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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces Federal Sex Trafficking Charges, Denied Bail Ahead of May Trial

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces serious federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, amid accusations he led a pattern of abuse and coercion against women for over a decade. According to an indictment, Combs allegedly employed a network of associates to intimidate victims and keep them silent through acts such as kidnapping, arson, and physical violence. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty, appeared in Manhattan federal court where Judge Arun Subramanian set a trial date for May.

The legal proceedings follow Combs' arrest on September 16, which led to the seizure of 96 electronic devices from his residences in Miami, Los Angeles, and a private airport in Florida. Prosecutors highlighted the significance of these devices, stating that eight of them contained over 90 terabytes of data. "The volume of information is extraordinary," Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson remarked, explaining delays in processing the evidence.

At a recent court hearing, Combs' legal team attempted to deflect accusations against him by pointing to a leaked video aired by CNN in May. The footage allegedly shows Combs assaulting his former protege and girlfriend, singer Cassie, in a hotel hallway in 2016. Combs later posted a video on social media expressing regret, stating, “I was disgusted when I did it...I’m disgusted now.” His lawyers, however, accused the Department of Homeland Security of leaking the video, which they say has tainted public opinion. “These government leaks have led to damaging, highly prejudicial pretrial publicity that can only taint the jury pool and deprive Mr. Combs of his right to a fair trial,” they argued in court.

Federal prosecutors responded, denying that they had possession of the video before CNN aired it. They further emphasized the seriousness of the charges and the risk Combs poses if released, prompting the judge to enforce a gag order on both parties to limit public statements related to the case.

Efforts to secure bail for Combs have repeatedly failed. Judges previously rejected a $50 million bail package that included home detention and electronic monitoring, citing the potential risk of witness tampering. Combs' legal team contends that the proposed bail package would sufficiently mitigate any risk, claiming that the court’s prior decisions reflected “exaggerated rhetoric” from the prosecution. They urged the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn these bail rulings, arguing that Combs would be unable to pose a danger or contact witnesses under house arrest.

The charges against Combs stem from alleged incidents dating back to 2008. Prosecutors claim that the evidence they’ve gathered reveals a “disturbing pattern” of criminal behavior orchestrated over several years, including explicit digital records. The court has set additional deadlines for both the prosecution and defense to submit pre-trial arguments, while the defense has requested an expedited trial start date in April.

Despite his legal troubles, Combs appeared unfazed in court, hugging his lawyers and engaging them with a smile. Judge Subramanian has set a further hearing for December, though his appearance may be waived if both parties agree.

As the case progresses, the court will continue to examine the extensive digital evidence gathered, with the defense and prosecution preparing for what promises to be a high-profile trial.
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