Diddy had his former private assistant testify Friday (June 13) that he routinely ready lodge rooms with libido-boosting honey, crimson lighting and child oil for Diddy’s personal encounters referred to as “King Nights,” as a part of the continued federal intercourse trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan.
Jonathan Perez, who labored for Diddy from late 2021 to 2024, testified that he was liable for organising rooms for these evenings, which frequently concerned each women and men and steadily ended with workers cleansing up afterward.
He described the aftermath as “in disarray,” with towels, sheets and oils needing to be collected.
Perez, testifying beneath an immunity order after invoking the Fifth Modification, mentioned he additionally made purchases at grownup shops and sourced gadgets like crimson lights from Goal and Amazon.
He confirmed that honey was at all times a part of the setup as a result of it was believed to boost male sexual efficiency. Perez mentioned he was recruited for the assistant function by Kristina Khorram, Diddy’s chief of workers, after beforehand interviewing for a similar place.
He mentioned he discovered about “King Nights” early on and was instructed to organize lodge rooms for Diddy and feminine friends, together with one referred to in courtroom as “Jane.”
He described a typical night setup: crimson lights, fruit, shakes, honey and typically wardrobe discussions with Jane. In a single textual content trade proven in courtroom, Perez advised Khorram he was heading to an grownup retailer after ending the room setup.
Perez later confirmed that workers, together with himself, have been liable for cleansing the rooms after the encounters. He additionally testified that he obtained medicine corresponding to Xanax, cocaine and Molly for Diddy “a handful of instances” from people identified solely as “G####” and “Babygirl.”
Throughout cross-examination, protection lawyer Brian Metal requested whether or not Jane ever appeared uncomfortable or coerced. Perez replied that she by no means appeared unwilling and even requested him for style recommendation to impress Diddy.
He additionally agreed that these “King Nights” passed off throughout Diddy’s private time, not as a part of his enterprise operations.
Perez mentioned he as soon as noticed a video of Jane having intercourse with a Black man whereas Diddy watched. He reported the video to Diddy and Khorram instantly.
The federal government alleges Diddy ran his leisure empire as a legal enterprise that exploited ladies by way of coercion and monetary management. He faces 5 felony expenses, together with racketeering conspiracy and two counts of intercourse trafficking by power or fraud.
The trial continues Monday (June 16) in U.S. District Court docket in Manhattan.
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