During The Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex-trafficking trial day 19, the anonymous witness known as “Jane” broke down on the stand, recounting disturbing details of “hotel nights” and her tumultuous relationship with the music mogul. Day 19 of the trial brought fresh revelations as Jane shared emotional testimony about voice notes, physical sickness, and her struggle to break free from Combs’ influence, declaring,
“I’m not Cassie or Gina,”
In a powerful statement of defiance.
Jane, whose identity remains protected due to the graphic nature of her testimony, described a pattern of emotionally charged interactions with Combs. She revealed that the two used multiple phones to communicate, including a third phone specifically for recording explicit videos to keep them private from Combs’ assistants. In one September 2023 text exchange, Jane confronted Combs after he promised a romantic yacht trip to an island off Miami’s coast, only for her to later hear him on a podcast boasting about taking another woman on the same trip.
“I felt used,”
Jane told the court, her voice heavy with emotion, explaining how the broken promise sparked a heated argument.
The prosecution highlighted a series of text messages and voice notes that painted a picture of manipulation. In one voice note, played for the jury, Combs responded dismissively to Jane’s pleas for financial support after a grueling “hotel night” in 2023. Sounding agitated, he said,
“I’m in Miami. I don’t need no bitches. You’re all crazy.”
Jane testified that Combs frequently called her “crazy” whenever she expressed reluctance to participate in the sexual encounters, known as “hotel nights” or “freak-offs,” involving male escorts. These events, she said, left her physically and emotionally drained, often resulting in infections like UTIs and yeast infections.
One of the most harrowing moments came when Jane described a “sobriety night” where she attempted a hotel night without drugs. After engaging with two escorts, she vomited from the ordeal. Combs, she said, callously remarked,
“Good, now you’ll feel better,”
before instructing her to continue with a third escort.
“I was disgusted,”
Jane testified, her voice breaking as she recalled the experience. She later texted Combs,
“Sex was sacred to me. Now it’s not. You’ve ruined that for me.”
She also revealed experiencing PTSD from these encounters, requiring therapy to cope with the trauma.
Jane’s testimony also touched on a so-called “love contract,” where Combs agreed to pay her $10,000 monthly rent starting in 2023, a financial arrangement he allegedly used to pressure her into participating in hotel nights. In one text exchange, when Jane hesitated to engage in a hotel night due to her period, Combs accused her of using him for money, threatening to cut off support.
“I’m about to really disappear on you,”
He warned in a voice note, a threat that Jane said left her “pretty alarmed.”
The trial took a poignant turn when Jane referenced other women in Combs’ life, saying,
“I’m not Cassie or Gina,”
referring to Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura and another woman, Gina. When asked what she meant, Jane explained she wasn’t willing to “leave quietly” like they did, hinting at her determination to speak out. The prosecution emphasized a moment where Jane acknowledged “consenting” to the encounters but clarified it was under duress, a point Combs’ defense has argued shows her participation was voluntary.
The courtroom was tense as jurors viewed explicit photos from the hotel nights, which were not shown to the public. One female juror reportedly covered her face during the display. The prosecution also noted ongoing arguments between Jane and Combs, including one where he referenced her ex-partner multiple times, further escalating their disputes.
As Jane’s direct testimony nears its conclusion, expected to wrap up by Tuesday morning, the trial continues to unravel the complex dynamics of her relationship with Combs. Her accounts of broken promises, physical tolls, and emotional manipulation add weight to the prosecution’s case, which alleges Combs used coercion, drugs, and financial control in a criminal enterprise. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for prostitution.
The trial, now in its fifth week, is set to resume with the prosecution’s response to a defense motion for a mistrial, filed over the weekend.
