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Diddy Rejects Request to Speak Ahead of Sexual Assault Trial

Diddy Rejects Request to Speak Ahead of Sexual Assault Trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs The request for a speech ban, which led to his trial, was denied.

Judge Arun Subramanian On Friday, October 25, the rapper reportedly rejected a request from government officials to speak out that would prevent him from leaking information about his case while he remains in prison, according to the report. multiple outputs.

But Subramanian reportedly issued a similar gag order, ruling that federal agents, investigators and Diddy’s team must comply with laws that prevent them from sharing details of grand jury proceedings that could affect a fair trial.

“To be clear, this order is not based on a finding of any wrongdoing to date, as the Court has not made any findings at this point regarding defendant’s allegations that information about the case was leaked,” Subramanian wrote. Friday at multiple outlets. “The purpose of this order is to ensure that nothing happens that would prevent a fair trial from now on. … The court will take the necessary measures in case of violation of the rules.”

Timeline of Diddy's Legal Troubles and Accusations, From Cassie Case to Multiple Arrests

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INF/INSTAR Sean “Diddy” Combs has been under investigation for at least a year after being accused of sexual assault by multiple people. The 54-year-old rapper and music mogul made headlines in November 2023 after his ex-girlfriend Cassie accused him of sexual harassment in an explosive lawsuit. He accused Diddy of beating him, (…)

Diddy, 54, arrested in Manhattan after indictments were indicted by a grand jury on Sept. 16.

“We are disappointed in the U.S. Attorney’s decision to pursue what we believe is an unfair investigation of Mr. Combs,” Diddy’s attorney said. Marc Agnifilo He said in his statement: Us Weekly In that case. “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, a self-taught entrepreneur, a loving family man, and a proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, doting on his children, and working to advance the Black community.”

Agnifilo added: “He is a flawed human being but not a criminal. Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation, and he voluntarily moved to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. “These are the actions of an innocent man who has nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

unsealed indictment She alleged that Diddy harassed, threatened and coerced women for years “to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his behavior.”

Diddy allegedly “relied on the employees, resources, and influence of the multifaceted business empire he managed and controlled to create a criminal organization whose members and associates engaged in and sought to participate in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, among other crimes.” According to the indictment, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.”

Diddy one day after his arrest He did not admit his guilt charges of racketeering conspiracy, forcible sex trafficking, fraud or coercion, and transportation to commit prostitution. he was repeatedly denied bailA judge ordered him to remain in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn until his trial.

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Paras Griffin/Getty Images While Sean “Diddy” Combs has vehemently denied ex-girlfriend Cassie’s allegations of rape and assault, numerous women have come forward with similar claims regarding the music mogul’s alleged misconduct. Us Weekly confirmed in November 2023 that Cassie (real name Casandra Ventura) filed a lawsuit against Diddy, accusing him of rape and repeated physical assaults (…)

A judge at the hearing on October 10 Set the start date of Diddy’s trial As of May 5, 2025. While prosecutors thought it would take three weeks to argue their case, Diddy’s lawyers said they would need about a week to make their case.

Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson He said during the hearing: 96 electronic devices were seized In March, authorities raided Diddy’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles and a private airport in Florida. Johnson noted that four more devices were seized during Diddy’s arrest in September. According to Johnson, the eight devices seized in Miami contained over 90 terabytes of information, which Johnson called “extraordinary.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).