Key Points Summary: Diddy Trial Testimony

• Escort testifies Diddy paid him up to $6K per sex act with Cassie
• Graphic details of “Freak Off” parties revealed in court
• Diddy allegedly filmed sex acts, gave MDMA, threatened witnesses
• Witness says Cassie was beaten, dragged by hair, left crying
• Prosecution claims Diddy ran criminal sex ring with inner circle
• Defense admits violence, denies trafficking, blames jealousy, drugs
• Trial expected to last 2 months, with more accusers set to testify

The explosive trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs took a dark turn Monday as a male escort testified to being paid thousands to have sex with Diddy’s then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura — while the music mogul watched.

Daniel Phillip, 41, told the court he earned between $700 and $6,000 for each sexual encounter orchestrated by Combs. He claimed the sessions often included role play, instructions on when to climax, and filming by Diddy himself.

Sex for Cash in Diddy’s “Freak Off” Rooms

Phillip said Diddy directed him to massage Cassie with baby oil and engage in sex acts while Diddy performed solo nearby. The escort added that Combs demanded internal ejaculation and quizzed him after, asking, “Are you sure?”

According to Phillip, condoms were rarely used, and Combs allegedly handed him MDMA — though use was optional. The escort also said Diddy photographed his driver’s license, a move he viewed as intimidation.

Brutal Abuse and Screams from Behind Doors

Phillip testified to seeing Combs beat Cassie, once throwing a liquor bottle at her before dragging her by the hair. Screams echoed from the bedroom. Cassie would later emerge crying and apologizing.

On another night, Phillip said he heard slapping noises and found Cassie crying. She hugged him — a moment of comfort that hadn’t happened before.

Cassie’s Anguish and Diddy’s Control

Phillip asked Cassie why she stayed with Diddy. Her answer: “I’m OK.” But the violence and coercion continued. Diddy watched them have sex again soon after.

The testimony aligns with what prosecutors say was a criminal enterprise involving drugs, abuse, and filmed sex. Cassie once claimed Diddy forced an escort to urinate on her. Prosecutors say he used blackmail to maintain control.

Defense: “Violent, Not Criminal”

Diddy’s team admitted he beat girlfriends and was into “kinky” sex, but rejected sex trafficking charges. Lawyer Teny Geragos called the case a story of “love, jealousy, and money,” not crime.

She claimed Cassie once demanded $30 million, accusing her and other women of “money grabs.” Geragos said: “He’s not charged with being a jerk.”

Public Shaken by Assault Video

A key piece of evidence is the 2016 video of Diddy kicking and dragging Cassie in an LA hotel. Security guard Israel Florez recorded it from CCTV, saying he needed proof for his wife.

Florez described Diddy as having a “devilish” stare. Cassie, he said, was “terrified, huddled in a corner.”

Diddy’s Family Watches in Silence

Combs entered court Monday in a grey sweater, flashing a heart gesture to his family. His mother Janice and several of his children sat quietly, some leaving when testimony turned graphic.

During jury selection, Diddy’s lawyers accused prosecutors of racism for striking Black jurors. The judge rejected the claim, saying the reasons were race-neutral.

Trial Rolls On with More Accusers Ahead

With a jury including an architect, massage therapist, and UN employee, the trial is expected to last two months. Up next: more witnesses, including Cassie, heavily pregnant and set to testify.

Once worth nearly $1 billion, Combs now faces five federal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.

The trial continues.