Monday, November 4, 2024- Music mogul Diddy’s legal team has filed a request for a gag order aimed at limiting public statements made by potential witnesses and their attorneys outside of court.
The motion, submitted on Sunday, comes in response to concerns regarding
witness Courtney Burgess, who has recently spoken to the media about his
testimony.
Diddy’s attorneys are urging the judge to expedite the motion, citing
multiple interviews given by Burgess in which he claims to possess damaging
videos involving Diddy and other celebrities. Diddy’s team has vehemently
denied these allegations, labeling them as false and defamatory.
In an encounter with TMZ, Burgess and his lawyer, Ariel Mitchell,
discussed the nature of his testimony, claiming he was called to testify due to
knowledge of these purportedly incriminating videos. Diddy’s legal
representatives argue that such claims should be treated as an "extortion
scam," asserting that the government’s failure to do so is exacerbating
online conspiracy theories and jeopardizing Diddy’s right to a fair trial.
Diddy has been under investigation for nearly a year, facing serious
allegations including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud
or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His legal team
contends that the allegations known as "Freak Offs" do not involve
men, minors, or parties, countering reports from certain media outlets that
have inaccurately characterized the situation.
Currently incarcerated at MDC Brooklyn, Diddy is awaiting trial as civil
litigants continue to file lawsuits against him. The legal battle unfolds
amidst significant public scrutiny and media attention, further complicating
the circumstances surrounding the case.
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