Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs tried to bail witnesses out of jail during sex trafficking trial: documents

Sean “Diddy” Combs The suspect allegedly attempted to blackmail victims and potential witnesses while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges and attempted to “corruptly influence” public opinion from behind bars, according to court documents filed Friday and obtained by Fox News Digital.

The 55-year-old rap manager has been held at the Broolyn Metropolitan Detention Center since his arrest in September on charges of racketeering, forcible sex trafficking and transportation for the purpose of prostitution.

“Since being detained at MDC, the defendant has continued to evade the custody of law enforcement, corruptly influence witness testimony, and further attack the integrity of these transactions,” prosecutors said.

Manhattan prosecutors urge judge to reject Combs’ latest plea request for bailtwo other judges concluded he posed a danger to society.

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Prosecutors said a review of Combs’ recorded calls from the jail showed Combs asking family members to reach out to potential victims and witnesses and encouraging them to create “narratives” to influence the jury pool. Prosecutors also alleged that Combs promoted marketing strategies to influence public opinion.

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“The defendant has repeatedly demonstrated that, even while in custody, he recklessly and repeatedly violates the rules in an attempt to improperly influence the outcome of his case. In other words, the defendant has demonstrated that he cannot be trusted to comply with the circumstances,” prosecutors stated in partially redacted documents.

Prosecutors alleged that Combs’ goal was to “blackmail victims and witnesses into remaining silent or providing statements that would assist his defense.”

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The disgraced music mogul also allegedly violated prison rules by instructing his callers, including family members and lawyers, to “add other people via a three-way search.”

“This practice is also not permitted by the BOP (Federal Bureau of Prisons) because it helps conceal the identities of those contacted,” the court filing said.

“The fact that the defendant repeatedly circumvented BOP regulations, beginning immediately after arriving at MDC, speaks volumes about his ability to comply with any and all conditions of release.”

Combs’ lawyers and representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Combs’ alleged obstruction attempts justice from prison It comes ahead of the upcoming sex trafficking trial. He pleaded not guilty.

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Last week, Combs requested a new bail, arguing that changed circumstances and new evidence warranted allowing him to prepare for trial from outside prison.

Combs’ lawyers filed the request in Manhattan federal court on November 8; There, his previous requests for bail since his arrest in September were rejected by two judges.

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His lawyers have proposed a new bail package of $50 million to secure his release from the Brooklyn jail where he has been held for the past eight weeks.

Combs’ bail hearing is scheduled for next week.

In September, Combs was arrested in the lobby of a New York hotel. If convicted, he faces a minimum of 15 years in prison or a maximum of life in prison.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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