Sean “Diddy” Combs Accused of Coercion, Financial Control, and Violent Abuse in Ongoing Sex-Crimes Trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs

One of Sean "Diddy" Combs’ former romantic partners has continued her testimony in his ongoing federal sex-crimes trial, offering new details about alleged coercion, financial manipulation, and sexual exploitation at the hands of the music mogul. The witness, identified only as “Jane” to protect her identity, testified in court that Combs used his wealth and influence to force her into repeated sex acts with escorts, despite her objections.

Jane, a content creator and single mother, said she met Combs in 2020 and quickly fell under his charm. Their relationship, however, allegedly devolved into abuse and manipulation. She described being pressured into participating in what Combs and his circle referred to as “freak offs” or “hotel nights,” which involved group sex with escorts. According to her testimony, she was coerced into these encounters about 90% of the time she was with him.

“My feeling of obligation really started to stem from the fact that my partner was paying my rent,” Jane said, referring to the $10,000 per month home Combs allegedly funded. She added that he would frequently threaten to withdraw financial support if she did not comply with his demands.

Combs, 55, was arrested in September 2024 and remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He is facing five federal charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.

On June 5, prosecutors identified Kristina Khorram, a longtime staffer and Combs’ self-described “right hand,” as an “agent and co-conspirator” in the case. While Khorram has not been charged, her designation suggests cooperation with the prosecution, potentially including testimony.

Prosecutors also submitted a text message into evidence from Ventura Fine to Khorram referencing a violent 2016 incident in which Combs allegedly choked and dangled former associate Bryana “Bana” Bongolan over a balcony. The message read, “He went at Bana, choked her, dangled her feet off the balcony. This is crazy. I have to get away.”

Jane further testified that she informed Combs early on that her child’s father was a known rival. “I was very open that I had dated someone who was very close to him,” she said, adding that Combs responded dismissively, telling her it "didn’t matter."

Jane is the latest in a growing list of witnesses testifying under pseudonyms, following the testimony of “Mia,” a former employee of Combs who has accused him of assault. Following Mia’s court appearance, her real name was leaked online. Prosecutors have since banned a courtroom attendee who broadcast the proceedings and later posted her name publicly.

Judge Arun Subramanian, presiding over the case in New York, has taken additional steps to protect witnesses’ identities and is aiming to conclude the trial before the July 4 holiday.

Federal authorities allege that Combs operated an organized criminal enterprise under the RICO statute, using his position and resources to coerce victims into sex acts. The indictment includes allegations of intimidation, narcotics use, and the orchestration of elaborate group sex events—dubbed “freak offs”—which sometimes lasted for days. Prosecutors claim to possess video evidence of some of these incidents.

Despite multiple bail requests, Combs remains in the Special Housing Unit at the Brooklyn detention center. His fall from grace marks one of the most dramatic downfalls of a music industry titan, as former allies, business associates, and alleged victims come forward.

The trial is not being televised in accordance with federal courtroom restrictions, but it continues to send shockwaves through the entertainment industry as it unfolds.