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Judge Denies Dismissal as New Abuse Testimony Emerges in Diddy Trial

Under oath, a former partner said Combs used rent payments to pressure her into attending drug-fueled ‘Freak-off’ events

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Overview

  • Judge Arun Subramanian denied the defense’s motion to dismiss on Tuesday, ensuring the sex trafficking and organized crime charges against Combs will move forward.
  • A witness known as Jane testified she was coerced into “Hotelnächte” with other men and recounted years of physical and sexual violence by Combs.
  • Jane said Combs continued to pay her Los Angeles rent and cover her legal fees, using financial dependency to maintain control over her participation.
  • The witness also described providing a portable television so Combs could watch pornography during the alleged ‘Freak-off’ gatherings.
  • Combs’s defense team insists on his innocence and challenges the credibility of key witnesses, including alleged inconsistencies in Cassie Ventura’s testimony.