Sean “Diddy” Combs, currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is facing fresh accusations of attempting to obstruct justice and tamper with witness testimony. According to court documents filed on Nov. 15, the 55-year-old music mogul allegedly utilized unauthorized methods of communication and enlisted his children in a social media campaign aimed at influencing public opinion and a potential jury.
Prosecutors claim that Combs used other inmates’ phone access codes and employed an unauthorized messaging platform, ContactMeASAP, to reach individuals, including witnesses and attorneys not approved on his contact list. He also allegedly directed third-party payments to inmates whose phone accounts he accessed. Additionally, Combs is accused of making three-way calls to conceal the identities of individuals on the line.
The court filing states that Combs organized a birthday-themed social media campaign featuring his children, who posted a video of themselves celebrating and calling him in prison. Prosecutors argue this effort was orchestrated to influence potential jurors. Combs allegedly monitored the analytics of the video, assessing its reach and potential impact.
Prosecutors also allege that Combs attempted to anonymously leak materials favorable to his defense, furthering his efforts to shape public perception. “The defendant has engaged in a relentless course of obstructive conduct designed to subvert the integrity of these proceedings,” the filing states.
These new allegations come as prosecutors oppose Combs’ third attempt to secure bail, filed on Nov. 8. Two previous bail requests were denied by federal judges, who cited concerns over potential witness tampering and flight risk.
Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution, is accused of organizing events referred to as “freak offs,” where women were allegedly coerced into sexual acts. His defense team maintains that some of the accusations stem from consensual relationships, referencing a 2016 video mentioned in the indictment as evidence.
Despite his lawyers’ efforts, including a proposed $50 million bail package, prosecutors argue that Combs remains a danger to others and continues to engage in obstructive behavior. His trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025.
Combs’ legal team has not yet commented on the latest allegations.
