Diddy’s Defense Claims ‘Freak Off’ Videos Prove Consensual Encounters

NEW YORK — Defense attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs argued in a court filing Tuesday that videos of alleged “freak offs” involving the rapper, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, and male prostitutes demonstrate consensual sexual activity, contradicting prosecutors’ claims of coercion and abuse.

The filing, submitted by attorneys Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, asserts that nine videos of the encounters show “private sexual activity between fully consenting adults in a long-term relationship.” Prosecutors, however, allege the videos are evidence of Combs’ involvement in sex trafficking, forced labor, and other crimes.

Combs, 54, was arrested in September 2024 and remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He faces federal charges including sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. The indictment alleges that Combs ran an enterprise involving sex trafficking, kidnapping, and other crimes since 2008.

Ventura, who filed a civil lawsuit against Combs in 2023, accused him of physical abuse and coercing her into participating in drug-fueled, dayslong sexual performances. Prosecutors claim the “freak offs” involved male sex workers and women who were forced or coerced into participating.

“These videos unambiguously show that the person alleged in the indictment to be ‘Victim-1’ not only consented but thoroughly enjoyed herself,” the defense filing states. “At bottom, this case is about whether Victim-1 was or was not a willing participant in her private sex life with Mr. Combs. The videos confirm that she plainly was.”

Combs’ legal team also criticized the prosecution’s case as “sexist and puritanical,” arguing that it perpetuates stereotypes of female victimhood. They have requested electronic copies of the videos, which prosecutors referenced in the indictment but have not yet provided to the defense.

Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs bail in October 2024, citing concerns about witness tampering. The trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any wrongdoing. If convicted, he could face significant prison time.