Federal agents raided Sean “Diddy” Combs’ jail and seized privileged attorney-client materials, his attorneys claim.
The rapper’s attorney, Mark Agnifilo, said Friday that he learned that prosecutors allegedly obtained confidential defense notes from Combs’ cell at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. According to Legal documents obtained by TMZ. Agnifilo said the materials seized include information about defense witnesses and strategies prepared for Combs’ upcoming trial in May.
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 24: (Editorial use only) Sean “Diddy” Combs performs on stage at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. . (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images, iHeartRadio) In his court filing, Agnifilo accused federal officials of calling the alleged search and seizure “an outrageous government act that amounted to a substantial due process violation.” “An act,” the media reported.
The attorney claims that federal agents admitted to possessing notes allegedly taken from Combs’ cell, and that the alleged search violates the rapper’s Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment rights. claimed to be infringing.
Combs’ lawyers also said the notes could have been turned over to trial prosecutors and used in legal filings aimed at detaining Combs, the newspaper reported.
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 24: (Editorial use only) Sean “Diddy” Combs performs on stage at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. . (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Mr. Agnifilo requested an immediate hearing to address the issue, including who authorized the search of Mr. Combs’ cell, who decided what materials to confiscate, and who ordered the federal government to identify the items allegedly seized. He called for accountability from federal officials regarding what they handed over to the DA’s office.
He also asked who allegedly provided the materials to trial prosecutors and who made the decision to withhold details of the seizure from Combs, including what specifically was photographed, the report said. It is reported that efforts are being made to determine whether the (Related: Mogul’s son appears to have taken over Instagram page as fans call for “Free Diddy”)
