The federal intercourse trafficking and racketeering trial in opposition to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs kicked off on Monday in New York Metropolis with explosive opening statements. And, prosecutors didn’t maintain again as they laid out disturbing claims involving the hip-hop mogul, his former associate Cassie, and others.

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Feds Declare Diddy Did What?

In accordance to federal prosecutors, Diddy allegedly orchestrated sex-fueled gatherings dubbed “Freak Offs,” “Wild King Nights,” or “Lodge Nights.” These occasions, they allege, concerned male escorts, medication, and money funds. Prosecutors declare his employees organized journey, lodge lodging, and even prepped rooms with lubricants and temper lighting. At considered one of these gatherings, they allege Diddy compelled a intercourse employee to urinate in Cassie’s mouth — considered one of a number of graphic accusations that apparently left the courtroom visibly shaken.

The feds additionally allege Diddy subjected Cassie to brutal bodily abuse, together with kicking her within the again, bodily flinging her round, and stomping on her face in an SUV. They allege he then hid her in a lodge for per week to cowl up her accidents. He additionally allegedly used intercourse tapes to blackmail her, threatening to launch them if she left.

Extra Particulars On The Alleged Abuse

Prosecutors launched one other alleged sufferer, known as Jane Doe, a single mom who reportedly started a relationship with Diddy in 2020. They declare she believed her first “freak off” can be a one-time expertise, however was allegedly repeatedly compelled into the events. She allegedly vomited throughout one and was nonetheless compelled to proceed. The feds allege Diddy prohibited the usage of condoms and used medication and intimidation to manage her.

The prosecution says former assistant Mia, and different escorts are set to testify, alongside with Cassie herself. Diddy faces 5 federal costs and has pled not responsible. His protection claims all acts have been consensual. 

Cassie On Viral Footage That Made Headlines

Practically a week after surveillance footage surfaced exhibiting Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assaulting Cassie, she broke her silence on the viral 2016 incident. Cassie’s assertion, shared on Could 23, marked the first time she publicly addressed the viral video and Diddy’s subsequent apology. Whereas her lawyer had issued at least two statements, and her husband, Alex Tremendous, posted a letter on home abuse, Cassie (whose authorized title is Casandra Tremendous) selected to share her private ideas by way of Instagram. In much less than an hour, her put up garnered over 16,000 feedback and extra than 212,000 likes. She expressed gratitude to her “household, mates, and strangers” for their unwavering assist. And, acknowledged that the love proven had helped her really feel protected and offered a sense of therapeutic.

“I provide my hand to people who are nonetheless dwelling in concern. Attain out to your individuals, don’t minimize them off. Nobody ought to carry this weight alone. This therapeutic journey is rarely ending, however this assist means every thing to me. Thanks.”

Cassie emphasised that whereas she’s in a higher place at this time, she will at all times be in restoration from the trauma of her previous. She additionally expressed her deep appreciation for these who have taken her expertise severely, requesting that individuals proceed to imagine victims from the begin. She defined, “It takes a lot of coronary heart to inform the fact out of a state of affairs that you have been powerless in.” 

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