Diddy is reportedly having trouble accessing his assigned government laptop while in custody and the feds are illegally monitoring his communications.
Dated Wednesday, December 4, the letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian states that prosecutors and the correctional facility where Diddy is currently being held, MDC, did not allow access to the computer. his personality.
According to legal documents sent via HipHopDX by the disgraced music mogul’s lawyer, “Two months after he was charged and detained, on November 25, 2024, the government provided MDC with a laptop that Mr. Combs could use to review discovery, retrieve notes related to his case, and assist in his defense.”
“In the nine days since then, Mr. Combs has still not been provided with a laptop despite numerous requests from the defense attorney.”
Lawyers also revealed that the “I Need A Girl” rapper was given only two limited options when using the laptop: using it in the facility’s video conference room, depending on the status of the laptop. available to staff or within designated legal visitation areas. during specific hours.
“These restrictions are unacceptable and… significantly limit Mr. Combs’s time spent using the laptop.”
Furthermore, MDC is reportedly asking Diddy to choose between consulting with his legal team and accessing the device.
Diddy’s legal representatives also raised concerns in the letter alleging that MDC shared attorney visitation forms with prosecutors without appropriate oversight.
The documents in question, reported by AllHipHop, contain information about individuals Diddy interacted with in connection with his legal defense, which could be considered confidential documents. They protested that these proceedings violated his right to a due process hearing.
“Those with whom Mr. Combs meets in connection with his legal defense – including potential experts and investigators – may all be privileged. Even without privilege, the level of scrutiny This would violate due process and hinder his ability to prepare a defense.”
“There is no conceivable reason why the government should know who Mr. Combs meets with and when in connection with his legal defense.”
A formal request was made for MDC to stop the practice of sharing attorney visitation records with prosecutors.
“There is no conceivable reason why the government should know who Mr. Combs meets with and when in connection with his legal defense.”
“Accordingly, we respectfully request that the Court direct MDC to (1) provide Mr. Combs with the laptop that was prepared and provided by the government, and allow him to use it within the unit; and (2) stop sending government copies of attorney visitation forms.”
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