Diddy’s ‘decades-long pattern of violence’ revealed, prosecutors insist ‘he must be detained’

Prosecutors suggested Sean “Diddy” Combs had a “decades-long pattern of violence” and a “history of obstructive conduct” to convince a magistrate to deny his request for bail.

Last Friday, November 22, the 55-year-old rapper appeared in Manhattan federal court to request parole. While awaiting trial on federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution, Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He vehemently denied all these allegations and pleaded not guilty.

US Attorney Damian Williams and his team responded to Combs’ request for release on $50 million bail in a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, obtained by The Mirror US.

The letter stated that the defendant’s history of obstructive behavior was an integral part of his prolonged pattern of violence. To comprehensively analyze his dangerousness under the Bail Reform Act, his obstructive conduct must be assessed alongside his obstructive conduct. An assessment of his persistent obstructive and violent behavior demonstrates that the appropriate presumption of detention cannot be rebutted in these circumstances.

The bail proposal submitted by the accused would fail to sufficiently ensure the safety of the community, particularly in light of the accused’s continued attempts to obstruct this matter, and would not adequately mitigate the risk leakage. Therefore, defendant’s new application for bail must be denied.

The prosecution alleged in the letter that Combs’ “obstructive acts” demonstrated a “persistent and brazen effort to inappropriately interfere in this criminal matter.”

They then provided examples of the rapper’s alleged obstruction, such as using “multiple unauthorized means of communication” while incarcerated.

“Even after defense counsel testified that the defendant stopped using ContactMeASAP, he continued to use the ContactMeASAP account of at least one other inmate, sending messages to a family member as recently as until November 24, 2024,” Williams wrote.

The U.S. Attorney also alleged that Combs “directed family members and third parties to contact multiple victims and potential witnesses” during his time at MDC.

The letter accused Combs of providing these instructions via “unauthorized means of communication” and using “coded language.”

In a letter, prosecutors argued that Comb’s conduct should bar him from parole.

Their claim indicated that over the years, the defendant’s physical and sexual abuse manifested itself in many forms, often within the context of prolonged romantic relationships. A recurring pattern emerged: the defendant persistently and systematically forced women to satisfy his sexual desires.

The letter stated that the accused frequently committed acts of violence against women in private, including throwing them to the ground, dragging them by their hair, kicking them, shoving them, hitting them and slapping them.

The indictment letter accused the owner of Bad Boy Records of extorting, coercing and manipulating women.

They said he forced the women to use intimidation, including brandishing guns, making threats, showing up at their homes unexpectedly and attempting to force entry by beating the door. door with a hammer on one occasion. In addition to his romantic companions, the defendant also subjected his colleagues to physical violence. Former employees recounted instances where the accused made death threats, threw objects, and physically assaulted them, as well as witnessing similar acts of violence toward others.

Defendant’s obstructive conduct must be evaluated in light of this significant history of violence. Collectively, the government established defendant’s dangerousness through clear and convincing evidence.

On Monday, Combs’ legal team submitted a letter to Judge Subramanian, arguing that “the relentless barrage of negative publicity has destroyed his reputation and will make it virtually impossible for him to receive a fair trial,” according to Us every week.

In the letter, they argued that Combs did not have to passively accept all of this. He has the right to a fair trial and the constitutional right to defend himself. The government’s claims that he asked his children to post birthday wishes on Instagram and that he does not have the right to publicly express his belief that this matter is motivated by racism constitute an illegal attempt to repress it.

The subject has sparked numerous controversies on social networks.

@JusticeForAll tweeted: “If these allegations are true, Diddy must be held accountable.” Conversely, @InnocentUntilProven commented: “Let’s not rush to judgment; everyone deserves a fair trial. » User @MusicFanatic expressed shock, saying, “I can’t believe these accusations against someone I looked up to.”

Meanwhile, @LegalEagle noted: “The legal process must be able to proceed without public interference. » User @SurvivorSupport stressed: “We must support the victims and ensure justice is served. » Finally, @MediaCritic asked: “Does media coverage influence public perception before the trial?

The court’s decision on Combs’ bail request is still pending as court proceedings move forward.

Business Times has reached out to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ camp for comment.