Prosecutors Refute Diddy’s Allegation of Cassie Assault Video Leak by Government Agents

Sean “Diddy”Combs faces serious allegations as prosecutors push back against his legal team’s claims regarding the alleged leak of a controversial video featuring an incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. The footage, recorded in 2016, resurfaced when CNN obtained and published it in May 2024, showcasing Combs allegedly assaulting Ventura at the Intercontinental Hotel in California.

The video portrays Combs dragging Ventura through the hotel lobby as she attempted to escape, and it also shows him physically assaulting her near an elevator. In a documented response submitted to the Manhattan federal court on October 30, Diddy’s lawyers accused the government of leaking this damaging footage to undermine his defense.

“The videotape was leaked to CNN for one reason alone: to mortally wound the reputation and the prospect of Sean Combs successfully defending himself against these allegations,”claimed his legal representatives.

In contrast, prosecutors firmly denied any involvement in the leak, asserting that they didn’t possess the video at the time CNN published it. They suggested that Combs’ legal team already knew this but attempted to manipulate the narrative to hinder the jury’s access to pivotal evidence.

“Without any factual basis, the leak motion seeks to suppress highly probative evidence by claiming it was grand jury material leaked by government agents,”the prosecution stated, emphasizing that the video had never been obtained through any grand jury process.

Moreover, prosecutors have refused to disclose the identities of Combs’ alleged sexual assault victims. Diddy’s legal team previously sought this information, arguing that without it, they would be unable to mount a proper defense. However, the government has expressed concerns about the safety of these individuals, citing Combs’ past history of violence and his attempted obstruction of justice as reasons for their refusal.

Concerns of Prejudicial Leaks Surrounding Diddy’s Case

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Diddy’s legal representation has called for an investigation into the alleged dissemination of evidence by federal authorities, arguing that these leaks, including the viral Cassie Ventura video, serve to prejudice public opinion and jeopardize Combs’ right to a fair trial. In an official court filing dated October 9, attorney Marc Agnifilo articulated concerns over “a series of unlawful government leaks”that have led to detrimental pre-trial publicity.

Agnifilo cited the CNN video leak as “the most egregious example”of this trend, suggesting that it was one of many attempts by the government to damage Diddy’s reputation before he even steps foot in the courtroom. He further asserted that the government appeared to strategically leak information without accountability.

“While the government’s misconduct in this case is particularly egregious, it is unfortunately part of a trend in this district — the government has learned that it can strategically leak information with impunity,” Agnifilo wrote in his court filing.

In discussing the implications of the leaked video, Agnifilo expressed concern over its use, stating:

“Rather than using the videotape as trial evidence, alongside other contextually relevant materials, the agents misused it in the most prejudicial and damaging way possible,”highlighting the potential harm to Diddy’s defense.

In light of these developments, Combs’ legal team has requested a gag order to prevent further dissemination of such leaks and to bar prosecutors from referencing the leaked material during the upcoming trial. They are also seeking a separate hearing to investigate these claims and to allow the defense to gather additional evidence related to the alleged leaks from law enforcement and prosecutors.

Currently, Sean “Diddy”Combs remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center, awaiting his trial, which is scheduled for May 5, 2025, as reported by ABC News.

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