Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs recently asked a judge for a gag order, claiming that grand jury witnesses are making false allegations against the disgraced music mogul.
Diddy’s defense team is seeking to limit the speech of a man named Courtney Burgess and her attorney Ariel Mitchell, who have spoken extensively to the media outside of court. According to reports, Diddy’s legal team filed documents in court on Sunday asking the judge to expedite action on Diddy’s motion for a gag order. TMZ. They claimed it was an “extortion scam” and accused the government of fueling conspiracy theories about the rapper, according to TMZ.
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 19: Sean Combs attends the ‘Lawless’ premiere at the Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Toni Anne Barson/FilmMagic) Getty Images
Diddy’s lawyers argued that Burgess’ claims were false and defamatory, affecting his right to a fair trial.
According to TMZ, Burgess said she was called to testify against Diddy because she claimed to have videos of him and his celebrity friends.
Burgess gave multiple interviews in the days leading up to the filing of the gag order.
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 28: Sean Combs attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV.com)
Diddy’s defense team maintained his innocence as investigations into allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault of men, women and minors continue.
The singer remains in jail after being arrested in September on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation for prostitution.
He is being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center while awaiting trial after being denied bail twice. (Related: Witness in Diddy case claims he has recordings showing 8 celebrities being drugged and assaulted)
Numerous civil and criminal lawsuits have been filed against the star. This clinical trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025.
