Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates:
Ex-girlfriend 'Jane' returns for cross-examination
Combs faces five criminal counts in total, including two of sex trafficking, and has denied all the allegations.
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A former girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, identified by the pseudonym "Jane," returns to the stand after more emotionally wrenching testimony yesterday.
Over the past few days, Jane has testified about "hotel nights," graphic sexual encounters that were nearly identical to what another former girlfriend of Combs, Cassie Ventura, described on the stand as "freak offs."
Combs faces five criminal counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy; two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him.
This live briefing may include graphic descriptions of sexual violence. For resources on sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline.
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MIND OF MONKEY STUDIO
9h / 12:17 PM
Court has adjourned for the day. Jane’s will still be on tomorrow. Judge Subramanian says court will resume at 1 PM ET.
9h / 12:03 PM
Geragos: So the relationship held you back?
Jane: In many ways, yes. Had I not dove headstrong on this relationship, I probably would’ve been a bit more successful in that timeframe… but that’s neither here nor there.
9h / 11:59 AM
Geragos: Yet earlier, you said you weren’t able to do anything professionally during your relationship with Mr. Combs. Is that still your position?
Jane: Yes. Had I not dove headstrong into that relationship, I probably would’ve been a bit more successful in that timeframe.
9h / 11:58 AM
They're back
Geragos: Ms. Jane, earlier you testified that your current home is quite different from where you used to live. Can you remind the court, how large is your current residence?
Jane: It’s about 5,300 square feet. Much larger than my old apartment, which was 1,400.
Geragos: And one of your businesses, that was started with a $20,000 investment from Mr. Combs, correct?
Jane: Yes, that’s correct.
Geragos: And he never asked for a share of the profits?
Jane: No, he didn’t.
9h / 11:46 AM
Geragos: Again, how much does a Bottega bag run?
Jane: Around $1,500 to $5,000, depending on the bag.
Geragos: And do you know how much a Chanel bag costs?
Jane: No.
Jane: (quietly) I’d like a break.
Judge: We’ll take a brief recess.
9h / 11:45 AM
Geragos: Jane, Mr. Combs gifted you a Van Cleef necklace and a Bottega Veneta bag, didn’t he?
Jane: Yes, he did.
Geragos: How much do Bottega bags usually cost?
Jane (pauses, then sharply): How much does my body cost?
Judge: Ms. Jane, please answer the question as asked.
9h / 11:44 AM
Geragos: You said he pressured you for “hotel vibes” with Don and Sly, but spent that time with someone else, someone he bought a Chanel bag for?
Jane: Exactly. I gave in to things I didn’t want, with strangers, and still didn’t get the same care or treatment.
9h / 11:43 AM
Jane: That’s what he said.
Geragos: You replied suggesting he wait until after the album dropped. Why?
Jane: Like I said, I didn’t want to go through with it. I thought if I played along and pushed it down the line, he’d drop it.
Geragos: But later, you saw on social media that he was with another woman?
Jane: Yes. He told me he wanted to see me… but there she was, posting with him.
Geragos: And in your texts, you expressed frustration.
9h / 11:42 AM
Jane: Yes. I was trying to delay it. Just making excuses to get out of something he was pushing me to do.
Geragos: Let’s talk about the voice messages from November 22, 2021. Combs told you, “The last vision we had” included Don and Sly the entertainers you used frequently?
9h / 11:40 AM
Geragos: Did you and Mr. Combs discuss hiring escorts like Don and Cabral?
Jane: Yes. He often brought them up.
Geragos: In fact, you reminded him that he wanted to "save" Cabral for a grand finale — you called it a “showstopper… big boom… game over situation,” didn’t you?
9h / 11:34 AM
Jane: I said yes because I wanted to see him. Meeting with an escort was my only option. I wanted to see my lover.
Geragos: In some of the later messages, you brought up the idea of attending s-x parties, correct?
Jane: Yes
Geragos: Why did you initiate that?
Jane: Sean had been telling me about them. He said we should go to one.
Geragos: So this was your idea, or his?
Jane: It was his. I was just giving him options, saying what I thought he wanted to hear.
9h / 11:33 AM
Jane: Yes. But it wasn’t real intimacy. It was just what he expected from me.
Geragos: Did he often offer you one-on-one time?
Jane: Rarely. Most of the time, the option he gave me was him and Paul.
Geragos: And when you agreed to that?
9h / 11:32 AM
Geragos: Jane, you offered to buy “black matrix” underwear for Mr. Combs, correct?
Jane: Yes. To please him. I knew it was something he’d like.
Geragos: So you knew that kind of language, that kind of gesture turned him on?
9h / 11:28 AM
Jane: I felt like I had to speak that way. I needed to keep him happy. I am, in 2021, really madly in love and wanting to please him and appease him.
Geragos: So this message, it wasn’t about your own desire?
Jane: No. I was being agreeable. That’s what he liked. So I adapted
9h / 11:27 AM
Geragos: Jane, let’s talk about one of the more graphic messages you sent to Mr. Combs. You initiated the exchange, correct?
Jane (paused, visibly uneasy): Before I answer… I just want to say—this wasn’t who I naturally am.
Geragos: Go on.
9h / 11:24 AM
Jane: No. Those were things that wouldn’t have occurred to me on my own.
