Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 2, 2025 · Entertainment

Exotic Dancer Says Jury Got It Right: Inside Diddy's 'Freak Off' Controversies

Sharay Hayes (pictured), an exotic dancer known as The Punisher who testified in Diddy's trial told DailyMail.com that he believes the jury did the right thing in not convicting the disgraced rap mogul on sex trafficking and racketeering charges

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Diddy's Sex Party Insider Spills the Tea

In a shocking turn of events, the exotic dancer known as "The Punisher" has come forward to share his take on the recent verdict in Diddy's high-profile sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Sharay Hayes, a stripper, entrepreneur, and author, claims that jurors made the right decision in clearing the rapper of the most serious charges.

As one of the key witnesses in the trial, Hayes had previously testified about his own experiences with Diddy at the infamous "freak off" parties. These exclusive events, where guests were treated to lavish accommodations and decadent debauchery, were allegedly orchestrated by Diddy as a way to satisfy his deepest desires.

But despite being privy to some of the most intimate details of Diddy's sex life, Hayes insists that he never saw anything that would suggest Cassie Ventura, Diddy's ex-girlfriend, was being coerced or trafficked. In fact, Hayes claims that Cassie seemed to be enjoying herself, often leaving each session in a "good mood" and looking forward to the next encounter.

"I didn't get any sense that she was under the influence of alcohol or drugs," Hayes revealed in an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note. "She would always end each session saying, 'see you next time.'"

Hayes' testimony was crucial in the trial, as it provided a firsthand account of Diddy's behavior at these parties. However, despite his claims that Diddy was a "terrible partner" who engaged in "heinous behavior," Hayes doesn't believe that prosecutors were able to prove beyond a doubt that the rapper was guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering.

Janice Combs (right) leaves court beaming alongside her grandchildren - including Justin Combs (back left) and Chance (center) - after the jury delivered verdicts in the Diddy sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial

"I think the jury's decision was the right one based on the law," Hayes stated confidently. "You can't convict someone just for being a bad person."

Hayes' candid comments come as Diddy, real name Sean Combs, faces up to 10 years in prison for each of the two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. However, experts agree that a sentence of this length is unlikely.

As news of the verdict spread, fans and followers alike were left stunned by the outcome. Many had been expecting a guilty verdict, one that would have sent Diddy to prison for life. But instead, the rapper walked free, his reputation bruised but unscathed.

People celebrating outside the US federal court after the jury reached not guilty verdicts on Diddy's most serious charges that could've put him behind bars for life

So what's next for Diddy? Will he be able to recover from this scandal and continue to ride the wave of success that has defined his career? Hayes thinks so. "We live in a society now where people can recover from everything," he said reflectively. "If Diddy can attach himself to another hit record, I think he can get past this."

And it seems that Hayes is already working on his next project, one that will capitalize on the resurgence of interest in Diddy's life and career. As a self-help guidebook author, Hayes has written extensively about erectile dysfunction and male impotence, topics that have seen a sudden spike in popularity since his book was mentioned in court testimony.

"I'm just glad to see people talking about these issues," he said with a chuckle. "Maybe it's time for Diddy to follow suit."

When asked if he thinks the public will ever get the full truth about Diddy's sex parties, Hayes replied, "There was a lot of misinformation ahead of the trial. People were expecting crazy, crazy details and all that we actually heard about was racy sexual activity."

And as for Cassie Ventura? Despite her claims of abuse and coercion, Hayes remains adamant that she seemed to be enjoying herself at these parties.

"I think she was a willing participant," he said matter-of-factly. "And I'm not saying that's okay, because it's definitely not okay for someone in a position of power like Diddy to treat women this way."

But what about the lawsuits that are sure to come? Hayes thinks they're just around the corner, and that Diddy will welcome them with open arms.

"He'll welcome those over life in prison any day," he said with a smirk.