June 14, 2025
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Warning. This episode contains references to sexual situations that may
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be disturbing to some listeners. Please proceed with caution.
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Callaroga Shark Media Welcome back to Did He Do It?
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The Daily Podcast bringing you every raw, unfiltered detail from
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the Sean diddycomb sex trafficking and racketeering trial. I'm Nate
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Oliver outside the Manhattan Federal Courthouse on Saturday morning, June fourteenth,
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recapping a Friday and court that was packed with bombshell testimony,
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celebrity drama, legal maneuvering, and a juror controversy that threatened
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to shake the trial's very foundation. Friday's session opened with
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tension even before the jury entered. Judge Arun Subermanian called
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an emergency sidebar to address concerns about one juror's honesty
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regarding his residency. The juror had given conflicting statements about
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whether he lived primarily in New York or New Jersey,
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and after appointed exchange with both legal teams, the judge
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ultimately dismissed him. Subramanian's words were pointed, the integrity of
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this process depends on the candor and impartiality of every juror.
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This move, while procedural, set a serious tone for the
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day and underscored the razor thin margin for error. In
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a trial of this magnitude. With a new juror sworn in,
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the prosecution wasted no time. First up was Jonathan Perez,
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Ditty's former personal assistant, who worked for the mogul from
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twenty twenty one to twenty twenty four. Perez's testimony offered
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the jury a rare, behind the scenes look at the
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machinery that powered Ditty's infamous King Knights events that echoed
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the freak offs and hotel knights described by previous witnesses.
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Perez described how staff would receive as little as twenty
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four hours notice to prepare for these gatherings. The logistics
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were staggering, booking luggury suites, arranging for catered food and drinks,
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setting up wardrobes for Ditty and his guests, and ensuring
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the right mix of condoms, lubricants, candles, and sometimes even moodlighting.
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Perez explained that every detail was scrutinized by Ditty's chief
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of staff, Christina Korum, and that security was always tight,
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no outsiders, no photos, and no questions. Perez recalled one
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night in June twenty twenty four that would later become
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central to the prosecution's case. On that night, Perez was
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tasked with delivering items including cash, clothing, and party supplies
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to Jane's Los Angeles home in preparation for Ditty's arrival. Later,
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Perez personally transported Ditty to the house. Afterward, Perez received
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a FaceTime call from Ditty, who was visibly agitated and
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demanded to know if another woman had joined them on
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a recent trip. Perez assured him there was no other woman,
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and Ditty seemed satisfied, but Perez noticed Jane in the background,
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signed and turned away from the camera. The jury was
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shown text exchanges between Perez, Korum, and security chief Fahim,
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including messages like just a heads up. He and his
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guest are arguing, I'm about to go back and pick
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him up. Another message read I need three five hundred
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dollars asap for his guest. I'm going to take it
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to her, with Perez clarifying under oath that the guest
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was Jane. Perez also described discovering a sex tape on
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a company iPad, footage of Jane with another man, with
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Ditty observing In the background. He reported the incident to
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both Ditty and Korum, prompting the judge to call for
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a recess as the courtroom absorbed the gravity of the revelation.
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This moment not only corroborated Jane's testimony about being filmed
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without her full consent, but also highlighted the extent to
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which Ditty's staff was drawn into the web of secrecy
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and surveillance. Next, federal special agent Andre Lahmann took the stand.
