Diddy
Prosecutors have accused music mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, of violating prison rules by contacting potential witnesses in his upcoming sex trafficking trial.
They allege that Combs, 55, has made “relentless efforts” to influence witness testimony by using other inmates’ telephone accounts and three-way calls to communicate with individuals not on his approved contact list.
Court filings reveal that Combs instructed family members to reach out to potential witnesses, a claim supported by recorded phone calls and a notebook found during a search of his jail cell at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in Brooklyn.
The rapper, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denied any wrongdoing, has been detained since his September 16 arrest in Manhattan.
On Tuesday, a judge ruled that prosecutors must destroy copies of materials seized during the search while determining whether the evidence can be used at trial.
Combs’ legal team argued the seizure violated his attorney-client privilege, which protects confidential communications between lawyers and clients.
Prosecutors countered that the material could indicate obstruction of justice, potentially overriding privilege protections.
Combs, known for hits like I’ll Be Missing You and Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems, has been denied bail multiple times due to concerns he might tamper with witnesses.
His defense recently proposed a $50 million bail package, including 24-hour monitoring and house arrest, arguing that poor jail conditions and limited resources hinder his trial preparations.
Prosecutors have urged the court to reject the bail request, citing Combs as a “serious risk” to the integrity of the proceedings.
The court is expected to weigh the new evidence and decide on the bail proposal in the coming days.