Sean “Diddy” Combs Accused of Witness Tampering Ahead of Trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing serious allegations from prosecutors, who claim the music mogul has violated prison rules by attempting to contact potential witnesses in his upcoming sex trafficking trial.
Prosecutors assert that Combs has made “relentless efforts” to improperly influence witness testimony by using other inmates’ phone accounts and conducting three-way calls with individuals not on his approved contact list.
A review of recorded calls reportedly revealed that Combs instructed family members to reach out to potential witnesses. Currently in custody in Manhattan, the 55-year-old has pleaded not guilty to all charges and vehemently denies any wrongdoing.
Best known for 1990s hits like “I’ll Be Missing You” and “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems,” Combs has been denied bail due to concerns he may tamper with witnesses.
His legal team recently submitted a new bail proposal, offering a $50 million package that would allow him to be monitored by security while under house arrest.
Combs’ attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, argued that the musician is unable to prepare effectively for trial from jail, citing the vast amount of material he needs to review and restrictions on access to necessary resources like a laptop.
She criticized the jail conditions, including frequent lockdowns and limitations on note-taking.
Prosecutors, however, have pushed back, claiming that granting bail would pose significant risks. They allege that Combs has shown a pattern of manipulating others to further his interests, raising concerns about the integrity of the trial.
In a related development, a lawsuit was filed against attorney Tony Buzbee, who has led numerous lawsuits against Combs. An unnamed plaintiff accuses Buzbee of attempting to extort him with threats of false allegations. Buzbee has denied these claims, labeling the lawsuit as an intimidation tactic.
