Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has been unsuccessful in their attempt to impose a gag order on government agencies that are investigating his federal racketeering and sex trafficking case, which his lawyers claim is subject to unauthorized information leaks to the media.

A ruling made by Judge Arun Subramanian on Friday, reviewed by YSL News, stated that he would not adopt either of the orders proposed by both the prosecution and defense. Instead, he emphasized that both parties must adhere to existing laws that prohibit the disclosure of grand jury proceedings and the release of private information that could compromise a fair trial.

“It’s important to clarify that this order does not indicate that any wrongdoing has occurred at this time, as the Court has not made any determinations regarding the defendant’s claims of case-related information leaks,” Subramanian stated. “The goal of this order is to ensure that nothing occurs moving forward that could disrupt a fair trial.”

When contacted by YSL News, Combs’ attorney opted not to comment.

Earlier this month, Combs’ team requested the court to forbid federal workers from sharing evidence with the media, asserting that such actions are “diminishing Mr. Combs’ right to a fair trial.” However, the defense and U.S. attorneys could not reach a consensus on wording for a collaborative order, leading them to submit separate proposals.

Federal judge promises to take necessary steps against information leaks

In a letter submitted on Friday, Combs’ attorneys pointed out a New York Post article published that day, which allegedly quoted “a federal law enforcement source involved in the investigation” making comments about Combs’ purported actions.

“If these comments were indeed made by an agent participating in this investigation or prosecution, they are clearly inappropriate,” Subramanian stated. “This order requires the government to inform the agencies involved in this case or related investigations of their responsibilities under” Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) and the Local Civil Rule 23.1 of the U.S. District Courts for Southern and Eastern New York, “and to provide this order to them.”

The judge also mentioned, “The Court will take the necessary action for any violations of these rules.”

Combs’ request for a hearing to examine allegations of government misconduct remains pending.

According to a letter submitted in court earlier this month, Combs’ legal team believes the government has been “strategically leaking confidential grand jury information and materials, including the 2016 Intercontinental hotel video, to bias the public and potential jurors against Mr. Combs” since March.

This has led to “public backlash against Mr. Combs ahead of the trial,” they claimed. In May, CNN aired 2016 hotel surveillance footage showing Combs physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie near hotel elevators. Combs expressed regret for his “unacceptable” actions in the video; however, his lawyers argue that the abuse stemmed from a dysfunctional relationship rather than being indicative of sex trafficking.

The hip-hop icon was detained at a hotel in Manhattan on September 16 and was arraigned the next day on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and use of means for prostitution. Authorities allege that the 54-year-old meticulously orchestrated a scheme utilizing his wealth and influence in the entertainment sector to “satisfy his sexual desires” in a “habitual and notorious” pattern of abuse.

He has been held in the Special Housing Unit at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center since his arrest and has maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to all federal charges and denying all allegations of misconduct presented in various civil lawsuits filed against him over the past year.

Every effort by Combs to gain release from incarceration ahead of his trial on May 5 has been unsuccessful. His legal team is currently appealing an earlier ruling made on September 18 that denied his request for release under conditions that included a $50 million bond.