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Diddy’s Legal Team To Call Escorts As Witnesses In Third Bail Hearing

November 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean “Diddy” Combs is assembling a defense for his upcoming federal trial with plans to call six escorts as witnesses. The trial, set for May 2025, centers on serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. AllHipHop first reported the news on Sunday (November 24), revealing that Diddy’s legal strategy includes testimony from escorts who attended his infamous “freak-off parties.”

Currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, the 51-year-old music mogul and father of seven awaits a judge’s decision on his third bail proposal. If approved, Diddy would be required to reside in Manhattan, where he was originally arrested in September.

Diddy’s legal team intends to use the escorts’ testimonies to counter the prosecution’s allegations. According to the defense, these witnesses could challenge claims about systemic abuse facilitated through Diddy’s businesses and employees. Prosecutors, however, assert that these six individuals represent only a fraction of the witnesses involved. “Six escorts are only the beginning,” one prosecutor said, hinting at the scale of the alleged activities.

The charges against Diddy are extensive, including kidnapping, arson, bribery, drug-related offenses, and obstruction of justice. If convicted, he could face life in prison for racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. The latter charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years, while a separate charge of transportation for purposes of prostitution could add up to 10 years to his sentence.

Adding to his legal troubles, the court is examining allegations that Diddy violated jail protocols by attempting to contact witnesses. These claims could affect his chances of securing bail before the trial.

Despite his legal battles, Diddy has reportedly remained in good spirits. He recently celebrated his birthday with his children, expressing pride in their achievements during a call. However, prosecutors have accused him of using this same call to orchestrate intimidation tactics.

As the trial approaches in the Spring of next year, Diddy’s defense team is preparing for a high-stakes battle to counter the serious accusations against the music mogul.

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Cassie’s Texts To Diddy After Hotel Assault Released By Feds

November 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Newly revealed alleged text messages tied to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal case for alleged sex trafficking have surfaced, according to an exclusive report by AllHipHop. These messages, reportedly sent by singer Cassie to Combs, were allegedly written following an assault in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2016.

Footage of the alleged incident, which gained attention earlier this year, has added a layer of scrutiny to the case. Cassie’s lawsuit against the music mogul came to light in late 2023 under the Adult Survivors Act. While the lawsuit was swiftly settled, the terms of the settlement remain undisclosed. This development occurred amidst a wave of similar civil suits filed against Combs.

According to disclosures from the federal government, Cassie allegedly sent a text message to Sean “Diddy” Combs after the 2016 hotel incident, expressing the physical and emotional toll of the altercation. “I have a black eye and a fat lip,” she reportedly wrote. “You are sick for thinking it’s OK to do what you’ve done… I still have crazy bruising. […] I turn my head for a second, and you get violent. You drag me down the hall by my hair… I have bleeding cuts. You hit me in the head twice.”

The text continued, reportedly addressing the recurring nature of the abuse, “When you get upset the wrong way, you always want to show me that you have the power, and you knock me around. I’m not a rag doll. I’m someone’s child.”

In early 2024, Sean “Diddy” Combs issued a public apology for his actions against Cassie after CNN released video footage of the 2016 incident. Calling his behavior “inexcusable,” the music mogul emphasized his commitment to therapy and personal growth. While the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office did not pursue charges due to the statute of limitations, the incident remains part of federal prosecutors’ broader allegations against him in a federal case involving alleged sex trafficking.

In other developments, former Bad Boy artist Shyne stirred controversy by claiming he served as the “fall guy” for Diddy in the infamous 1999 nightclub shooting, which resulted in Shyne serving nearly nine years in prison. He alleged that Diddy was the true instigator of the incident, though the claim has been met with skepticism and rebuttals from figures like Funk Flex. While some find credibility in Shyne’s accusations, they remain unproven and should be approached cautiously.

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Federal Agencies Launch “Interagency Operation” At Detention Facility Where Diddy Is Held

October 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A host of federal agencies have offered up their investigators to launch an “interagency operation” at the MDC(Metropolitan Detention Center) in Brooklyn yesterday(October 28) as Bad Boy music and fashion mogul Diddy remains in federal custody.

The Bureau of Prisons gave a statement to AP, saying that the operation is “designed to achieve our shared goal of maintaining a safe environment for both our employees and the incarcerated individuals housed at MDC Brooklyn.”

The agencies noted on Monday that there was “no active threat” and that the operation was pre-planned some time ago. The agencies did not give any more information about the operation “in an effort to maintain the safety and security of all personnel inside the facility and the integrity of this operation.”

MDC has a horrific reputation, known for its deplorable living conditions as well as murders and other acts of violence among inmates. Diddy attempted to make bail in order to leave MDC, but a judge ruled against him getting out on bail due to his alleged danger to society and his being a flight risk.

Diddy is not the first high-profile inmate at MDC, the facility where well-known prisoners such as R. Kelly and Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman were held before their trials. Diddy, who was arrested on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering last month, could face life behind bars if convicted on these charges.

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Diddy’s Federal Sex Trafficking Case Suddenly Assigned To New Judge

October 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today(October 3), a notice in the court docket in Diddy’s federal criminal sex trafficking indicated the case was reassigned to Judge Arun Subramanian, who was first nominated by President Joe Biden in 2022 and took the bench in 2023.

Subramanian spent most of his career as a civil litigator of complex disputes at the law firm Susman Godfrey. Before joining Godfrey, he worked as a law clerk for the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Judge Andrew Carter, who denied Diddy bail in his last hearing, will no longer be on the bench during the incarcerated mogul’s criminal case.

