Judge Rejects Sean Combs’ Request for Speaking Order in Case

A judge overseeing the criminal investigation of the disgraced music emperor Sean ‘Diddy Combs refused alleged sexual trafficker He called for a restraining order against him. details of his case.

On Friday, a New York judge Arun Subramanian He responded to a gag request filed by Combs’ lawyers.

If the decision is passed, government officials leak any information to the media about Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering accusations.

According to court documents obtained Page SixSubramanian rejects speech ban request 54 year old but the lawyers nevertheless implemented an order to preserve the fairness of the trial.

This gag order is different from the one Combs’ team requested; because it would prohibit federal agents, investigators and Diddy’s representatives from leaking information that would affect the grand jury hearing.

“To be clear, this order is not based on a finding of any impropriety to date, as the Court has not made any findings at this point regarding the defendant’s allegations that information regarding the case has been leaked.” the judge stated.

He later added that there would be consequences for violating the decision: “The court will take the necessary measures in case of violation of the rules.”

Why was a speech ban needed at Sean Combs’ trial?

Sean Combs is charged blackmail, sex trafficking and transportation was for prostitution and He was arrested on September 16 After long investigations by the FBI. He denies the accusations against him.

For a fair trial, the judge must ensure that potential jurors are not exposed to leaks that could lead to a guilty verdict against the rapper.

Combs’ legal team accused federal investigators of attempting to do so in May of this year. images of attack ex girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” VenturaIt was broadcast on CNN in a hotel.

Lawyers argued the feds leaked the footage to hurt Combs’ chances of being acquitted in future trials.

“Instead of using the videotape as trial evidence alongside other evidence that gave it context and meaning, the agents misused it in the most damaging and damaging way possible,” Combs’ lawyers wrote, according to Page Six.

Although the FBI denied the clip was leaked, Judge Subramanian imposed a suppression order to prevent further leaks regarding the allegations against Sean Combs.

“The purpose of this order is to ensure that nothing happens from now on that would impede a fair trial,” he wrote on Friday.

Sean Combs is currently being held in a detention center in New York, where he awaits trial.

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