Geragos: Then why send them?
Jane: Because that’s what he wanted to hear. I was giving him options, trying to please him. It wasn’t about what I wanted, it was about keeping his interest.
9h / 11:23 AM
Geragos: Jane, in several of these messages, you describe in detail what you would do to the "entertainers" Mr. Combs hired for these so-called “freak-offs.” Do you recall those texts?
Jane: Yes, I do.
Geragos: Were those your actual desires at the time?
9h / 11:16 AM
Jane: It was part of a s-xual exchange. That kind of talk was expected
Geragos: And in these messages, you also used the water-drops emoji several times. What did that emoji suggest?
Jane: It was meant to suggest sxual arousal or desire. It was part of the way we communicated
9h / 11:15 AM
Geragos: Jane, I’m now going to read aloud a message you sent to Mr. Combs. [reading] “I want to sit on your face.” Do you recall sending that?
Jane: Yes, I do.
Geragos: Can you explain the context of that message?
9h / 11:11 AM
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: Did you agree to that?
Jane: I did, because that was the only option I was given. And I wanted to see the one I loved.
9h / 11:10 AM
Geragos: You both exchanged a series of these “fantasy” messages Eventually, Mr. Combs asked what you wanted to do. How did you respond?
Jane: I said I wanted to spend time with my favorite person.
Geragos: After that, did he ask if you wanted him to come with an entertainer?
9h / 11:07 AM
Geragos: And in response, you sent him s-xually graphic messages involving yourself, Mr. Combs, and someone you referred to as an “entertainer”?
Jane: Yes, because that’s what he wanted. That’s how he liked to communicate.
9h / 11:01 AM
Geragos: These were exchanges between you, Mr. Combs, and an adult film performer named Cabral. Do you recall those?
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: These messages included s-xually explicit content, correct?
Jane: They did.
9h / 11:00 AM
Geragos: You mentioned earlier that you were pursuing a modeling career. Can you tell the court a bit about that?
Jane: I did some modeling, yes, mostly commercial work.
Geragos: Thank you. Now, I want to turn your attention to a series of text messages.
9h / 10:56 AM
Jane: Yes. I was with him at the time. He asked me to reach out to Sly for those videos.
Geragos: Then, a few days later, you texted Sly again, this time saying “I’ll organize,” and asked about a visit?
Jane: Yes. We were still together, trying to plan when we might see Sly.
9h / 10:55 AM
Geragos: And the two of you ended up having what you referred to as a “hotel night” after those texts?
Jane: Yes, we did.
Geragos: Now, the next day, you texted someone named Sly, asking for explicit videos. Is that correct?
9h / 10:54 AM
Geragos: You responded by suggesting the two of you freshen up, have a drink, and see where the night goes?
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: Did Mr. Combs mention he didn’t feel like being around people?
Jane: He did.
9h / 10:53 AM
Geragos: Jane, I’d like to revisit your messages from around Halloween 2021. Do you recall texting Mr. Combs that you wanted to see him?
Jane: Yes, I do.
Geragos: And he replied that he’d had a rough day and wanted you to "lead tonight"?
Jane: That’s correct.
9h / 10:35 AM
Judge Arun Subramanian has returned after the lunch break.
Before they went on the break, Jane said Diddy used to call their “freak-offs” the trifecta; he was Jordan, she was Kobe, and Paul (a male escort) was Shaq.
10h / 9:43 AM
Judge calls for a break for lunch.
10h / 9:41 AM
Jane: I assumed she did, yes. But I can’t say for sure.
Geragos: Would you describe your relationship with her as close?
Jane: Not at all. We weren’t close. She didn’t like me.
Geragos: And how did that affect your relationship with Mr. Combs?
Jane: It made things hard. She was always with him. I believe she had strong opinions about me, and those opinions influenced how Sean treated me.
10h / 9:40 AM
Geragos: You testified earlier that you had a phone conversation with Ms. Khorram, during which she told you it was fine to bring the drugs and even instructed you to put them in your checked luggage?
Jane: Yes
Geragos: But the messages read here today, they don’t mention her saying anything like that, do they?
Jane: No, they don’t. But we spoke on the phone, she said it verbally.
Geragos: When Ms. Khorram traveled with Mr. Combs, do you know if she flew on his private jet?
10h / 9:39 AM
Geragos: Let’s go over the messages between you and Kristina Khorram. These were sent around the times he allegedly asked you to bring drugs to Miami, correct?
Jane: Yes.
10h / 9:35 AM
Geragos: Was it entirely without your input?
Jane: No, not always. Sometimes I was able to speak up, though it didn’t always change the outcome
10h / 9:34 AM
Geragos: Let’s go back to your earlier testimony, the “hotel nights,” or as you also called them, “freak-offs.”
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: You described these nights as being driven by Mr. Combs, correct?
Jane: That’s right.
Geragos: But there were moments, weren’t there, when you had some say in how things played out?
Jane: There were a few times I voiced what I wanted or didn’t want.
10h / 9:22 AM
Jane: Yes, somewhere in the middle of our relationship. I started crying in the shower after another hotel night.
Geragos: And was Mr. Combs high on ecstasy at that time?
