Diddy’s Lawyers Demand Disclosure of Accusers’ Identities in Sex Trafficking Case

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Lawyers for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs urged a New York judge on Tuesday to compel prosecutors to reveal the identities of his accusers in his sex trafficking case. In a letter to a Manhattan federal court judge, Combs’ legal team argued that the hip-hop mogul needs to know the names of his alleged victims to adequately prepare for trial. Combs, who pleaded not guilty, is set for trial on May 5.

A spokesperson for the prosecutors declined to comment on the matter. Combs, 54, has been held without bail since his federal sex trafficking arrest on September 16. His lawyers have appealed to a federal court to allow his release to home detention, arguing it would better facilitate meetings with his legal team and trial preparations. However, judges have thus far deemed him a danger to the community, denying his release.


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This request for the identification of accusers follows the filing of six new lawsuits against Combs, all filed anonymously to protect the alleged victims’ identities. Two of the accusers were listed as Jane Does and four men as John Does. The lawsuits allege that Combs exploited his fame and the lure of advancing their music careers to draw victims to extravagant parties or drug-laden gatherings, where he then assaulted them.

The plaintiffs in the recent lawsuits are part of a larger group of more than 100 accusers, according to their lawyers, who are pursuing legal action against Combs. The letter to Judge Arun Subramanian highlighted the uniqueness of the case due to the sheer number of accusers, attributing it to Combs’ celebrity status, wealth, and the media attention from his previously settled lawsuit.

This previously settled lawsuit refers to a November case filed by his former girlfriend, Cassie, legally known as Casandra Ventura. Combs settled that lawsuit the following day, but the allegations of sexual and physical abuse have persisted. Combs’ lawyers argue that the settlement, coupled with what they describe as misleading statements by federal agents and Combs’ renown, has triggered a wave of what they call “a torrent of allegations by unidentified complainants, spanning from the false to outright absurd.”

They claim that the media frenzy surrounding these swirling allegations threatens to deprive Combs of a fair trial. In their view, the government should identify the alleged victims because Combs and his defense team need to know which specific allegations the prosecutors will present at trial.

To bolster their point, Combs’ legal team argued that fighting against unspecified criminal allegations undermines his right to a fair defense, stressing the importance of knowing the exact charges to prepare adequately.

The indictment against Combs alleges a pattern of coercion and abuse over years, supported by a network of associates and employees. It details instances of blackmail, violent acts, including kidnapping, arson, and physical beatings, employed to keep victims silent.