Prosecutors Accuse Diddy of Obstructing Justice, Blackmailing Witnesses; Oppose $50 Million Bail Request

Nov 18, 2024, 12:24 PM

Prosecutors have accused music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of attempting to obstruct justice from jail in his ongoing sex trafficking case. According to court filings, Combs has allegedly tried to contact potential witnesses and influence public opinion by enlisting family members, including his children, to launch a public relations campaign aimed at swaying potential jurors. Prosecutors claim that Combs has used recorded jail calls, arranged three-way calls to evade federal monitoring, and even utilized other inmates' phone accounts to reach out to witnesses and victims, urging them to create narratives favorable to his defense. They further allege that Combs is attempting to bribe potential witnesses. In response to these allegations, Combs' lawyers have accused federal prosecutors of violating his constitutional rights, stating that the seizure of his attorney-client privileged notes from his jail cell constitutes "outrageous government conduct." Combs' latest bail request includes a $50 million proposal, which prosecutors are opposing, citing these attempts to interfere with the case as reasons for him to remain in custody.