Jane: He said he was. He told me, “You’re gonna ruin my high,” and said he was too high to see me cry
10h / 9:21 AM
Jane: Yes. It was early in the relationship. I cried because Sean was about to leave right after the hotel night.
Geragos: And when you asked him to stay with you?
Jane: He changed his plans. He stayed to comfort me.
Geragos: The second time—you were in the shower together?
10 / 9:20 AM
Jane: No, not readily. I had to go through the motions first before he considered letting them go.
Geragos: Let’s talk about the two times you said you cried after a hotel night. Do you remember the first?
10h / 9:11 AM
Geragos: And if you weren’t comfortable with one of the men, he’d dismiss them, correct?
Jane: Rarely. Only after I had already tried to interact with them s-xually for some time.
Geragos: But he was responsive when you were uncomfortable?
10h / 9:10 AM
Jane: I also think there may have been some bi-curiosity involved, cucks can be curious but too afraid to act on it.
Geragos: Did he ever stop a hotel night because you wanted to?
Jane: Yes, there were a few times he ended it early when I spoke up and said I wanted to stop.
10h / 9:09 AM
Geragos: And why did you participate?
Jane: Out of love. I wanted to please him.
Geragos: Did Mr. Combs ever explain his motivations?
Jane: He liked to call it voyeurism. I used the word “cuck” for myself.
10h / 9:08 AM
Geragos: Let’s talk about the “hotel nights.” What was your understanding of why Mr. Combs wanted them?
Jane: They were driven by his desires. I’d label it as “cuckold” a man being turned on by watching his woman having s-x with another man. That term was spot on.
10h / 9:02 AM
Teny Geragos tells the judge that she may pause Jane’s cross at 3 PM today to give the jurors a break. She’ll pick up again on Wednesday and continue through Thursday.
The main goal here is to complete Jane’s cross by the end of Thursday.
10h / 8:56 AM
Geragos: Isn’t it true that you enjoyed rewatching the “hotel night” videos with Mr. Combs?
Jane: No… I did not like that part.
Geragos: But you still did it?
Jane: Yes. It was just a part of the relationship. Something I tolerated, even if it made me uncomfortable
10h / 8:55 AM
Jane: That’s what he said.
Geragos: You put on a good show for him in these videos because you knew he would watch them again?
Jane: Yes.
10h / 8:54 AM
Jane: He used them during our other s-xual encounters, even in his private residence.
Geragos: Were you aware that the “hotel nights” were being filmed?
Jane: Yes, I was okay with it.
Geragos: And Mr. Combs told you the videos were just for the two of you?
10h / 8:48 AM
Jane: No. He wasn’t generally that affectionate… but on those nights, he was the most affectionate.
Geragos: Were red lights and baby oil only used during the “hotel nights”?
Jane: No, they weren’t exclusive to those nights.
Geragos: Where else were they used?
10h / 8:46 AM
Jane: I actually enjoyed it… especially when we made love. That part felt intimate.
Geragos: So he gave you the attention you were seeking?
Jane: Yes. He gave me the affection I wanted during those nights.
Geragos: Was that typical of him?
10h / 8:45 AM
Geragos: During the “hotel nights,” did you and Mr. Combs spend time alone together?
Jane: Yes. We’d usually have about 30 minutes to an hour alone before the entertainer came, and some time afterward too.
Geragos: And how did you feel about that alone time?
10h / 8:38 AM
Geragos: So your relationship, though complicated, had moments of affection and mutual agreement?
Jane: It did… but that doesn’t mean it didn’t hurt or feel controlling.
10h / 8:37 AM
Geragos: And during this time, he supported you—paid your rent, gave you gifts, covered expenses?
Jane: Yes, he did all of that.
Geragos: Would you say he was kind and generous at times?
Jane: Yes, he could be very generous.
10h / 8:36 AM
Geragos: And you were aware that Mr. Combs practiced a polyamorous lifestyle?
Jane: He told me early on, yes.
Geragos: Yet you chose to stay in the relationship for quite some time?
Jane: I did. My feelings for him grew deeper.
10h / 8:35 AM
Geragos: Ms. Jane, would you agree that you willingly participated in the so-called "hotel nights"?
Jane: At the time, yes… I felt I had to, to keep the relationship.
Geragos: But no one forced you to take part?
Jane: Not physically, no.
10h /8:32 AM
They're back.
Cross examination to resume shortly.
Sean Combs had been conferring with his lawyers throughout the break
11h / 8:31 AM
Attorney Mark Geragos is also in court, seated in one of the defense rows, he watched as his daughter, Teny Geragos, questioned Jane.
11h / 8:28 AM
Jane: He even told me once that he was interested in trying ketamine therapy.
The judge calls for a break and the jurors leave.
Janice Combs, Diddy's sister, and two sons are seated in the row behind him.
11h / 8:27 AM
Geragos: Did you know if he was on any prescription medication?
Jane: Toward the end of our relationship, I found out he was taking antidepressants.
Geragos: And you wanted him off drugs?
Jane: Yes. I wanted him to return to his natural form.
11h / 8:26 AM
Geragos: But later on?
Jane: As our relationship went on, I started noticing a very strong pattern. I still didn’t call it addiction at the time. Now, I’d say he was a drug addict. But back then, I just thought he was a really big party guy.
