A male escort who was allegedly paid to participate in 'freak offs' by Sean 'Diddy' Combs has shared his thoughts on the graphic footage being shown in court.
Combs, 55, is currently standing trial in New York accused of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, all of which he denies.
The jurors who will decide the music mogul's fate watched clips of the alleged 'freak offs' for the first time earlier this week.
There were winces and horrified reactions as the 12 men and women watched the explicit footage - some of which allegedly featured singer Cassie Ventura and an escort known as 'The Punisher'.
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But it was the behaviour of Combs himself after watching the 'freak off' videos which set tongues wagging, as he put on quite the disturbing display after privately viewing the recordings.
His unusual reaction didn't go unnoticed by those present in the Manhattan court room - nor by those who allegedly feature in the footage.
Sharay Hayes - the exotic dancer known by his stage name, The Punisher - says he had no idea that his explicit encounters with Ventura were even recorded until it emerged during Diddy's trial.
He claims that the recordings were taken 'candidly without his knowledge', adding that he was 'shocked' by their sheer existence due to the former couple's insistence on keeping their freak offs extremely private.
"Part of the criteria was that my phone would be taken away to avoid those things [being filmed]," Hayes told The Daily Mail. "So, the last thing I would have expected was for there to be photos or filming going on."
Still, the only element of the latest courtroom developments which has truly stunned Hayes is Diddy's curious reaction after watching clips of the freak offs.
Asked about Combs' smiling, hand rubbing and lick lipping, Hayes said: "My goodness. This is something I'd never say, but I think this is going to be my first no comment. I'm speechless!"
Hayes, who previously testified during Diddy's trial, also revealed that he has struggled to come to terms with the notoriety he has received following his court appearance.
Describing the saga as 'embarrassing' and something which will follow him for the rest of his life, he said: "Don't get me wrong - they were my choices, right?
"But I did not necessarily think that it would be on a billboard in Times Square, you know? Whenever someone Googles 'Sharay Hayes', for the rest of my life, this is what people will see."
The escort explained that he is concerned the videos may end up in the wrong hands and be leaked online, adding: "My concern goes to how public this can become, and how much is out there, and what type of issue that can create or embarrassment that may come from it."
Prosecutors are set to call two or possibly three more witnesses before resting their case. The trial continues.
Topics: Diddy, Sex and Relationships, US News, Celebrity
Olivia Burke