Federal prosecutors have launched serious allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, claiming the music mogul is actively trying to obstruct justice in his ongoing sex trafficking case from within his prison cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
In a bombshell court filing submitted overnight, prosecutors strongly opposed Combs’ latest bail request, arguing that the hip-hop mogul “poses serious risks of danger and obstruction” to his criminal case. This marks his fourth attempt to secure release since his September arrest at a Manhattan hotel.
Alleged Prison Misconduct
Investigators discovered troubling evidence during a recent jail sweep, including notes from Combs’ cell that suggest concerning behavior. While the specific contents remain redacted, prosecutors drew a “strong inference” that Combs allegedly paid off an unnamed witness who later posted supportive statements on Instagram.
The filing reveals even more alarming conduct. Prosecutors claim Combs has:
- Orchestrated social media campaigns aimed at influencing potential jurors
- He attempted to divulge specific information that supported his position.
- He used at least eight other prisoners’ phone accounts to evade surveillance.
- He reached out to unapproved individuals who weren’t on his approved contact list.
To maintain this network of prison phone access, Combs allegedly directed associates to pay inmates through various means, including payment apps and prison commissary deposits—actions that directly violate Bureau of Prisons regulations.
Legal Team’s Defense
Combs’ defense team argues that new evidence has emerged that “undermines” the government’s case. However, prosecutors dismissed this claim, stating that the defendant “offers nothing new and material justifying a third bail hearing” and merely “rehashes the same arguments” that two other judges have already rejected.
The defense has proposed what they call an “extremely substantial, comprehensive bail package” with enhanced restrictions. Yet prosecutors maintain these measures are “woefully insufficient” to prevent Combs from interfering with his upcoming trial.
The Charges
Combs has pleaded not guilty to serious charges, including:
- Racketeering conspiracy
- Sex trafficking
- Prostitution-related offenses
The indictment alleges that Combs used his considerable influence in the entertainment industry and substantial wealth to conceal illegal activities. Prosecutors claim he forced women to engage in recorded sex acts with male prostitutes, sometimes lasting days, in events he allegedly termed “freak offs.”
In a particularly notable defense argument, Combs’ team characterized video evidence of an altercation with former girlfriend Cassie Ventura as showing merely “a loving, at-times toxic, long-term relationship between two adults” who mutually decided to end their relationship.
What’s Next
We have scheduled a hearing for Friday afternoon to discuss these latest developments. With Combs currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, his trial is set for May 2025. Prosecutors remain firm in their stance, describing the music mogul as “a violent, serial abuser” who leverages his wealth and industry position to silence victims and witnesses.
The case continues to send shockwaves through the entertainment industry, raising serious questions about power, influence, and accountability in the music business. As this legal battle unfolds, all eyes remain on how these latest allegations will impact Combs’ chances for pre-trial release and his ultimate fate in the criminal justice system.
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