11h / 8:25 AM
Geragos: Let’s talk about your first trip to Turks and Caicos. What did you observe about him?
Jane: On the flight, I noticed his hands were shaky, his eyes and teeth looked off, and even his coloring seemed unhealthy. I could tell he wasn’t taking very good care of himself.
Geragos: Did you suggest anything to him?
Jane: Yes, that he consider going to a rehab center in Thailand.
Geragos: So, you knew early on he was a drug addict?
Jane: In the beginning, I didn’t really know how to label it. I just saw someone who was overdoing the partying.
11h / 8:23 AM
Jane: I just felt like the way he treated me wasn’t the same as how he treated some of the other women he was seeing. It felt unequal.
Geragos: So, to clarify, your concerns about the imbalance arose as your emotional attachment to Mr. Combs grew?
11h / 8:22 AM
Geragos: And how did you react to that explanation at the time?
Jane: At first, I didn’t mind. We were just getting to know each other, so it wasn’t a big deal to me then.
Geragos: But your feelings changed over time?
Jane: Yes, as I developed deeper feelings for him, it became difficult. I was feeling my man and wanted him to be mine.
Geragos: You also mentioned feeling there was an imbalance in how Mr. Combs treated you compared to his other girlfriends. Can you elaborate?
11h / 8:21 AM
Jane: Yes, we were in Miami, and he bought me a pair of shoes, a Bottega Veneta bag, and a bracelet.
Geragos: During this trip, did Mr. Combs discuss his lifestyle with you?
Jane: Yes, he explained that he led a polyamorous dating lifestyle
11h / 8:20 AM
Jane: It wasn’t what I signed up for. I didn’t agree to date a man who was in a public relationship with someone else.
Geragos: You testified about a trip to Miami when you were still getting to know Mr. Combs. Can you describe what happened during that trip?
11h / 8:17 AM
Jane: Their relationship was very public. They posted about each other all over social media. Meanwhile, mine with him was very private.
Geragos: How did that make you feel?
11h / 8:16 AM
Geragos: You mentioned things changed when Mr. Combs started spending time with Yung Miami?
Jane: Yes. It became difficult for me, about six months to a year after we started dating.
Geragos: What made it difficult?
11h / 8:14 AM
Geragos: To confirm, this exchange was lighthearted and reflected a mutual enjoyment of the time you spent together?
Jane: Yeah, it was all in good fun. We were just joking around and enjoying the vibe from the trip.
11h / 8:13 AM
Geragos: So, your response was positive, expressing gratitude and enthusiasm about the trip and the nickname?
Jane: Yes, exactly. I was just happy and having fun with it. The trip was amazing, and I wanted him to know I appreciated it.
11h / 8:12 AM
Jane: "Crack pipe" well, he said he had an addiction to my texts. It was mutual, you know, just fun banter.
Geragos: And how did you respond to this voicemail from Mr. Combs?
Jane: I texted him back, something like, “Crack pipe is so real for the both of us, it’s definitely mutual. I just like everything you said. I am so thankful. I had so, so, so much fun, Turks was absolutely incredible, I am so happy.”
11h / 8:10 AM
Geragos: The court heard a voicemail from Mr. Combs where he referred to you as “crack pipe.” Can you explain what he meant by that nickname?
Jane: It was just a playful thing from our trip to Turks and Caicos. We had a lot of fun, and he gave me that nickname
11h / 8:09 AM
Geragos: So, to clarify, you expressed gratitude and used an affectionate term, correct?
Jane: Yes, that’s right.
11h / 8:08 AM
Jane: I used it to buy some nice furniture for my place.
Geragos: The court heard you sent Mr. Combs a text after receiving the money. Can you describe that message?
Jane: I texted him to say thank you and called him “baby.” I was just grateful for the help.
11h / 8:07 AM
Jane: I confronted him later about some things, and then, out of the blue, he sent me $20,000.
Geragos: Was this money solicited by you in any way?
Jane: No, I didn’t ask for it. It was completely unsolicited.
Geragos: And how did you use the $20,000 Mr. Combs sent you?
11h / 8:06 AM
Geragos: Can you confirm the conversation you had with Mr. Combs regarding your financial situation?
Jane: Yes, he asked me, “You need three months’ rent?” I told him I was struggling a bit.
Geragos: And what happened after that conversation?
11h / 7:54 AM
Jane: Yes
Geragos: Did you ever believe Mr. Combs would stop paying your rent?
Jane: There were some times that I definitely felt that he would do that, and he used it kind of like a little tool. The rent was always just like a little reminder.
11h / 7:53 AM
Geragos: The landlord already possessed several months of rent payments in case Combs ever decided to stop paying the rent, correct?
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: Did Combs indicate that he was also open to paying three more months of your rent even though you were about to break up?
11h / 7:52 AM
Jane: I was expressing love for the time we spent together, except for the part involving the entertainers. When I moved into my rented home in April 2023, Sean paid $40,000 up front to cover the security deposit, and the rent for the first month and the last month.
11h / 7:45 AM
Geragos: He also mentioned something about a “contract.” What was that?
Jane: He was referring to our “love contract.” After we agreed on it, he rented me a home for $10,000 a month.
Geragos: And your recorded message back to him, would you say you sounded happy?
