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Diddy denied request for gag order ahead of sexual assault trial

Diddy denied request for gag order ahead of sexual assault trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs the request for an order of silence before the hearing was rejected.

Judge Arun Subramanian According to reports, on Friday, October 25, the rapper rejected the rapper’s request to remain silent, which was intended to prevent government officials from disclosing information about his case while he is in prison many sockets.

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

“To be clear, this order is not based on a finding that any irregularities have occurred to date, as the Court has not made any findings at this stage regarding the defendant’s claims that information related to the case has been leaked,” Subramanian wrote. on Friday at many locations. “The purpose of this order is to ensure that nothing happens from now on that would interfere with a fair trial. (…) The tribunal will take appropriate action in the event of any breach of the rules.”

A timeline of Diddy's legal problems and accusations, from Cassie's lawsuit to his multiple arrests

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INF/INSTAR Sean “Diddy” Combs has been under investigation for at least a year after he was accused of sexual assault by multiple people. The rapper and music mogul, 54, made headlines in November 2023 after his ex-girlfriend Cassie accused him of sexual abuse in a shocking lawsuit. She accused Diddy of beating her, forcing her to (…)

Diddy, 54, was arrested in Manhattan on September 16 after his indictment by a grand jury.

“We are disappointed in the decision to continue what we believe is an unfair prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office” – Diddy’s lawyer Mark Agnifilo – wrote in a statement for “Nas” weekly. then. “Sean “Diddy” Combs is a music icon, self-made entrepreneur, family-loving and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, adoring his children and working to uplift the black community.”

Agnifilo added: “He is an imperfect person, but not a criminal. To his credit, Mr. Combs has merely cooperated with this investigation and voluntarily moved to New York last week in anticipation of these charges. Please reserve your judgment until you know all the facts. These are the actions of an innocent man who has nothing to hide and is looking forward to clearing his name in court.”

The classified indictment alleged that Diddy had spent years harassing, threatening and coercing women to “pursue his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct.”

Diddy allegedly “relied on the employees, resources and influence of the multifaceted business empire he led and controlled – creating a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in and attempted to engage in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, among others.” and obstruction of justice,” the indictment reads.

The day after the arrest, Diddy he pleaded not guilty charged with racketeering conspiracy, forcible sex trafficking, fraud or coercion, and transportation for the purpose of prostitution. Was He repeatedly refused bailand the judge ordered him to remain at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn pending trial.

Many women accuse Diddy of inappropriate behavior

Related: Breaking down all the allegations against Diddy

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

During the hearing on October 10, judge set a start date for Diddy’s trial as of May 5, 2025. Prosecutors believed their case would take three weeks to hear, while Diddy’s lawyers said they would need about a week to present their case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson he said during the hearing that 96 electronic devices were confiscated in March, when authorities raided Diddy’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles and a private airport in Florida. Johnson said four more devices were confiscated after Diddy’s arrest in September. According to Johnson, the eight devices confiscated in Miami contained more than 90 terabytes of information, which she described as “extraordinary.”

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, please contact: National sexual violence hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).