Diddy has expressed frustration with federal prosecutors, claiming they are obstructing his ability to defend himself by withholding the identities of his accusers in the ongoing criminal case against him. His legal team submitted new documentation on Tuesday, requesting that a federal judge compel the U.S. Attorney’s Office to disclose the names of the anonymous alleged victims mentioned in the indictment. This would allow him to directly contest allegations of having “abused, threatened, and coerced” women and others for his sexual gratification.
In the legal filing, Diddy argues that once the names are disclosed, there would be substantial evidence demonstrating that his interactions with the alleged victims were consensual. He seeks clarity from the prosecutors regarding the individuals making claims of non-consensual conduct.
According to reports, the 14-page indictment references “Victim 1,” who is widely believed to be his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, based on context. Diddy’s request specifically seeks the identities of any additional accusers that federal prosecutors are using to support their case against him.
Another factor prompting Diddy’s push for the names to be revealed is the mounting number of civil lawsuits filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, who now represents 120 clients against him. Diddy’s team noted that the federal case has led to a significant increase in allegations from unnamed individuals. They highlighted that six of Buzbee’s clients filed lawsuits just on Monday.
Diddy stated that due to the “number and anonymity of accusers,” his attorneys have made official requests for federal prosecutors to identify the alleged victims, but these requests have been denied “at this stage.”
Last month, Diddy was arrested during a raid at a hotel in midtown Manhattan, and since then, he has been detained in Brooklyn. His attempts to secure bail have been rejected by the court on two occasions. His trial is scheduled to commence in May 2025, and he will remain incarcerated until then. The Southern District of New York has chosen not to comment on the matter.