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Lahman led the marchand and two twenty four raid on
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Ditty's Los Angeles mansion, and his testimony painted a vivid
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picture of what authorities found. Over one thousand containers of
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baby oil and sixteen boxes of astroglide lubricant were discovered
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stacked in the garage, an amount Lahman described as unprecedented
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in his career. Agents also seized dozens of electronic devices,
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financial records, and a cache of luxury goods, all meticulously
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cataloged as evidence. Laman detailed how the raid was coordinated
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with simultaneous searches at other Ditty properties with the goal
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of preserving evidence and preventing destruction. He testified about finding
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surveillance cameras throughout the home, as well as hidden safes
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and encrypted hard drives. While not all items seized were illegal,
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Lahman emphasized that the sheer volume and organization of sexual paraphernalia,
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coupled with the testimony of witnesses, pointed to a highly
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structured operation designed to facilitate and conceal criminal activity. Under
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cross examination, Lamon acknowledged that some of the seized items,
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like the lubricants and condoms, could be explained by Ditty's
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celebrity lifestyle, but prosecutors countered by tying the physical evidence
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to the testimony of Jane Cassie Ventura and others, arguing
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that these were not the trappings of a playboy but
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the tools of a criminal enterprise. Throughout the day, the
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atmosphere in the courtroom was charged. Ditty was described as
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particularly attentive, passing notes to his attorneys, sometimes dabbing at
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his nose with tissues, and watching every witness intently. The
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judge kept a close eye on Ditty's demeanor, especially after
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earlier warnings about emphatic nodding and other gestures that could
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influence the jury. The stakes were clear. Any misstep could
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result in sanctions or even removal from the courtroom. The
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jury meanwhile appeared riveted by the testimony, with several members
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taking notes and exchanging glances during the most graphic or
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technical details. The emotional toll was visible on Jane, who
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sat in the gallery, sometimes wiping away tears as her
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story was corroborated by Perez and Lahman more in a moment.
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While the legal drama unfolded inside, the courthouse, plaza became
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a stage for celebrity and spectacle. Kanye West, now known
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as Ye, made a surprise appearance, arriving in an all
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white ensemble and flanked by Ditty's son, Christian Combs. Ye
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spent about forty minutes in the overflow area, drawing a
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crowd of reporters, fans, and curious onlookers. When asked if
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he was there to support Ditty, yet nodded and said
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he wanted to stand by his brother. Though he never
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entered the main courtroom or addressed the jury, his presence
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sent a clear message of solidarity and underscored the trial's
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cultural resonance. The scene outside was electric. TV crews jockeyed
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for position, Advocacy groups held up signs calling for justice
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for survivors. And Didy's own supporters chanted slogans about due
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process and celebrity persecution. Social media buzzed with images of
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Yea and Christian Combs, and speculations swirled about which other
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stars might show up as the trial heads into its
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most dramatic phase. Yet, the dismissal of the juror at
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the start of the day became a talking point among
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legal analysts, who noted that even a single unreliable juror
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can threaten the entire trial. Judge Supermanian's handling of the
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situation was praised for its firmness and transparency, reinforcing the
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importance of impartiality in a case with such enormous stakes. Meanwhile,
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the prosecution strategy methodically linking physical evidence to witness testimony
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was on full display. By calling Perez and la Man
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back to back, they painted a picture of an operation
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that was both intimate and industrial, with layers of staff, logistics,
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and secrecy, all designed to serve Ditty's desires and protect
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his reputation. The defense, for its part, continued to argue
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that Ditty's world was wild but consensual, and that the
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government is criminalizing his lifestyle rather than proving a criminal enterprise.
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They challenged the interpretation of the evidence and suggested that
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the presence of so many staff and security measures was
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simply a function of Ditty's fame and need for privacy.
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As the week comes to a close, anticipation is building
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for what's next. The prosecution is expected to call more
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witnesses next week, including additional former employees and possibly expert
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witnesses on trauma, coercion, and the psychology of control. The
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defense is preparing to mount its case, likely bringing forward
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witnesses who will testify to Ditty's generosity, the consensual nature
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of his relationships, and the pressures of living in the
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public eye. But before the trial resumes, we have something
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special for you. Don't miss our Sunday Bonus episode, a
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special presentation on the Harvey Weinstein case, which also reached
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its dramatic conclusion this week in New York. We'll recap
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the verdict, the testimony, and the lasting impact of one
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of the most high profile trials in the me Too era.
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Tune in for this exclusive look at justice, power, and
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the fight for accountability. That's where we stand after another
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day of bombshell revelations, celebrity intrigue, and legal brinkmanship. I'll
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be back Monday with every new twist, every legal battle,
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and every rumor from inside and outside the courthouse. I'm
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Nate Oliver and this is Did He Do It?
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