Jane: Yes. I told him I had so much fun on the trip, that I loved him, and felt closer to him.
Geragos: You said, “Everything just feels good, and I’m so happy.”
Jane: That’s right. I did have fun with him.
11h / 7:44 AM
Geragos: I'm showing the jury some of your text and audio messages with Mr. Combs from March 2023, right after the Turks and Caicos trip. You testified earlier that during that trip, he surprised you with an “entertainer” and a “hotel night,” which caused an argument?
ane: Yes. It really upset me, and it affected us for a few days.
Geragos: But in the messages you two exchanged afterward, you both sounded affectionate. Mr. Combs told you he loved you?
Jane: Yes, in a voice note.
11h / 7:29 AM
Geragos: So, one of the reasons you got the house was for that, and so your son could have a yard?
Jane: Could you please say my child instead?
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11h / 7:27 AM
Jane: Yes. It was really important that nothing about the ‘hotel nights’ got out. We didn’t want the public to know… or even his employees to know about the entertainers.
Geragos: Had you done ‘hotel nights’ at your previous apartment?
Jane: Yes, we had.
11h / 7:26 AM
Jane: When I moved into the new home in April 2023, I thought if we got a place that meets Sean’s taste, maybe we could just start doing the ‘hotel nights’ here, in the privacy of our own home.”
Geragos: So you and Mr. Combs wanted to keep these 'hotel nights' private?
11h / 7:21 AM
Geragos: Once you were with Mr. Combs, did your influencing work change?
Jane: Yes, I couldn’t focus on it anymore. I felt like I only reached about 10% of my earning potential during our relationship.
11h / 7:20 AM
Combs' Geragos: When you met Mr. Combs in 2020, you were earning money as an Instagram influencer, correct?
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: And you were also receiving $4,700 a month in child support?
Jane: That’s correct.
11h / 7:13 AM
Note that, Jane has already testified that Diddy's love and affection led her to join "hotel nights" with s-x workers, breaking her own boundaries to satisfy him despite her personal struggles.
11h / 7:12 AM
Geragos: You told AUSA you’re drawn to providers?
Jane: Yes, as a woman I appreciate that.
Geragos: You referred to the house as “our house”?
Jane: Later, I saw it as “my house.”
11h / 7:09 AM
Geragos: Why did you start an OnlyFans account?
Jane: Financial necessity. I’d stop if I could.
Geragos: Mr. Combs supported you financially during the relationship, over three and a half years, does $150,000 sound accurate?
Jane: I’d say so.
11h / 7:02 AM
Jane: He introduced me to the Gospel. He had a favorite pastor, he'd watch on TV.
Geragos: Has that stayed with you?
Jane: Yes
Geragos: Do you watch that pastor today?
AUSA: Objection
Judge: Sustained
Geragos: How much did he invest in your dress line?
Jane: $20,000
12h / 6:54 AM
Geragos: Did you fly weekly to Miami to see Mr. Combs?
Jane: Sometimes.
Geragos: We heard five voice notes where Mr. Combs sounded angry but he sent you thousands, correct?
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: Why did you see him as larger than life?
Jane: He was a bright light.
12h / 6:53 AM
Combs' Geragos: How high were the heels you wore?
Jane: Six to seven inches, though I usually wear three to four.
Geragos: You wanted your child closer to their father, did he see the child?
Jane: What’s that got to do with this?
12h / 6:45 AM
Combs' Geragos: How old were you when you began your relationship with Mr. Combs?
Jane: 35.
Geragos: Can you describe the fantasy talk in those rooms?
Jane: He’d have me and the entertainer role-play, like a cheating scenario where Sean was out of town.
12h / 6:44 AM
Combs' Geragos: You aimed to be sexy for him in those rooms?
Jane: I believe I was next.
Geragos: You’re a beautiful woman. Did you pick the outfits?
Jane: He chose them at first.
Geragos: He enjoyed baby oil, found it arousing?
Jane: Yes.
12h / 6:43 AM
Jane: In those hotel rooms, he was vulnerable, and I connected with that. It was tough. I broke my own boundaries to make him feel loved.
Combs' Geragos: So, this closeness bonded you two?
Jane: Yes, especially the intimacy afterward. That’s what I cherished
12h / 6:42 AM
Jane: I enjoyed bathing him and watching his favorite show together.
Geragos: What show was that?
Jane: Dateline.
Geragos: Did you think he was only doing this with you?
Jane: At that time, yes.
Geragos: Did you check his messages?
Jane: Yes.
12h / 6:37 AM
Geragos: You mentioned struggling to explain why you had s-x with those other men?
Jane: Yes
Geragos: You’re currently in therapy?
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: Do you love Mr. Combs?
Jane: I love spending time with my partner.
Geragos: You wanted to cuddle with him?
Jane: Yes, to give him foot rubs. You said—
AUSA Comey: Objection! Counsel is making herself a witness
12h / 6:36 AM
Jane: I resented the emotional control he had over me. I was drawn in from the beginning
Geragos: You said there was pressure to perform acts your lover wanted?
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: You repeatedly called Mr. Combs your partner during direct testimony, correct?
Jane: Yes
12h / 6:34 AM
Geragos: You chose to stay in that lifestyle with Mr. Combs for years and didn’t want to end the relationship, correct?
