Jurors Forced to Watch Graphic “Freak‑Off” Footage — Is Diddy Actually the One Getting Screwed? | Day 24 of the Trial

By Ashley Banfield, Drop Dead Serious

On Day 24 of the federal trial against Sean “Diddy” Combs, dramatic courtroom shifts and jaw‑dropping evidence defined the day. Here’s the breakdown of all the key moments that shook Manhattan’s federal courthouse.

1. Kanye “Ye” West Absent from Witness List

Despite being added to the “family list” of potential witnesses, Ye didn’t show up in court. Sources suggest he likely won’t return. Diddy arrived calmly, wearing a pale blue sweater, flashing the familiar heart‑hands and mouthing “I love you” to supporters as he took his seat.

2. Digital Receipts Replace Emotional Testimony

The prosecution relied heavily on “digital receipts”: text messages, call logs, credit card records, charts, and phone data linked to Diddy’s former assistant and his personal aide Kristina Khorram. These instruments helped paint a clinical—rather than dramatic—case against him .

3. Explicit Videos Shown Only to Jury

In a first for the trial, the jurors were shown two “freak-off” sex videos, lasting 11 and 40 minutes respectively. Only the judge and jury saw them—not even the gallery could attend. Jurors received headphones to protect witness privacy, but some bleed-through is reported—some in the gallery heard faint sounds .

These “freak-off” sessions—also known as “hotel nights” or “king nights”—featured up to three-day events where young women underwent alleged coercion in sex acts with multiple men while Combs observed. Witnesses testified that these gatherings involved stripped-down furniture, dim lights, timers, and script-like setups.

4. Juror #6 Dismissed Over Residency Questions

Another dramatic turn came with the dismissal of Juror #6, a 41-year-old Black man who initially claimed Bronx residency during voir dire. A court staffer later indicated he lived in New Jersey—a violation, as only residents of the Southern District of New York qualify. The judge cited “serious concerns” and reportedly believed the man had misled the court to stay on the jury .

Diddy’s defense argued the removal hurt jury diversity, warning it merited a mistrial. The judge countered, stating credibility is critical—and diversity cannot come at the cost of honesty . The juror was replaced by a 57-year-old White man from Westchester, shifting the makeup from five Black jurors to four .

5. Gender-Based Jury Reactions

Observers described what happened when the explicit footage was shown: Black female jurors visibly winced and turned away, clearly uncomfortable, while male jurors (especially white men) appeared more stoic. The juxtaposition was stark—and a reminder of how trauma affects different viewers .

6. Where the Trial Is Headed

The prosecution is nearing the end of its case, with one key witness—Brendan Paul, a former assistant granted immunity—expected to testify after Juneteenth .

No witnesses from Diddy’s side have spoken yet, but once the prosecution rests, the defense will move forward with its own case in the coming weeks.

Final Thoughts

Day 24 marked a turning point in the trial. It blurred boundaries between legal procedure and psychological turbulence. Video evidence, once hidden from public, was presented to the jury in full, while members of the public watched via murmured accounts of sounds heard in the courtroom.

The removal of Juror #6 sparked racial fairness questions, underscoring the tension between ensuring diverse representation and preserving the integrity of jury selection.

Now, every move will count. With graphic footage now seen by jurors—and a new juror on board—attention has shifted to how these revelations will shape perceptions and potentially, the verdict.