Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers seek gag order, citing 'improper' pretrial publicity
SUMMARY
Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team is seeking a gag order to prevent potential witnesses from making public statements that they argue compromise his right to a fair trial. His attorneys, Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, argue that recent media coverage—spurred by statements from a music producer claiming to possess a video of Combs involved in sexual assaults—has unfairly influenced public opinion and damaged the integrity of the grand jury proceedings. Combs is currently facing serious criminal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. Prosecutors have opposed the gag order, noting that plaintiffs in civil lawsuits related to these accusations fall outside the criminal court's jurisdiction. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies allegations made by civil accusers. His attorneys emphasize that ongoing public comments from potential witnesses could impact the fairness of his trial.
