Diddy is expressing concern that federal prosecutors are hindering his ability to prepare a defense by not disclosing the identities of the individuals accusing him in his criminal case. His legal team submitted new documents requesting that a federal judge instruct the U.S. Attorney’s Office to reveal the names of the unnamed alleged victims mentioned in the indictment. Diddy believes that knowing these names would allow him to specifically address claims that he “abused, threatened, and coerced” women to fulfill his sexual desires.
In the documents, Diddy asserts that once the names are made public, he expects to present substantial evidence indicating that his interactions with the alleged victims were consensual. He is seeking clarification on who is making these non-consensual claims.
The indictment currently refers to one individual as “Victim 1,” who is believed to be Cassie, Diddy’s former girlfriend, as indicated by his attorneys. However, Diddy’s latest request focuses on uncovering the identities of any other accusers that the federal government is relying on for the case.
In addition, Diddy’s legal team cites the proliferation of civil lawsuits filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, who claims to represent 120 clients against him. Diddy’s attorneys argue that the ongoing federal case has led to a significant number of allegations from unnamed complainants, noting that six of Buzbee’s clients filed lawsuits recently.
Diddy has requested federal prosecutors to name the alleged victims due to the “number and anonymity of accusers,” but these requests have been met with refusal so far. Last month, Diddy was arrested during a raid at a midtown Manhattan hotel where he was staying. Since his arrest, he has been detained in Brooklyn, with the court denying his attempts to secure bail. His trial is scheduled to commence in May 2025, and he will remain in custody until then. The Southern District of New York has not provided any comment on the matter.