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Prosecutors Oppose Diddy's $50M Bail, Allege Obstruction Using Inmates' Phones

Nov 16, 2024, 02:06 PM

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing new allegations from federal prosecutors who claim he has attempted to obstruct justice and influence witnesses from jail ahead of his upcoming sex trafficking trial. In court filings submitted late Friday, prosecutors opposed Combs' latest $50 million bail proposal, arguing that he poses serious risks of danger and obstruction. They allege that Combs has used recorded jail calls to ask family members to reach out to potential victims and witnesses and urged them to craft narratives to influence the jury pool. Prosecutors also claim that Combs has been using other inmates' phone accounts and is 'secretly running the jail' to continue his alleged obstruction efforts. Additionally, the government contends that Combs' recent 55th birthday celebration was a ruse designed to sway public opinion and influence potential jurors.