There has been no reason confirmed as to why Carter excused himself from the case, but legal analyst Meghann Cuniff said that Judge Carter hinted at finding his replacement in Diddy’s case at his September 18th bail hearing.

“If I can’t try it, I’ll find a colleague who can if you want to set a trial date,” the judge told Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo.

Diddy was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution in September. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Bad Boy mogul, whose real name is Sean Combs, could spend the rest of his life behind bars if convicted.

“For decades, Sean Combs … abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct,” his indictment explained. “To do so, Combs relied on the employees, resources and influence of the multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled—creating a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in and attempted to engage in, among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.”

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Sex Worker In Diddy Federal Racketeering Case Testifies Before Grand Jury

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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As if the snowball effect in Diddy’s federal sex trafficking and racketeering case couldn’t get any worse, the Bad Boy mogul could be facing more charges as a grand jury has heard sworn testimony from a sex worker.

According to a report from TMZ, jurors heard statements from another male escort who was allegedly hired by Diddy to be a part of one of his now infamous “freak offs”. The grand jury interrogated the sex worker about his travel and whether or not he crossed state lines. Questions were also asked about payments for sex, specifically whether the man was paid in cash or via wire transfer.

Prosecutors are speaking to more witnesses as they are considering filing more charges in a superseding indictment.

This is the second male sex worker to come forward in this case since Diddy’s arrest earlier this month.

Prosecutors met with a male sex worker last week who gave them video footage from one of the freak offs and signed a proffer agreement, meaning they can offer evidence without being at risk of incriminating themselves. According to the report, the man flew from Atlanta to Miami in May 2023 and had sex with an unnamed woman while Diddy watched and recorded the encounter.

The prosecution claim that these freak offs were not consensual and that Diddy used drugs, violence, threats and blackmail to force women into having sex, while also sending for the male sex workers across state and international lines.

Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo has concedes that all of the sexual encounters were consensual.

“These are consensual adults doing what consensual adults do. We can’t get so puritanical in this country to think that somehow sex is a bad thing because if it was there would be no more people,” he said to reporters.

When asked if Diddy would be taking the stand in his trial, Agnifilo said, “I don’t know that I can keep him off the stand. I think he is very eager to tell his story and I think he will tell every part of his story, including what you see on the video,” the attorney said. “I expect it’s going to be explained by the both of us.”

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Quincy Celebrates King Combs Birthday: ‘They Can Try and Stop Us’

April 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Quincy shared a message for his brother Christian, aka King Combs, to celebrate his birthday. On Instagram, Quincy wrote, “They can try and stop us, but we are not STOPPIN THE COUPE.”

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Who cares about a raid? King Combs enjoyed his birthday on Monday night. Partying and enjoying his 26th birthday with the Cali Plug Group.

In a video uploaded to Instagram, King Combs is iced out and shares a video from inside the party with a lady in his lap. According to Page Six, the party also included a club performance.

After the federal authorities ran through Diddy’s homes, King Combs was spotted on Instagram in an intimate moment with his girlfriend.

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er investigation by federal authorities for alleged sex trafficking.

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King Combs Hits the Streets to Celebrate His 26th Birthday

April 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After the federal authorities ran through Diddy's homes, Christian, known professionally as King Combs, was spotted in an intimate moment with his girlfriend on Instagram.

Who cares about a raid? King Combs enjoyed his birthday on Monday night. Partying and enjoying his 26th birthday with the Cali Plug Group.

In a video uploaded to Instagram, King Combs is iced out and shares a video from inside the party with a lady in his lap. According to Page Six, the party also included a club performance.

After the federal authorities ran through Diddy’s homes, King Combs was spotted in an intimate moment with his girlfriend on Instagram.

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Drone video that has made its rounds online appears to show Diddy’s sons Christian and Justin in handcuffs out front of the lavish Holmby Hills address amid the simultaneous raids on Diddy’s homes by Homeland Security for the alleged sex trafficking charge.

Law enforcement could be seen walking through his property on Monday with guns drawn as several people were spotted on the lawn, including Diddy’s sons, 30-year-old Justin Combs and 25-year-old Christian “King” Combs.

Over 30 law enforcement vehicles could be seen from the aerial view, with heavily armed agents on the ground and a helicopter, which could be heard overhead.

Diddy, aka Sean Combs, is currently under investigation by federal authorities for alleged sex trafficking.

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King Combs GF Post Videos Kissing the Rapper Following Raids at Diddy’s Home

March 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Christian Combs appears not worried about the raids on his father’s home. After the federal authorities ran through Diddy’s homes, Christian, known professionally as King Combs, was spotted in an intimate moment with his girlfriend on Instagram.

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Over 30 law enforcement vehicles could be seen from the aerial view, with heavily armed agents on the ground and a helicopter, which could be heard overhead.

Diddy, aka Sean Combs, is currently under investigation by federal authorities for alleged sex trafficking.

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[WATCH] Video Footage Shows Christian And Justin Combs In Handcuffs During Raid On Diddy’s L.A. Home

March 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drone video that has made its rounds online appear to show Diddy’s sons Christian and Justin in handcuffs out front of the lavish Holmby Hills address amid the simultaneous raids on Diddy’s homes by Homeland Security for the alleged sex trafficking charge.

Law enforcement could be seen walking through his property on Monday with guns drawn as several people were spotted on the lawn, including Diddy’s sons; 30-year-old Justin Combs and 25-year-old Christian “King” Combs.

Over 30 law enforcement vehicles could be seen from the aerial view, with heavily armed agents on the ground and a helicopter, which could be heard overhead.

DIddy aka Sean Combs is currently under investigation by federal authorities for alleged sex trafficking. If convicted, he could face up to life in prison

TheSource.com will update this story as details develop.

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