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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Responds to Prosecutors: Claims of Cassie Video Leak by Agents are ‘Baseless

 

The assertion by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs that agents leaked a video of Cassie is unfounded, according to prosecutors


U.S. prosecutors have addressed allegations made by Sean “Diddy” Combs in court regarding the leaking of a video involving Cassie.Sure, here is the rewritten content:

Combs’ legal team claims that government officials shared sensitive information, including video footage of Combs assaulting his former partner Cassie Ventura, with media organizations.

 

In a court submission made on Wednesday evening in Manhattan, which YSL News acquired on Thursday, prosecutors argued that Combs’ defense did not present sufficient proof that any details were leaked from the federal grand jury looking into his case. They added that Combs and his associates are aware that the video originated from another source.

The video in question was captured by hotel surveillance cameras in 2016.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has accused the government of leaking information from the grand jury, which they argue is hindering the mogul’s ability to receive a fair trial.

Furthermore, the government stated that it had been unable to secure any video evidence of the alleged assault. Investigators only obtained footage of the hotel incident after CNN aired it.

Prosecutors criticized Combs’ request for the names of his accusers, labeling it as a “thinly veiled” tactic.

to undermine the government’s case and assist him in publicly defending himself against the numerous civil lawsuits from over two dozen individuals alleging sexual misconduct.

 

“This inappropriate request should be entirely rejected, especially given the significant and ongoing issues related to the safety of victims and witnesses, as well as concerns about tampering and intimidation,” prosecutors stated.

 

Nonetheless, Combs’ attempt to reveal his

accusers gained some support on Wednesday when U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil in Manhattan ruled that a woman suing Combs for an alleged rape in 2004 cannot keep her identity hidden. The judge emphasized Combs’ right to explore the woman’s credibility and the public’s need for transparency in court proceedings.

 

Diddy’s legal team claims government agents are interfering with his right to a fair trial

Combs’ attorneys argue that since March, there have been intentional leaks from government sources that undermine his chances of receiving a fair trial.g confidential grand jury documents and details, including the 2016 Intercontinental videotape, to sway public opinion and potential jurors against Mr. Combs.”

In a filing on Wednesday, prosecutors argued that the defense’s claims about government agents leaking information were unfounded. They stated, “It is hard to believe that law enforcement agents acquired the Intercontinental Video through a grand jury subpoena they had no right to issue.”

In filings from October 9, the defense requested that the judge provide relief concerning what they consider a series of illegal government actions.

Mr. Combs’ legal representatives, Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, expressed concerns about the impact of media leaks that could compromise the fairness of his trial. They argued that such prejudicial publicity might influence the jury pool and infringe on Mr. Combs’ right to a fair judicial process.

They are seeking a hearing to address possible misconduct by government officials and want relevant agencies to disclose any communications or records connected to supposed “leaks” that reached news outlets.

 

The defense team has formally requested an evidentiary hearing to investigate these claims of government misconduct.

The situation remains unresolved.

Additionally, they requested that the judge prevent federal employees from sharing evidence with the media and called for measures to stop any leaks of information by government staff.

 

On October 25, Judge Arun Subramanian declined to impose a gag order. He emphasized that both parties must adhere to existing laws that restrict lawyers, investigators, and government officials from disclosing grand jury proceedings and distributing confidential information.

What are the allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs?

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York reports that around November 2023, they partnered with Homeland Security Investigations’ Human Trafficking Squad to probe alleged violations of federal criminal law involving Combs and others.

 

In the same month, Cassie accused Combs of rape, abuse, and sex trafficking through a civil lawsuit.

Combs and Cassie came to an agreement regarding her civil lawsuit just a day after it was filed. According to Combs’ legal team, she received a significant eight-figure settlement.

The music icon was taken into custody at a hotel in Manhattan on September 16. He faced charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for the purpose of prostitution the following day. Authorities have alleged that the 54-year-old orchestrated an elaborate plan utilizing his wealth and influence in the entertainment world to satisfy his sexual wants.He has been held in the Special Housing Unit at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center since that time and continues to assert his innocence, pleading not guilty to all federal criminal charges. He also disputes the allegations made against him in increasing civil lawsuits filed over the past year.

Despite his efforts to gain release from jail pending his trial on May 5, all of Combs’ requests have been rejected so far. His legal team is working to secure a ruling from an appeals court that would overturn a decision made on September 18, which denied his request for temporary release under certain conditions, including posting a $50 million bond.