Sean “Diddy” Combs is under scrutiny by federal prosecutors for allegedly paying other inmates to access their phone accounts and orchestrating a social media campaign to influence public opinion and obstruct justice before his upcoming trial on racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
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In a recent court filing accessed by Rolling Stone, prosecutors in the Southern District of New York accuse the music mogul, now housed in a federal detention center in Brooklyn, of violating jail regulations by using other inmates’ phone accounts to make calls since his arrest on September 16 in Manhattan. The prosecutors claim to have recordings of these calls.
The filing states, “Seemingly to avoid law enforcement monitoring, the defendant uses other inmates’ PAC numbers to make phone calls to both approved and unapproved contacts. To gain access, the defendant directs others to pay the inmates through payment processing apps and BOP commissary account deposits.”
Prosecutors are urging the judge to deny Combs’ request for release on bond pending his May 5 trial, citing his continued obstructive behavior. Despite two previous bond denials, Combs is making a third attempt with a $50 million bail proposal.
The prosecutors argue that Combs has engaged in a pattern of obstructive conduct, including orchestrating social media campaigns, leaking materials, and contacting witnesses through intermediaries.
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Prosecutors claim that a video posted on Combs’ Instagram account, where his children wished him a happy birthday while he was on a jail call, was part of a carefully planned social media campaign to influence potential jurors in his case.
Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, is confident in his innocence according to his representatives. They assert that the legal process will reveal the truth and exonerate him from the charges of sexual assault and trafficking.
Despite his team’s arguments for release to prepare for trial, prosecutors maintain that Combs’ behavior indicates a lack of trustworthiness. Allegations include paying a witness for a public statement and instructing others to contact individuals not on his approved list.
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If convicted, Combs faces a minimum of 15 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life behind bars.
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Combs’ legal battle continues as prosecutors present evidence of his alleged attempts to manipulate the legal process. The upcoming trial will determine his fate in the face of serious charges.
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FAQs:
Q: What charges is Sean “Diddy” Combs facing?
A: Combs is facing charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Q: What are prosecutors alleging against Combs?
A: Prosecutors allege that Combs has been attempting to influence public opinion and obstruct justice ahead of his trial.
Q: What penalties could Combs face if convicted?
A: If convicted, Combs could be sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life behind bars.
Credit: www.rollingstone.com
