Diddy cannot stay out of trouble, even behind bars.
The Bad Boy founder now faces accusations of manipulating witnesses and shaping public opinion from his jail cell as he prepares for a high-stakes sex trafficking trial. Prosecutors claim the 55-year-old influence reaches beyond the walls of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he has been held since his September arrest.
According to a Manhattan federal court filing, Diddy has used recorded jail calls to urge family members to contact potential victims and witnesses, crafting “narratives” to sway jurors in his favor. Prosecutors argue that these efforts reveal a pattern of behavior designed to undermine the judicial process.
“The defendant has shown repeatedly — even while in custody — that he will flagrantly and repeatedly flout rules in order to improperly impact the outcome of his case,” prosecutors wrote, asserting that his actions suggest a willingness to blackmail or coerce witnesses.
Despite pleading not guilty to allegations of coercion, abuse, and silencing victims through violence and blackmail, Diddy’s latest $50 million bail proposal faces fierce opposition. Prosecutors highlight his alleged attempts to orchestrate a birthday social media campaign to influence jurors, monitoring engagement metrics and strategizing with family members on how to maximize its impact.
“Explicitly discussed with his family how to ensure that the video had his desired effect on potential jury members in this case,” prosecutors alleged.
This is Diddy’s third bail request. His defense team claims new evidence justifies his release ahead of the May 5th trial. However, prosecutors countered that the evidence was already available during previous bail applications.
“The defendant’s efforts to obstruct the integrity of this proceeding also include relentless efforts to contact potential witnesses, including victims of his abuse who could provide powerful testimony against him,” prosecutors wrote.
As the hearing approaches, two judges have already determined Diddy poses both a danger to the community and a flight risk. The case remains fraught with high drama, legal battles, and a growing sense that even behind bars, Diddy remains a powerful figure capable of shaping the narrative to his advantage.
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