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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend took the stand Monday and testified for the third day within the rapper’s federal trial for intercourse crimes.
His ex, who testified below the pseudonym “Jane,” advised prosecutors that there have been instances she felt coerced into resort nights with Diddy and that the Dangerous Boy Information founder nonetheless pays for each her authorized charges and lease.
Jane recalled alleged cases of abuse whereas courting Diddy on and off for 3 years and up till the week earlier than he was arrested in New York Metropolis on federal costs.
Jennifer Beidel, a former assistant U.S. Lawyer within the Southern District of New York who now practices at Dykema, advised Fox Information Digital that Jane’s testimony could also be “powerful” to the jury.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend took the stand Monday and testified for the third day within the rapper’s federal trial for intercourse crimes. (Jane Rosenberg)
“Jane Doe commented on the consistency between her experience and that of Cassie Ventura after she read Ventura’s civil lawsuit,” Beidel stated. “If the jury also finds the two women’s experiences similar, Jane Doe’s testimony becomes powerful corroboration of Ventura’s testimony. Adding in the voice memos could lend even more credence to the two women’s accounts, as those voice memos are evidence of Mr. Combs’ views at the time in his own words.”
Jane advised the courtroom that Diddy requested her about coercion after he allegedly pressured her to take medication earlier than having intercourse with a male escort. She testified about Diddy’s alleged violent conduct and stated he as soon as put her in a chokehold after kicking and punching her. The jury was proven video proof of Jane’s accidents, which included a bruised eye and welts on her brow.
Texts proven in federal courtroom on Monday between Diddy and Jane revealed that she felt manipulated and wished financial earnings.
The rapper allegedly texted Jane again, “F— you.” Jane allegedly advised Diddy, “You’re the only opportunist … you had three years of fun with my body … you were a full time job and consumed my life.” The “Last Night” rapper allegedly texted again that he was blocking Jane’s quantity and likewise calling the police.
“You conned me into sucking d— for you,” Jane allegedly texted. After a number of texts, she wrote, “I’m going to kill myself.”
Diddy listened to testimony from an ex-girlfriend, who testified below the nickname “Jane.” (Jane Rosenberg)
“Early in the trial, the prosecutors introduced extensive evidence to support their theory that Combs used violence and threats of violence to coerce Ventura into engaging in sexual activity,” former federal prosecutor Mark Chutkow advised Fox Information Digital. “However, the prosecution’s evidence of Jane Doe’s alleged coercion centers more on emotional manipulation than violence. That could prove to be a weakness for the prosecution case because Jane’s evidence was introduced later in the trial, closer to when the jurors will deliberate.”
Mark Chuktow, who now practices at Dykema, added, “As a result, it might dilute the impact of Ventura’s earlier testimony because Jane’s evidence is less clear-cut regarding whether Combs coerced her to engage in sexual activity. To counter this, the prosecutors might put more weight in closing arguments on the evidence that Combs blackmailed both women into complying with his sexual demands through threats of destroying their reputations and careers by publicly exposing the video recordings of their participation in the freak-offs.
“Blackmail like this would possibly resonate extra with the jury than Combs’ emotional manipulation of Jane when deciding whether or not or not the victims consented to the sexual exercise.”
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Cassie Ventura previously provided testimony about her at-times volatile relationship with Diddy. (Amanda Edwards)
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In court, Jane testified that after fleeing from the “All In regards to the Benjamins” rapper during an alleged violent encounter, she returned to the home and claimed she was on the patio when she allegedly punched Diddy around his temple on his forehead. He allegedly retaliated by punching Jane in the head twice in the forehead and eye area.
She told the court she retreated to a deep part of the backyard, fell and curled up in a ball to cover her head and face while Diddy allegedly continued to punch and kick her. He allegedly said Jane was trying to take him away from his kids and family.
Sean “Diddy” Combs talks with his lawyers on the 17th day of testimony in his federal trial. (Jane Rosenberg)
Diddy then allegedly grabbed Jane by the hair and her arm and dragged her back into the house, saying she was “f—ing loopy.” She claimed to keep asking him to leave.
“Jane’s testimony is extra of the identical regarding the defendant’s conduct, and it definitely doesn’t paint an excellent image of Mr. Combs,” Los Angeles litigator John J. Perlstein advised Fox Information Digital. “It’s laborious to say whether or not or not the jury is numb to all of it. Nonetheless, they’re unlikely to be shocked by Jane’s testimony given what everybody else has stated to this point.
“This trial is a lengthy process for jurors, and recordings and videos of the testimonies typically fare better than readings.”
Jane additionally testified to being with Diddy when she noticed the video of the rapper assaulting Cassie Ventura on the InterContinental Resort in 2016. Diddy was along with his family and friends in Might 2024 when she was invited to a “huddle,” the place she remembered the group making an attempt to provide you with a type of a honest apology submit concerning the video.
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She advised the courtroom that she by no means heard the “Victory” rapper deny he was the one within the video assaulting Cassie. Jane testified that Diddy confirmed her a closing draft of what he would say, and he or she understood he would submit it on social media. She stated she thought the message was heartfelt.
Jane claimed they ultimately talked concerning the video in June or July 2024. Diddy allegedly advised her that was the one time he and Cassie had bodily violence. Diddy allegedly advised Jane that Cassie “was a hitter.”
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Lawyer Christopher Melche advised Fox Information Digital, “Jane testified about horrific acts of abuse in the relationship similar to what Cassie experienced, but what was unique about her testimony today is that Jane is still having her rent paid for by Diddy to this very day, and they continued their relationship right up to the time that he was arrested, so I’m not sure how the jury is going to reconcile all of these horrible things that happened to her and how her rent is being paid and accepted right ’til now.”
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In a federal indictment unsealed on Sept. 17, Diddy was charged with racketeering conspiracy (RICO); intercourse trafficking by drive, fraud or coercion; and transportation to have interaction in prostitution. If discovered responsible, he faces a minimal of 15 years behind bars or a most sentence of life in jail.
He has maintained his innocence all through the trial, the place witnesses have testified to alleged rape, sexual assault, extreme bodily abuse, pressured labor and drug trafficking. The trial is anticipated to wrap up by July 4.
