Male escort ‘The Punisher’ shares graphic testimony at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
On May 20th, male escort Sharay Hayes, known as ‘The Punisher’, gave testimony in New York during Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs‘ trial.
Hayes claims that he had freak-offs with Combs and Cassie Ventura on several occasions, allegedly between eight and 12, from 2012 to 2016. While in court, he also said the couple inspired a chapter of his book.
During the freak-offs, Hayes alleged that he would have sex with Ventura, who was in a relationship with Combs from 2007 until 2018, while Combs watched.
Hayes, who was given the nickname ‘The Punisher’ due to his basketball exploits as a teenager, says he initially believed the freak-offs would involve a group setting. He claims to have been shocked that it was only with Combs and Ventura.
He alleges that Combs was naked and wore a face covering during their first encounter, which concealed his identity. It wasn’t until Combs began wearing a baseball cap instead of a face covering that Hayes learned it was the Bad Boy Records founder, he told the court.
Hayes also claimed that he didn’t believe Ventura was being forced by Combs into the freak-offs, sharing, “I did not get any cues that there was a discomfort with what was going on.” He also testified of his book, “I sensationalise it. I wanted it to be enjoyable.”
Combs is charged with five counts of sex trafficking, racketeering, and sexual abuse. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.
For help, advice or more information regarding sexual harassment, assault and rape in the UK, visit the Rape Crisis charity website. In the US, visit RAINN.