Male Escort Testifies About Diddy Sex Parties, Apologizes to Cassie

Testimony in Diddy Sex Party Trial

• 🎤 Sharay Hayes, known as "The Punisher," testified about alleged sexual encounters involving Cassie Ventura and Sean "Diddy" Combs.
• 🗓️ Hayes stated he was contacted in 2012 for a striptease for Cassie and her friends, believing Cassie found him through his website.
• 💰 He testified that Cassie directed the encounter and paid him $2,000, with no indication of discomfort on her part during 8-12 interactions.

Courtroom Experience and Instructions

• 😨 Hayes described experiencing significant anxiety and terror upon entering the courtroom, feeling unprepared for the magnitude of the moment.
• 🚫 He testified that he was instructed on his first encounter to not look at, acknowledge, or interact with Sean Combs, only with Cassie.
• 💼 Hayes initially viewed the situation as a professional opportunity, not realizing the identities of the individuals involved.

Nature of the Encounters

• 💬 Hayes reported casual conversations with Cassie before intimate encounters, describing the situation as cordial and laid-back.
• 🤔 He believed the scenario was a birthday celebration for the couple and that he was chosen for a specific fetish environment.
• 🚫 There was no indication of drugs, violence, or non-consent during his interactions.

Motivation for Testimony and Payment

• ❓ Hayes expressed uncertainty about why he was called to testify, speculating it might have been to establish an element of control by Diddy.
• 💵 He stated Cassie always paid him, but on one occasion, Diddy placed a stack of cash on the bed during an encounter, which was later given to Hayes.
• ⚖️ Hayes questioned how his testimony, which did not involve witnessing violence or non-consent, aligns with racketeering charges.

Reflections and Apology to Cassie

• 😔 Hayes did not feel trafficked or prostituted but acknowledged pressure to perform to be called back.
• 🚫 He observed no affection or direct interaction between Diddy and Cassie in his presence.
• 🙏 Hayes offered an apology to Cassie Ventura, expressing remorse for potentially contributing to her suffering and stating he would not have participated if he knew she was being abused.