Diddy has stated that federal prosecutors are hindering his ability to defend himself by withholding the identities of his accusers in the ongoing criminal case against him. His legal team submitted new documents on Tuesday requesting that a federal judge order the U.S. Attorney’s Office to disclose the names of the anonymous alleged victims mentioned in the indictment. This information, Diddy argues, is crucial for him to specifically address the claims that he “abused, threatened, and coerced” women and others for his sexual gratification.
In the filed documents, Diddy expresses his belief that once the names are disclosed, there will be substantial evidence showing that his interactions with the alleged victims were consensual. He has requested that the federal authorities clarify who is alleging non-consensual acts against him.
The 14-page indictment refers only to “Victim 1,” who is widely believed to be Cassie, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, as mentioned by his attorneys. Diddy’s recent request is focused on identifying any other accusers that the government is using to build its case.
Additionally, Diddy seeks to uncover the names of the accusers due to multiple civil lawsuits initiated by attorney Tony Buzbee, who claims to represent 120 clients related to the allegations against Diddy. His legal team has argued that the federal case has led to numerous allegations from unidentified individuals, noting specifically that six of Buzbee’s clients filed lawsuits on the prior Monday.
Despite Diddy’s request for the identities of the alleged victims due to the “number and anonymity of accusers,” federal prosecutors have reportedly declined to reveal this information at this stage.
Diddy was arrested last month during a raid at a midtown Manhattan hotel and has been held in Brooklyn since, with two bail requests denied by the court. His trial is scheduled for May 2025, and he will remain in custody until then. The Southern District of New York has not provided any comments on this matter.