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    Diddy loses gag bid over alleged government leaks

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    Sean “Diddy” Combs lawyers lose bid to impose gag order on government agencies involved in his federal investigation blackmail and sex trafficking criminal caseCombs’ team has Accused of leaking information per.

    In the decision reviewed by USA TODAY on Friday, Judge Arun Subramanian refused to accept any of the verdicts presented by the prosecution and defense. Instead, he wrote, both sides are expected to comply with existing laws that prohibit attorneys, investigators and government officials from disclosing grand jury hearings and disclosing nonpublic information that could hinder a fair trial.

    “To be clear, this order is not based on a finding of any wrongdoing to date, as the Court has made no findings at this point regarding defendant’s allegations that information about the case was leaked,” Subramanian wrote. . “The purpose of this order is to ensure that nothing happens that would hinder a fair trial from now on.”

    Combs’ attorney declined to comment when reached by USA TODAY.

    Earlier this month, Combs’ lawyers asked the judge to issue an order banning federal employees from disclosing evidence to the media that they said “undermines Mr. Combs’ right to a fair trial.” The defense and U.S. attorneys discussed the issue but could not agree on the language of the joint resolution, instead submitting their own individual proposals.

    Federal judge vows to ‘take appropriate action’ against leaks

    Combs’ team drew the judge’s attention to this point in a letter Friday: a New York Post article It was published that day and purportedly quoted “a federal law enforcement source involved in the investigation” commenting on Combs’ alleged escapades.

    “These statements are clearly inappropriate if made by an agent involved in the investigation or prosecution of this case,” Subramanian wrote. “This order directs the Government to inform agencies involved in this case or related investigation of their obligations under “Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e) and U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern New York Civil Rule 23.1” and forward this order to them.”

    The judge added: “The court will take appropriate action in the event of any breach of the rules.”

    Combs’ team’s request for an evidentiary hearing to examine the government’s allegations of misconduct is still pending.

    As stated in a letter filed with the court earlier this month, Combs’ team has alleged that since March the government “strategically leaked confidential grand jury materials and information, including the 2016 Intercontinental videotape, to bias the public and potential jurors against Bay ” he believes. .

    This, they wrote, increased “public hostility toward Mr. Combs prior to trial.” In May, CNN published 2016 hotel security footage It shows Combs kicking, hitting and dragging his ex-girlfriend Cassie Near the elevators of a hotel. Combs in a video, He apologized for his “inexcusable” behavior; Her attorneys testified that the abuse was the result of a toxic relationship rather than evidence of sex trafficking.

    hip-hop superstar arrested at a hotel in Manhattan on September 16 and taken to court the next day on charges of prostitution, sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation. Investigators say the 54-year-old man carefully planned using his financial position and status in the entertainment industry to “gratify his sexual desires” through a “repetitive and widely known” pattern of abuse.

    sent to prison Special Housing Unit at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention CenterHe has since maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to all federal criminal charges and denying any alleged wrongdoing. increase in legal cases against him last year.

    All attempts by Combs to have him released from prison until his May 5 hearing have been rejected so far. They are seeking a decision from an appeals court to overturn the decision Decision to reject the September 18 request He will be released from prison on conditions including $50 million bail.

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