Jane: Yes, I didn’t want to.
Geragos: You were also involved with other men during that time?
12h / 6:33 AM
Geragos: Jane, you were granted immunity at the grand jury, correct?
Jane: Yes.
Geragos: You expressed regret over some choices you made with Mr. Combs, didn’t you?
Jane: If you have that statement, I’d be happy to review it with you
12h / 6:32 AM
Geragos: You’re testifying against Mr. Combs, correct?
Jane: Am I testifying against him?
Geragos: How many times were you prepped for cross in this trial?
Jane: About two or three times.
Geragos: Did they bring in other prosecutors to practice crossing you?
Jane: Yes
12h / 6:30 AM
Cross-examination begins
Judge: Escort Jane in, then summon the jury.
All rise!
Judge: Ms. Geragos, you may begin your cross-examination.
Combs' Geragos: Jane, we’ve spoken before, but you chose to stop meeting with the defense, correct?
Jane: Yes, that’s right.
12h / 6:13 AM
Diddy, after 9 months in jail is sporting gray hair and weight loss. He's been allowed to wear a light-colored shirt, trousers and glasses. He's currently focused on the documents and tissues on the defense table.
12h / 6:10 AM
AUSA: We request to recall our expert witness Dr. Hughes for further testimony to clarify points raised by the defense.
Judge: Dr. Hughes has already provided her testimony. I see no basis for recalling her. The motion to recall is denied.
AUSA reluctantly accepts the ruling
12h / 6:08 AM
Defense: Your Honor, we move for a mistrial based on Ms Bongolan’s testimony which we believe is demonstrably false and prejudices the case.
Judge: I’ve reviewed the motion and the testimony in question. The motion for a mistrial is denied. The testimony does not warrant it
12h / 5:59 AM
Today marks the conclusion of Jane Doe's direct and the start of her cross. During yesterday's direct, she mentioned 3 key points:
- The nature of their relationship
- The events leading to his assaulting her
- His continued payment of her bills including lawyer's fees
12h / 5:53 AM
US v. Sean Combs Day 20
Jane Doe still in the witness box
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3h ago / 12:08 PM PDT
Jury dismissed for the day; court will start late tomorrow
Adam Weinstein and Katherine Koretski
The jury has been dismissed for the day, with instructions that court will begin at 1 p.m. ET tomorrow.
4h ago / 11:32 AM PDT
'Jane' and lawyer exchange heated words over handbags
Adam Reiss and Katherine Koretski
"Jane" and defense lawyer Teny Geragos exchanged some pointed words about handbags and sex during cross-examination.
Geragos insinuated that the witness was consensually having sex with other men and gladly accepting designer bags.
"No, I got trauma," Jane responded after Geragos questioned if she didn't get anything.
The defense lawyer also asked the witness if she knew what a Bottega bag was, and Jane responded: "I'm sure you have one."
Geragos also asked how much a Bottega bag costs, to which Jane responded, "How much does my body cost?"
Jane asked for a break shortly after the exchange.
4h ago / 11:17 AM PDT
Cross-examination goes over explicit messages between Combs and 'Jane'
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
The defense is going over text messages and voice notes that "Jane" sent to Combs, where she engaged in "fantasy talk" that appeared to show her willingness for sexually explicit activities.
Some of the messages include Jane describing what she would like to do to specific sex workers who were hired for "hotel nights" or discussing the planning of "hotel nights."
Jane testified that she gave Combs options on things he wanted to hear. She told the court that these were things that wouldn't have occurred to her to do, but she knew Combs would like to do them.
5h ago / 10:33 AM PDT
Court is back in session after lunch
Adam Reiss
"Jane" returned to the witness stand for cross-examination by defense attorney Teny Geragos.
6h ago / 9:43 AM PDT
Court adjourns for lunch
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
The court is clearing out for a lunch break, with the expectation to return by 1:20 p.m. ET to resume the defense's questioning for "Jane."
6h ago / 9:43 AM PDT
'Jane' invoked the names of basketball greats to talk about her sex life with Combs, she testifies
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. Li
"Jane" testified that she invoked the names of two all-time basketball greats to describe her sex life with Combs and someone named Paul.
The three of them were the "trifecta," Jane said, with a nod to Hall of Fame hoopsters.
"I was Kobe Bryant and Paul was Shaq (Shaquille O’Neal)," Jane said. "Combs was Michael Jordan."
6h ago / 9:41 AM PDT
'Jane' spoke with Combs' chief of staff while transporting drugs, she says
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
"Jane" testified that Combs’ chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, spoke to her on the phone on at least one occasion when Jane transported drugs for Combs.
Text message exchanges were shared between Khorram and Jane, where the women were coordinating travel arrangements. Jane also said the two spoke on the phone, which was not their standard method of communication.
Jane also testified that communication with Khorram was a point of contention for her while she dated Combs.
Khorram, or “KK,” was always with Combs, and it became a difficult part of Jane’s relationship with Combs, she said. Jane told the court Khorram had strong feelings about Jane that would influence how Combs treated her.
6h ago / 9:18 AM PDT
Fridays were a good day for Combs to blow off steam, 'Jane' testifies
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. Li
Combs called his end-of-week partying a "F--- it Friday" celebration, "Jane" said.
