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Difficult jail bird: Diddy accused of trial tampering, prison violations, and blackmail in explosive court filing

Sean “Diddy” Combs faces bombshell allegations of attempting to “corruptly influence” his ongoing sex-trafficking trial.

Prosecutors claim the music mogul has been skirting prison regulations at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, blackmailing victims, and orchestrating a media campaign to sway public opinion, reports Page Six.

Court documents obtained by Page Six allege that Combs, 55, has violated prison protocols by using phone accounts of at least eight other inmates. Prosecutors assert he’s paid these inmates via commissary deposits and payment apps to avoid surveillance of his calls, which include conversations with individuals not approved on his contact list.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 3: The family of Jamel Floyd, a prisoner at the Metropolitan Detention Center federal jail who died four years ago after being pepper sprayed in his cell, release balloons as part of an annual memorial and protest in front of the jail on the anniversary of his death, June 3, 2024 in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Joined by a few supporters, the family is still demanding accountability from the jailers and the Federal Bureau of Prisons for Jamel’s death. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)

Unauthorized Calls and Alleged Rule Breaking

Prosecutors also accuse the “Bad Boy for Life” rapper of using three-way calls to connect with additional individuals during conversations with family or attorneys. This practice, they argue, helps obscure the identities of those he’s contacting — a direct violation of Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) rules.

“The defendant’s repeated circumvention of BOP regulations—starting almost immediately after arriving at MDC—speaks volumes about his ability to comply with any conditions of release,” prosecutors stated.

Claims of Public Relations Manipulation

Beyond the alleged phone violations, Combs is accused of orchestrating a public relations campaign to influence public perception and jury sentiment. Prosecutors highlighted a birthday video posted by his children earlier this month as a prime example, claiming the footage was created under Combs’ “carefully curated direction” to garner sympathy.

“This interference with a fair trial,” they argued, “demonstrates the defendant’s intent to improperly influence the jury pool.”

Alleged Blackmail and Anonymous Publications

Adding to the explosive claims, prosecutors allege that Combs has plans to anonymously release information to aid his defense. They also suggest his actions indicate an intent to blackmail victims and witnesses, pressuring them into silence or testimony favorable to his case.

The allegations follow a months-long investigation that led to Combs’ September arrest in New York City. Authorities raided his homes and gathered evidence supporting charges of alleged sex trafficking and related misconduct.

Page Six reached out to Combs’ representatives for comment, but no response was received at the time of publication.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.

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