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Incendiary Images Emerge in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial, Allegedly Show Preparations for Hotel “Freak Off”
Revelations in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ legal proceedings include images allegedly depicting the disgraced rap mogul preparing for a hotel “freak off,” even while aware of his impending arrest. These potent images were presented to jurors during the testimony of Diddy’s former girlfriend, Cassie, in his ongoing federal trial. Cassie has previously asserted that she was subjected to manipulation and abuse.
Prosecutors Unveil Controversial Evidence
During Monday’s proceedings, prosecutors introduced images captured by law enforcement at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan in September 2024, when Diddy was taken into custody. Despite reportedly having prearranged his surrender with his legal representatives, Diddy appeared to be arranging items in his hotel suite suggestive of a planned gathering.
The items included:
- Bottles of baby oil
- Mood lighting
- A mysterious pink powder in small bags
- Pills in pill bottles
- A blue light heater
- Stacks of cash
Prosecutors alleged that some substances discovered were identified as ketamine and MDMA.
Cassie’s Testimony Sheds Light on “Freak Off” Rituals
Cassie testified that Diddy had specific preferences for the setup of a “freak off” room. This included always having strongly scented candles lit, which Cassie described as “super pungent and were mixed with oil and all of the other scents.” She further stated that Combs expected her to warm the baby oil before its use.
Defense Counters, Claims Consensual Activity
Diddy has entered a not guilty plea in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial. His legal team contends that the images in question depict consensual adult parties and deny any allegations of wrongdoing.
Details from the Hotel Room Raid
Testimony from Yasin Binda, a special agent involved in the hotel room raid, further detailed the evidence discovered. Binda, who works for Homeland Security Investigations’ human trafficking division, stated that a cache of suggestive items was found. She noted baby oil and bags of Astroglide lubricant in a closet.
Additional Items Found:
- “Mood lighting”
- Drugs, including ketamine and MDMA
- Pouches of pink powder in a medication bottle, possibly pink cocaine
- A prescription for Klonopin under the name “Frank Black,” potentially a pseudonym for Combs
Timing of the Arrest
Prosecutors emphasized that Diddy had been in New York for 11 days prior to his arrest, suggesting he was anticipating it. Agent Binda’s testimony appeared to cause visible stress to the mogul.
Evidence of Prior Abuse Introduced
Following the presentation of the hotel room images, the court was shown photographs of Cassie with a prominent bruise on her upper lip, reportedly sustained during a violent incident at a Los Angeles hotel where Combs was captured on surveillance video kicking and stomping on her.
“That’s me, a selfie of me with a fat lip,” Cassie confirmed in court. She reportedly sent the image to Diddy with a message expressing her dismay and instructing him to stay away.
Additional Injuries Described
Cassie also described sustaining a severe laceration above her left eye in Canada when Diddy allegedly threw her into a bed frame.
After receiving stitches, she sent Diddy a photo of her injury with the message: “So you can remember.”
Diddy reportedly responded, “You don’t know when to stop. You pushed it too far. And continued to push. Sad.”