Day 18 of the Diddy Trial: Jane’s Hotel Nights Testimony Continues

Day 18 of the high-profile federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs was once more dominated by detailed and moving testimony from a woman, identified in court as “Jane.” The catchphrase Jane’s hotel nights testimony dominated the day’s proceedings, as prosecutors finished direct examination of Combs’ former girlfriend and final planned government witness.

Morning Session: Pressure, Drugs, and Control

Court began with “Jane” testifying about her behavior on nights she referred to as “hotel nights”, prolonged encounters of sex, drugs, and other male players arranged by Combs. During her testimony, she stated Combs did not allow protection to be used, even when asked repeatedly. She described one of her experiences at a Miami hotel when she requested condoms, only to be met with what she perceived as guilt-tripping and emotional manipulation.

Before a trip to New York, Jane testified that she told Combs she did not want to take part in a “hotel night,” though he kept pressing her on whether she wanted to. When they arrived at the Trump hotel, his assistants were already preparing the space for one. She said they began arguing because she stood by her refusal, and Combs reacted defensively. Despite him telling her she wouldn’t have to participate, she testified that the evening still unfolded the same way, with Combs giving her ecstasy and helping her into a specific outfit before another man entered.

Breaking down in the stand several times, “Jane” described these sessions dragging on for hours and even days. She described being pushed to continue even when physically and emotionally drained, describing how Combs would question her stamina and encourage her to “finish strong.” She admitted taking several doses of ecstasy in one evening, suggesting they were being offered to her so she would be awake and compliant.

She recounted taking Combs aside to say she could not go through with it, but he grew agitated and asked what surprises she had for him. In an attempt to appease him, she contacted another entertainer she’d worked with before, hoping that would lift his spirits and preserve the night.

Text Messages and Emotional Burden

Jurors were shown a series of text messages between “Jane” and Combs, in which she described extreme emotional distress and a desire to end the dynamic. She stated that their relationship had essentially changed and was now based upon obligation and coercion, rather than love and respect. These messages, prosecutors contended, added to the prosecution’s case of Combs’ abuse of her psychologically.

As Jane’s hotel nights testimony continued, she explained that her participation was in fear, fear of losing shelter and support, both of which had been provided to her by Combs. She explained that drug use was used to distance herself from the reality of the acts because to do them sober was “too real” and not excusable.

She said Combs had her arrange “hotel nights” twice as a surprise because she knew what was expected without needing to be directly told. She also mentioned planning one as a celebration for his return from a long trip, saying it was an unspoken part of being with him.

She described how she kept herself groomed and prepared for these events: hair, nails, tan, and high-heeled shoes were always ready. She wore the same type of shoes throughout the night. Baby oil, she noted, made her feet sticky and slick. She began suffering from UTIs and yeast infections on a near-weekly basis, taking antibiotics and struggling to fully recover before the next event. Vaginal and pelvic soreness were constant, though she never told Combs.

She recalled that Combs once told her he didn’t know how she truly felt about hotel nights, a claim she initially believed. But when she later reviewed their texts, she realized she’d expressed her discomfort repeatedly since at least 2021. Whenever she brought it up, he responded with anger, mockery, or dismissal.

Sobriety Party and Physical Breakdown

The most horrific set of occurrences reported all day involved a so-called “sobriety party” for New Year’s 2022. Jane testified that the party, ironically titled an abstention from narcotics, was composed of rampant ecstasy and cocaine use on the part of Combs. It ran for more than three days, as alleged. Jane said she kept herself up the entire time with the use of drugs, caffeine, and protein shakes. During the encounter, she tried to describe being with multiple men, and at one point, vomiting in the bathroom before being summoned in for another session.

The scene helped to highlight the deep tension between what was occurring inside and what was being required of her. She described how she was forced to continue with the session despite clear physical distress.

Switching Role in Organizing “Hotel Nights”

Later in the day, Jane testified that while Combs initially selected the men who were participants in these evenings, the job eventually became her responsibility. She explained it not as a question of consent but of control, she did not wish to be caught off guard. She selected participants from adult films that she and Combs shared, including one man who was referred to as “Chef.”

Jane mentioned that she never desired sex with any of the performers she chose. Instead, she did it because she wanted to please Combs and secure her place in his life.

She said she loved Combs deeply and told him every day. She also said she had her nipples pierced because he said it turned him on. He helped coordinate the appointment, and one of his top staffers assisted with the arrangements. Eventually, she removed the piercings because they bled and became infected, which frustrated Combs.

Birthday Surprise and Last Trauma

The afternoon testimony then turned to a final 2023 incident, when Combs allegedly surprised Jane on her birthday by hiring an entertainer. She had anticipated the two would keep things low-key and be alone together but during dinner, Combs told her that another man would be arriving later. Cornered and not wanting to ruin the evening, she went along even though she did not wish to have anything to do with the stranger.

This was followed by Combs leaving for a romantic vacation with another woman, posting birthday decorations on a private jet headed to Turks and Caicos, a destination Jane had repeatedly asked to visit. She told the court she felt devastated, having just spent her birthday in a degrading sexual situation while Combs offered someone else the kind of romantic escape she’d longed for.

She confronted him, but he responded that he didn’t feel obligated to tell her about his time with someone else. Texts shown in court revealed that she had asked not to participate in a hotel night for her birthday and expressed feeling used. Combs accused her of using sex as leverage, and then suggested they just be friends.

She responded that these nights took a toll on her, 30 to 40 hours of effort that left her exhausted. She said she’d expected something different for her birthday. Combs eventually said he missed her and asked to make things right, but she did not respond for nearly two weeks.

Allowance and Ongoing Support

Jane also revealed that Combs continues to pay her rent. In March 2023, they agreed on a monthly allowance, she asked for $15,000; he offered $10,000, which she used to move into a new home. She described the arrangement as a means of maintaining some balance in the relationship, saying she’d poured love into him, and this was a way for him to give back.

She said the money wasn’t enough to furnish her home, so she took on credit card debt. Combs grew irritated when she delayed an elaborate “all-star hotel night” due to her period and not wanting to do drugs. She sent him proof of her condition, but he accused her of playing games and told her to drink champagne instead. Eventually, he texted her harshly, ending with “leave me alone.”

She reminded him that she had been doing hotel nights for years, wasn’t dishonest, and wasn’t a sex robot. Combs ignored her for three weeks.

An audio message played in court captured Combs threatening to cut off support if she didn’t comply. He warned she would face silence and needed to get back on her job of “taking care of him.”

Looking Ahead

As the final prosecution witness, Jane’s lengthy and emotional testimony will carry much weight with the jury. Her testimony has outlined a documented world of domination, drug dependency, and psychological coercion spanning several years. This will likely be followed by the opening salvo of the defense’s cross-examination, which will likely assault both the credibility and coherence of Jane’s account.

In short, Jane’s hotel nights testimony has provided a grim portrait of her life with Combs. The government will soon rest, and the case now shifts to the defense aspect of the story. For the meantime, however, Jane’s ordeal remains at the center of the court’s vision, a vivid description of power, fear, and emotional cost.