combs faces federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and other crimes. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and remains in federal custody. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Diddy escort who was named at trial breaks silence to share harrowing details of Cassie's freak-off claims
A former escort forced to have sex with Cassie Ventura at Diddy's notorious freak-off parties has broken his silence to give 'some credence' to her testimony. Ventura took the stand as a star witness in Sean ' Diddy ' Combs' sex trafficking trial, breaking down in tears as she told how she was forced to participate in elaborately choreographed sex marathons that routinely involved male escorts. Shawn Dearing was among the more than 10 men hired to perform at Diddy's parties, it was revealed during the R&B singer's testimony. Dearing, known professionally as 'Skyler', never intended to share this story, but has decided to speak out now that his photo and alias have been made public. He claims he was hired for 'more than a dozen' sex sessions with Ventura and Combs after having met the couple in late 2014 or early 2015. Dearing, in an interview with People Magazine, revealed that although he never saw Combs physically abuse Ventura, he allegedly witnessed 'psychological' abuse and could tell the singer was 'there under Diddy's control'. 'We did everything under his direction,' he said of the freak-offs, adding there was a 'constant energy of knowing that we must perform for him or else'. Dearing, 37, hailed Ventura - who accuses Combs of harrowing abuse, coercion and rape - as 'uplifting' and a 'bad*** lady' who was 'genuine throughout the whole experience'. Dearing's involvement in the freak-offs was made public during Ventura's testimony last month. She told the court that Dearing, whom she knew as Skyler, was one of several males escorts that she hired through the website Cowboys4Angels. The R&B singer, 38, also testified that 'I had to do 'Freak Offs'', alleging she did not want to participate in the sex parties. Dearing has seemingly backed Ventura's claims, describing in the interview how she was like 'a drone' during the parties, which the former escort says took place at both the Beverly Hills Hotel and a private condo on Los Angeles' famed Sunset Blvd. He said that although Combs 'never touched me', he and Ventura engaged in sexual activity 'under his direction'. He claimed Ventura refused to speak when the rapper would leave the room, alleging how he when he once tried to ask her question, the singer replied: 'No, no, no. Not until he gets back.' The model suggested Ventura did not want to participate in the freak-offs, claiming that her demeanor would change when the sessions turned 'dark'. 'You could see that it was kind of like the spirit was leaving the body,' he told People. Dearing also claimed there was a 'knowing and understanding' that Ventura would face 'consequences' if she did follow Diddy's orders - but also admitted he did not know what those consequences were. He added that 'I what's best for [Ventura]' and 'I want her respect first and foremost'. Ventura remained largely composed during her testimony, but at times openly wept as she recounted degrading sex parties she said Combs coerced her into for years, at times weekly. Combs would direct her to take drugs before the sex marathons, Ventura told the court. She claimed the drugs were a 'buffer' to withstand the 'humiliating' and often-filmed sexual encounters. The jury was repeatedly shown disturbing surveillance footage of Combs brutally beating and dragging Ventura, which she alleged was a regular experience. The defense acknowledged violence played a role in the relationship but said both of them were party to it. They showed jurors reams of text messages in a bid to cast Ventura as a willing participant in the freak-offs. Their relationship was tumultuous and had toxic qualities, the defense admitted, but they showed loving - and sexually graphic - texts to indicate that it was still based on a foundation of love. Ventura didn't deny that, but she said that love, along with her reputation and career, was also a chip the rap mogul played to control her and force her into freak-offs against her will. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five counts including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan say Combs over two decades coerced women, including Ventura, to take part in drug-fueled sexual performances with male sex workers known as 'Freak Offs.' The trial is in its fourth week. Combs' lawyers have acknowledged he was at times abusive in domestic relationships, but argue that women who took part in 'Freak Offs' did so consensually.
