Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo is adamant that the federal authorities targeted the music mogul to bring down a successful Black man. In a recent interview, Agnifilo spoke out about the case, suggesting that racism may have played a role in Diddy’s legal troubles.
Insight from Diddy’s Attorney
On Sept. 26, TMZ released a clip of their interview with Agnifilo, featured in the documentary The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment. During the interview, Agnifilo expressed his belief that racism was a factor in the case against Diddy.
“Let’s shift our focus to the government. In my opinion, historically, they have not been supportive of successful Black men,” Agnifilo stated in the video. “It seems like they are targeting a successful Black man with this case.”
He continued, “The government is examining his businesses, his taxes, everything. His businesses are in order, he pays his taxes. So, what’s left? They want to invade his privacy, maybe because they don’t approve of his personal life.”
Agnifilo has been vocal about Diddy’s case since the music mogul’s arrest and indictment for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for prostitution. Many of his statements have come from the documentary interview. Recently, Agnifilo made headlines for defending Diddy’s possession of 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lube found during a raid on his properties in March.
Potential Civil Suits for Diddy
Aside from the criminal charges, Diddy is also facing multiple civil lawsuits. The number of cases could exceed 100, as attorney Tony Buzbee announced that he represents 120 individuals planning to sue Diddy and his associates for sexual abuse. The youngest alleged victim was reportedly 9 years old at the time of the incident.
In response to the allegations, Diddy’s team released a statement denying the claims. “Mr. Combs denies any accusations of sexual abuse, including those involving minors. He looks forward to proving his innocence in court based on evidence,” the statement read.
Watch Diddy’s lawyer discuss the criminal case in the video below.
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FAQs
Q: What are the charges against Diddy?
A: Diddy is facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for prostitution.
Q: How many civil suits is Diddy facing?
A: Diddy is potentially facing over 100 civil suits, with 120 individuals represented by attorney Tony Buzbee.
Q: What is Diddy’s response to the allegations?
A: Diddy’s legal team has denied all claims of sexual abuse, emphasizing his intention to prove his innocence in court.
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