A male escort involved in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ notorious ‘Freak Off’ parties has come forward with explosive claims that support Cassie Ventura’s testimony in the music mogul’s ongoing sex trafficking trial.
Shawn Dearing, 37, known professionally as ‘Skyler,’ says he was hired for more than a dozen sex sessions with Diddy and Ventura between late 2014 and early 2015.
He spoke to People Magazine after his identity was revealed during Ventura’s court testimony.
‘There Under Diddy’s Control’
“I never saw Combs physically abuse Ventura,” Dearing told People, “but I witnessed psychological abuse and could tell the singer was there under Diddy’s control.”
Ventura, 38, testified in court that she was coerced into weekly drug-fueled sex marathons at Diddy’s direction, often involving male escorts.
She described the events as humiliating and often filmed, stating the drugs were a “buffer” to get through the abuse.
Dearing, one of more than ten escorts allegedly hired for these parties, said Ventura was “genuine throughout the whole experience” and called her an “uplifting” and “bad*** lady.”
‘A Drone’ at the Freak Offs
Dearing said the encounters took place at both the Beverly Hills Hotel and a private condo on Sunset Boulevard. He described a disturbing atmosphere where all participants followed Combs’ commands.
“We did everything under his direction,” he said, adding that there was a “constant energy of knowing that we must perform for him or else.”
He also recounted how Ventura would refuse to speak when Diddy left the room. “No, no, no. Not until he gets back,” she allegedly told him.
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“She was like a drone,” Dearing recalled. “You could see that it was kind of like the spirit was leaving the body.”
‘Consequences’ Loomed
Dearing said there was an unspoken understanding that Ventura would face “consequences” if she defied Diddy’s instructions, though he admitted he didn’t know what those consequences were. “I want what’s best for [Ventura],” he added. “I want her respect first and foremost.”
Ventura testified that she sourced Dearing through the escort website Cowboys4Angels and said she did not want to participate in the Freak Offs. She broke down in tears as she recounted the abuse and manipulation she says she suffered for years.
Defense Strategy
Defense attorneys for Combs, 55, acknowledged the couple’s relationship included violence but tried to portray Ventura as a willing participant. They submitted graphic and affectionate text messages to support their argument that the relationship, while toxic, was based on love.
Ventura responded in court that the “love” was also used as a tool to keep her compliant, especially when it came to the Freak Offs.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The trial, now in its fourth week, has already seen graphic surveillance footage of Combs allegedly beating and dragging Ventura.