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In a new development, disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has brought serious charges against the federal government.
According to a report from Page Six on Wednesday, the rapper’s legal team has accused the Feds of “orchestrating” the leak of a video showing him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura in an ongoing legal battle .
The surveillance clip was released in early May. Given its shocking context, the clip became one of the focuses of Diddy’s prosecution.
Combs’ lawyer confirmed that the video was released to CNN by a government agency. It also added that the move was made to “hurt” Diddy’s reputation and his chances of defending his position against the allegations.
The legal documents claim that instead of using the video as evidence, the clip was misused in a damaging, prejudicial manner. Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, Diddy’s lawyers, asked for the video to be removed if a government agent really orchestrated the leak of the clip.
The legal team also drew the attention of the Department of Homeland Security in the documents, claiming that an earlier investigative search of Diddy’s assets on March 25 was an act intended to incite “flash news coverage”. trend in the media”.
Attorneys also point to government misconduct and see the expose as a trend in the District.
“This court should exercise its authority to prohibit ill-advised tactics that seriously undermine the right of criminal defendants to a fair trial,” they added.
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