"It’s when he’d let loose and want to party really hard," she said.
6h ago / 9:15 AM PDT
Ecstasy helped her sex life with Combs, 'Jane' testified
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. Li
"Jane" testified that ecstasy greatly helped her and Combs focus on "sexual energy."
"He was just happy, charismatic, good energy, a sexual high," she said. "Before ecstasy, he was agitated and stressed from the day. After, he would be happy and in a good mood."
7h ago / 9:01 AM PDT
'Jane' was curious about Combs' need to see her with another man
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. Li
"Jane" testified that she came to understand that Combs’ desire to see her having intercourse with another man was an exercise of sexual curiosity.
"I was trying to figure out the relationship and I came upon the word, cuckold, a man turned on by watching his woman having sex with another man," Jane told the court. "I just wanted to know what was driving him."
Jane said she believed it could've been an interest in bisexuality, but Combs might've been "too scared to do the act" himself, making these "freak offs" the next closest alternative.
7h ago / 8:48 AM PDT
Combs was driven by desire and 'Jane' by love, defense presents
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
Defense attorney Teny Geragos asked "Jane" whether Combs was driven by his desires, and her love for Combs drove her during hotel nights.
"Yes," Jane responded.
Jane testified that she told Combs multiple times that she didn't feel comfortable engaging in "hotel nights" as time passed. She also testified under cross-examination that she loved the attention and affection Combs would give her during those nights.
7h ago / 8:10 AM PDT
'Jane' said she was concerned about Combs' drug use
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. Li
Combs' heavy use of drugs and alcohol worried "Jane," who said that during a trip to Turks and Caicos, she felt like the music mogul had jaundice, graying gums and shaking hands.
Jane said she wanted Combs to go to a rehab clinic in Thailand.
When Combs' defense attorney, Teny Geragos, asked Jane if she believed Combs was an addict, the witness said: "I felt he was overdoing the partying."
8h ago / 7:59 AM PDT
'Jane' says she was initially OK being polyamorous with Combs but things grew difficult
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
"Jane" told the court that she was aware Combs was polyamorous and seeing multiple women, and that at first it wasn't something that she minded.
But as emotions grew deeper, she testified, the imbalance became difficult to handle. Jane said the relationship looked monogamous even if it wasn't in reality, which she was not OK with.
She agreed that it hurt her feelings that he was easily able to shift to another woman. Jane used colorful language when referring to another woman he was dating, she said.
8h ago / 7:39 AM PDT
Combs would use paying rent as a tool, 'Jane' says
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
"Jane" testified that there were times when Combs used paying her rent as a tool, saying it was something of a reminder.
She recalled one argument when she was depressed over "hotel nights" and hit a wall when she was on a phone call with Combs. She testified that Combs asked about her needing three months' rent.
Jane told the court that it didn't feel genuine, and they exchanged nasty text messages, one of which included her saying that she's not either of his exes. Combs' attorney asked whether Combs sent Jane $20,000 unsolicited, which Jane confirmed.
8h ago / 7:36 AM PDT
Combs gave 'Jane' nickname 'Crack Pipe'
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. Li
Combs said he enjoyed being with "Jane" and gave her an edgy nickname to go with those good times.
According to a text message shown in court, they had just returned from the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2023 when Combs reflected on their fun trip.
"Get your rest, you are the crack pipe, that's my name for you, 'Crack Pipe,' I'm going to call you 'Crack Pipe,' a very good time together," he said in a 2023 voice mail played in court.
2h ago / 7:21 AM PDT
Defense pushes 'Jane' on financial support from Combs
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
Under cross-examination, "Jane" testified to how much Combs spent supporting her financially, agreeing that Combs wired her around $150,000 during their relationship.
Combs' attorney, Teny Geragos, asked Jane whether she gravitated toward providers. Jane responded that she ideally wants someone who is a partner and provider. Prior to meeting Combs, Jane said she was making about $50,000 as an influencer in addition to receiving child support.
2h ago / 7:06 AM PDT
Witness describes the spiritual side of Combs
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. Li
"Jane" said Combs introduced her to gospel music and had "insightful conversations" on his spirituality.
The chats brought a "really good perspective on a lot of things," the witness said.
"He had a favorite pastor, and he would put sermons on TV, and we would watch it together, and he would send me sermons, and I would watch it on my own," Jane said.
2h ago / 7:02 AM PDT
Combs' larger-than-life personality helped 'Jane' feel more confident
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
"Jane" told the court that Combs had a big personality and was very sure of himself, which she felt was unique.
Jane described why she felt Combs was larger than life. She said Combs offered highly motivational speeches to encourage her, which helped her feel more confident.
Jane testified that she used to be shy and still struggles with self-esteem issues.
2h ago / 6:57 AM PDT
For 'Jane', breaking up was hard to do
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. Li
The witness said she fell in love with Combs but didn't understand what conditions would come with that relationship.
"He introduced me to this lifestyle, under a lot of emotional pressure," "Jane" said. "I was so hooked from the beginning on the love and affection, I fell in love with him, and I didn't understand the terms of the relationship."
She came to understand that having "freak off" sex with strange men might have been part of the deal.
"It was along the lines of love and pressure to do these things he desired and wanted to fulfill my duties as a girlfriend," she added.
