Embattled mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is calling on the government to disclose the identities of his alleged victims in his ongoing sex trafficking and racketeering case.
In a filing submitted on Tuesday, October 15, Diddy’s legal team requested Judge Arun Subramanian compel prosecutors to reveal the names of the accusers referenced in the indictment. They argue that this disclosure is essential for Diddy to adequately prepare his defense as the case progresses toward trial.
According to reports, Diddy’s attorneys contend that the lack of clarity from the government hampers his ability to understand which specific allegations are being relied upon in the case. They point out that, aside from one identified individual, referred to as Victim-1, Diddy is left guessing about the identities of the other alleged victims. His lawyers assert that this situation creates an unfair disadvantage for him.
Victim-1 is widely believed to be the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie, who was the first to accuse him of sex trafficking and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed last November. Following that lawsuit, Diddy reportedly settled for $30 million but maintained his innocence regarding wrongdoing.
The filing also emphasizes that the evidence against Diddy will demonstrate that the so-called “freak off” sex parties he allegedly hosted were consensual events. His attorneys claim that there will be substantial evidence showcasing consensual sexual activities, complicating the situation further as Diddy struggles to discern which of his past partners now allege coercion.
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Moreover, the defense argues that withholding the accusers’ identities places Diddy in a challenging legal position. Unlike the plaintiffs and their attorneys, who can freely make statements to the press, Diddy is restricted by legal rules because he lacks clarity on which allegations the government has substantiated.
As of now, neither the prosecution nor the judge has responded to Diddy’s demand for the identities of his alleged victims. He faces multiple charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
