Sean "Diddy" Combs, the renowned music mogul, has accused U.S. prosecutors of spying on him while he remains incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The allegations have sparked significant controversy and have been described by his legal team as "outrageous government conduct."
Combs, who was arrested in September on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, has consistently pleaded not guilty. Despite his efforts to secure bail, he has been denied release three times, with the court citing a "serious risk of witness tampering."
In a recent filing obtained by PEOPLE magazine, Diddy's lawyers assert that the government is exploiting his detention to invade his confidential communications with his legal counsel. "The evidence shows the government is using Mr. Combs’ detention to spy on him," the defense claims. They further allege that during a search of his cell, federal investigators photographed Combs' handwritten notes, which were then sent to prosecutors. His legal team argues that this constitutes a blatant violation of his rights.
Judge Arun Subramanian, overseeing the case, has ruled that any evidence obtained from the jail sweep will not be considered in future hearings. However, despite this legal victory, Combs remains behind bars, with his trial scheduled for May 2025.
Prosecutors have defended their actions, stating that the search was part of a routine, safety-related sweep and not specifically targeted at Combs. They maintain that any potentially privileged materials were reviewed by a separate "filter team" to ensure attorney-client privilege was respected.
As the legal battle continues, Diddy's defense is doubling down on claims of racial bias, describing the prosecution as "racially motivated."
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