Embattled American rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, is facing a new legal controversy after federal agents reportedly raided his jail cell and seized materials intended for his legal team ahead of his upcoming trial.
Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, revealed the incident in a new court filing, accusing prosecutors of exploiting the confiscated documents to keep the rapper behind bars until his May trial.
According to the filing in Manhattan federal court, the seized items included legally privileged materials and personal notes, which should have been protected.
“This search and seizure are in violation of Combs’ Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment rights,” Agnifilo stated.
He also demanded answers from prosecutors about who authorised the search, which reportedly targeted Diddy’s personal effects and legal paperwork.
In response, Judge Arun Subramanian ordered prosecutors to respond to the allegations by 5 p.m. ET on Monday and scheduled a hearing for Tuesday afternoon to address the matter.
The defense team argues that the raid represents a serious breach of legal protocol and could undermine the fairness of Diddy’s trial.
The case has sparked heated debate over the rights of incarcerated individuals to maintain privileged communication with their legal counsel.
Diddy, who is currently awaiting trial on undisclosed charges, has not publicly commented on the incident. The outcome of Tuesday’s hearing could have significant implications for his defense strategy and ongoing legal battle.