Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘thought he was God’: Epstein accuser

Hip-hop’s “bad boy” billionaire Sean “Diddy” Combs has drawn comparisons to late sex-trafficking financier Jeffrey Epstein, but one man believes there’s a big difference between the two power players.

“Jeffrey was not an open secret,” Lisa Phillips, a model who said Epstein sexually assaulted her on his private island, told Fox News Digital.

“Jeffrey was completely under the table,” she said. “Only a few people knew about sex trafficking. He was very smart – he was much smarter than Sean Combs, much more intelligent.”

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Phillips, now a model scout at Select Models Los Angeles, has a new podcast, “From now.” Their goal in this is to bring awareness to human trafficking. She will also talk to other survivors in the upcoming episodes.

Phillips claimed to Fox News Digital that for years, there had been whispers about Combs’ alleged behavior, which, he said, was well known within the music industry.

Phillips claimed, “When I was a model in the early 2000s, I knew all about Sean Combs abusing women.” “We heard about it, people talked about it… I think he thought he was God above all else. Nothing was going to happen to him.”

Lisa Phillips has a new podcast, “From Now On”, which aims to educate the public about human trafficking. She also details her experience with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died behind bars in 2019. (Brett Erickson)

Phillips noted that Combs and Epstein ran in “very different circles”. However, the methodology is still the same, he claimed.

“When you have that kind of money, power, charm and influence to work for people… a lot of men don’t abuse it, but predators do… it’s disgusting.”

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Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photo taken for the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services sex offender registry. (New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services/Handout via Reuters)

According to Phillips, the ongoing case serves as a reminder that human trafficking is an ongoing problem that goes beyond showbiz.

“They take these young girls and pretend like, ‘I’m doing good for you.’ But no, they are sending them to their friends, associates and other powerful people,” she explained. “The victim thinks, ‘Oh wow – I want to meet so-and-so.’ But no, they’re sending you to be abused for the sexual gratification of another person, they’re putting you on a plane or sending you in an Uber – whatever – (but) they’re sending you to someone else. am.”

According to the bombing indictment, Combs, 54, is accused of being the leader of a criminal enterprise. Disgraced media mogul declared himself innocent Charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking in Manhattan federal court.

Sean “Diddy” Combs and his defense attorney Mark Agnifilo stand before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robin Tarnofsky after prosecutors brought three criminal charges against them in federal court in the Manhattan area of ​​New York City. (Reuters/Jane Rosenberg)

Combs was not only denied the proposed $50 million bail, but he was remanded to prison immediately after the hearing.

Combs was officially charged with racketeering conspiracy, forced sex trafficking, fraud or coercion and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he faces a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison or a maximum of life in prison.

Combs allegedly “delivered a variety of controlled substances to the victims, in order to keep the victims obedient and compliant.” Sometimes unbeknownst to the victims, Combs filmed his victims engaging in sexual acts with commercial sex workers. Keep the video.”

After the “Freak Offs,” Combs and his victims “commonly received IV fluids to recover from physical exertion and drug use,” the documents state.

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Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell are seen here attending an event in New York City in 2005. Maxwell was convicted of helping her ex-boyfriend sexually exploit the girls. (Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Philips claimed Video cameras seen in Epstein’s house, At the time, Phillips said that, like many of Epstein’s alleged victims, she was afraid to speak out. It wasn’t until Epstein’s death that Phillips slowly found the courage to speak out, she said. Phillips said it wasn’t until Epstein’s death that she learned there were so many others like him.

“The mentality is, ‘If I’m going down, you’re all going down with me,'” Phillips said, adding that he believed Epstein had cameras “all around.”

“…I think Jeffrey did it because he had deep, big connections with politicians and very powerful people who were abusing young women. I think Jeffrey did it to protect himself “

Phillips reflected, “When Jeffrey knew he was going to go down, he knew it would protect him.” “He wanted to move away from this… In the Shawn Combs case, people are being held accountable, or at least, we’re shedding some light on who those people are.”

Fox News Digital contacted Combs’ attorney and spokesperson for comment.

Sean “Diddy” Combs hosted lavish “white parties” where he invited the rich, famous, and elite. (Brian Bader/CP/Getty Images for CP)

In 2019, Epstein was accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. It was a case brought more than a decade after he secretly struck a deal with federal prosecutors to settle nearly identical charges.

The 66-year-old hedge fund manager once socialized with some of the most powerful people in the world. However, that year, his life of luxury came to a halt in a concrete and steel cage at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MDC) in New York City. The disgraced financier was placed under psychiatric observation due to a suicide attempt that left bruises and scratches on his neck.

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Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019. He was 66 years old. (Neil Rasmus/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Epstein was found dead on August 10, 2019.

The Justice Department watchdog said that “a combination of negligence, misconduct and complete job performance failures” by the Federal Bureau of Prisons and staff at the prison enabled Epstein to take his life. They found no evidence of foul play.

Authorities claimed that Sean “Diddy” Combs and several unnamed associates in the Combs enterprise used intimidation tactics “to lure female victims into Combs’ orbit, often under the pretense of a romantic relationship.” (Diya Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Combs is being held at the MDC in Brooklyn.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, Combs’ spokesperson said, “Mr. Combs is strong, healthy and focused on his defense. He is committed to fighting this case and has the full support of both his legal team and the truth.” Have confidence.”

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Sean Combs’ son, King Combs, is seen arriving at a United States court in Manhattan after the music mogul was arrested by federal agents in New York City. (Reuters/Brendan McDiarmid)

Combs was previously placed on routine suicide watch, but sources told Fox News Digital on Sunday that he “Turn off suicide watch” And family members keep coming and going.

Phillips testified in a 2022 civil case involving Virginia Giuffre, who said she was trafficked by Epstein, USA Today Informed. According to the outlet, Phillips also filed as Jane Doe under the Adult Survivors Act. Separately, it received a settlement in a case involving JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Epstein’s accusers, the outlet reported.

Today, Phillips hopes her podcast – and story – will shed light on how human trafficking can happen to anyone.

“It’s not just a white van pulling you over, grabbing a 13-year-old girl, throwing her in the car and sending her to Dubai,” he said. “No – there are powerful people who are taking advantage of your aspirations and ambitions.”

Virginia Roberts Giuffre, with a photo from her teenage years, when she says she was abused by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, among others. (Emily Michot/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

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He further said, “There are people who are sending many youths to the same person.” “They are trafficking you. And I’m glad it’s coming out now. We need to understand what’s really going on. A lot of education is needed.”