Sean “Diddy” Combs has won a small but significant step in his fight against alleged leaks to the media, as a federal judge ordered prosecutors to produce a sworn affidavit affirming they are not the source of leaked information.
development comes after Diddy’s attorneys accused federal agents and prosecutors of improperly disclosing details to the press. They argued that the alleged leaks have fueled a wave of prejudicial media coverage, posing a severe threat to the Hip-Hop mogul’s right to a fair trial. Among the claims leveled by the defense is the accusation that a 2016 surveillance video depicting Diddy attacking a former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, was leaked by individuals tied to the case.
Prosecutors, however, have firmly denied the allegations, calling Diddy’s claims “grasping at straws” in a series of responses submitted to the Court. They have argued that there is no evidence to suggest improper disclosure of grand jury materials and insist that the 2016 video was sourced outside the federal investigation.
Additionally, prosecutors say concerns over protecting victims and witnesses are paramount, citing the risk of intimidation or tampering as a reason for withholding certain details.