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Judge Denies Combs' Gag Order Request
A federal judge rejected Sean "Diddy" Combs' attempt to silence potential witnesses in his sex trafficking case, citing the alleged victims' First Amendment rights. Combs also filed a new bail request, claiming new information undermines the prosecution's case.
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Sean "Diddy" CombsArun Subramanian
- What prompted Combs' legal team to seek a gag order?
- Combs' legal team sought a gag order to prevent witnesses and their lawyers from speaking publicly following several civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and media interviews by a witness after testifying before a grand jury.
- What conditions were included in Combs' latest bail proposal?
- Combs' proposed bail package includes a $50 million bond co-signed by family members, house arrest with GPS monitoring, and 24/7 private security. Visits would be limited to lawyers and family, unlike his previous proposal.
- What new arguments did Combs' legal team present in their bail request?
- Combs' legal team filed a new bail request, claiming new information undermines the prosecution's allegations that Combs forced women into drug-fueled sexual acts. They also pointed out that the conditions in the Metropolitan Detention Center hinder his ability to prepare for trial.
- How did the judge balance Combs' rights with those of the alleged victims?
- The judge, Arun Subramanian, balanced Combs' right to a fair trial with the First Amendment rights of the alleged victims, stating that a general restriction on expression would silence individuals possibly unrelated to the case.
- Why did a federal judge deny Sean Combs' request to silence potential witnesses?
- A federal judge denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' request to silence potential witnesses in his sex trafficking case, prioritizing the alleged victim's First Amendment rights.