2h ago / 6:54 AM PDT
'Jane' says she broke her own boundaries to make Combs feel loved
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
Combs' offers of love and affection were the only reason "Jane" said she would enjoy "hotel nights," which is the phrase she's used for the nights Combs would watch her with sex workers.
She told the court that she felt trusted by Combs in those vulnerable moments, saying she "was breaking all of my own boundaries" to make him feel loved even as it became hard for her.
Jane said she wanted Combs to be satisfied.
2h ago / 6:42 AM PDT
'Jane' is still in love with Combs
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
Asked if she loves Combs currently, "Jane" told the court that she does.
Under cross-examination, Jane confirmed that she wanted to be close to her partner. Jane testified that she liked to take care of him after hotel nights and called out "Dateline" as one of his favorite shows.
Jane told the court that she felt as if her partner was trusting her in a vulnerable moment. She was made to believe it was special and didn't want to judge him.
2h ago / 6:34 AM PDT
'Jane' did not want anything to do with HSI agents last March, she says
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Doha Madani
Defense attorney Teny Geragos pushed "Jane" on her lack of interest in cooperating with the government when agents first raided Combs' residences in March last year.
Jane testified under cross-examination that when Homeland Security Investigation agents arrived at her home, she wanted nothing to do with them. She had a choice to speak to them, and she chose to get an attorney, paid for by Combs, she told the court.
After Combs' arrest, Jane confirmed she met with a grand jury after the government granted her immunity.
3h ago / 6:22 AM PDT
'Jane' takes the witness stand for cross-examination
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and David K. Li
Key government witness "Jane" took the witness stand for cross-examination.
Combs' attorney, Teny Geragos, is set to lead the defense's questioning of Jane, who is wearing a brown suit blazer.
Combs is wearing a light colored long-sleeve shirt with black pants.
3h ago / 6:13 AM PDT
Defense's motion for mistrial denied
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Marlene Lenthang
The defense’s motion for a mistrial has been denied.
That request for a mistrial centered on the testimony of Bryana Bongolan, a friend of Cassie Ventura, who testified that Combs dangled her over a 17th-story apartment balcony in Los Angeles in 2016.
The defense claimed Bongolan and Ventura lied about the balcony incident, alleging that the testimony was perjured. The defense said that Combs was on the East Coast at the time of the alleged incident, staying at the Trump Hotel in New York.
While the defense was able to attack Bongolan’s testimony, the judge ruled that this was not fodder for a mistrial. The judge said the defense did not object to her testimony, and they were allowed a vigorous cross-examination.
Judge Arun Subramanian said "the government screwed up," but that wasn’t grounds for a mistrial. He noted Combs’ defense attorney, Nicole Westmoreland, "had a real Perry Mason moment," meaning a dramatic revelation in a courtroom.
Ventura mentioned the balcony incident, without naming Bongolan, in her 2023 lawsuit against Combs. She also testified about it while on the witness stand last month.
3h ago / 5:43 AM PDT
Court is now in session
Adam Reiss and Katherine Koretski
Court is now in session, marking Day 20 of Combs' trial.
4h ago / 5:25 AM PDT
'Jane' said Ventura’s lawsuit was like reading 'my own sexual trauma'
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski and Marlene Lenthang
"Jane" told the court that when she read Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit against Combs, "I reacted like I can’t believe I am reading my own story."
She said she fainted after learning about the November 2023 lawsuit. She also said she confronted Combs in a text around that time, saying, "I feel like I’m reading my own sexual trauma."
In a recorded phone call days after the lawsuit was filed, Combs pleaded for her support.
"I just needed to tell you I need your friendship, you know you ain’t gotta worry about anything else, baby, please pray for me," Combs told Jane. "I will be praying for you; I need your friendship."
4h ago / 4:43 AM PDT
'Jane' testified she had suicidal ideation in relationship with Combs
Adam Reiss, Katherine Koretski, Doha Madani and Marlene Lenthang
"Jane" testified that she had suicidal ideations at the end of 2023 and told Combs that she’d kill herself. In text messages, she told him she believed he’d "use" and "break" her, and she wrote to him that he was done with her and she wanted to die.
When prosecutor Maureen Comey asked why she sent the texts, Jane cried so hard it was difficult to understand her answer.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.
5h ago / 3:58 AM PDT
'Jane' was visibly anguished during yesterday's testimony
Adam Reiss, Chloe Melas, Katherine Koretski, Daniel Arkin and Pilar Melendez
On the stand yesterday, the witness's voice cracked as she told jurors about a night in 2023 when, she said, she was instructed to meet Combs at the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York and directed to have sex with a male escort.
"Jane" wiped away tears as she recalled telling Combs she didn’t want to have sex with other men anymore. Jane also sobbed as she recounted her reaction to Ventura’s allegations against Combs.
5h ago / 3:58 AM PDT
‘Jane’ returns to the stand today
Daniel Arkin and Pilar Melendez
One of Combs' former girlfriends, known only by the pseudonym "Jane," is expected to return to court today for cross-examination. Jane is one of four alleged victims at the center of the prosecution's racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking case against Combs.
Her testimony is part of the government's effort to show that Combs orchestrated a sprawling criminal enterprise to "fulfill his sexual desires."
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