NEW YORK, USA — Federal prosecutors delivered surprising claims within the opening arguments of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ intercourse trafficking and racketeering trial on Monday, alleging the music mogul as soon as compelled a intercourse employee to urinate within the mouth of his ex-girlfriend, singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, throughout what was described as a “freak off.”
Assistant U.S. Legal professional Emily Johnson surprised the courtroom with graphic particulars as she outlined the federal government’s case, describing a sample of coercive sexual abuse and manipulation spanning twenty years.
Based on Johnson, the alleged incident with Cassie occurred throughout one in every of a number of so-called “freak offs” — intercourse events the place girls had been reportedly compelled or manipulated into partaking in sexual acts with male intercourse staff, usually whereas being recorded.
Prosecutors allege that Combs, 55, used his affect and assets within the music business to entrap and exploit girls for his gratification. Within the disturbing incident involving Cassie, Johnson informed the jury that the Unhealthy Boy Data founder instructed an escort to urinate in her mouth. Cassie, prosecutors stated, later informed somebody she felt like she was choking throughout the encounter.
Combs has pleaded not responsible to a slew of federal expenses, together with intercourse trafficking, racketeering, kidnapping, and transporting people for prostitution. If convicted on all counts, he faces a minimal of 15 years in jail and might be sentenced to life.
The indictment outlines a broader sample of abuse, together with allegations that Combs created elaborate eventualities involving drug use, manipulation, and bodily violence in opposition to his alleged victims. Prosecutors argue that his conduct was a part of a prison enterprise.
Combs’ protection crew has denied all allegations, calling the costs exaggerated and claiming all sexual encounters had been between consenting adults. His attorneys additionally assert that the prosecution is unfairly focusing on Combs resulting from his celeb standing.
The trial, which is predicted to final a number of weeks, continues this week with testimony from alleged victims and witnesses.
