Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has scrutinized video evidence central to the hip-hop mogul’s ongoing legal battle, asserting that the footage supports his innocence rather than implicating him. The videos, described by prosecutors as depicting so-called “freak offs,” were reviewed under strict supervision, but Combs’ attorneys maintain they show no signs of criminal activity.
In a filing submitted to New York federal court on Tuesday, Combs’ lawyers urged Judge Arun Subramanian to allow electronic copies of the videos for their defense preparations. They argue the footage, reviewed in November and December, portrays “six unequivocally consensual sexual encounters” involving “Victim-1,” identified in prior filings as Cassie Ventura, Combs’ ex-girlfriend. According to the filing, Ventura’s legal team handed over the videos to federal authorities.
The government’s initial conditions for accessing the evidence allegedly requested to safeguard Ventura’s privacy were labeled restrictive by Combs’ legal team. They claimed the limitations could impede their defense efforts and requested the court modify the protective order to grant full access to electronic copies.
The videos, Combs’ attorneys contend, disprove allegations of coercion or violence.
“These are not recordings of sex parties, nor do they feature secret cameras, minors, or any illegal conduct,” the filing emphasized. “The footage shows consensual encounters among adults, countering the government’s narrative.”
Combs faces charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and other allegations tied to what prosecutors described as orchestrated “freak offs.” The government alleges he used threats, coercion, and incriminating recordings to manipulate victims, further claiming these sessions were recorded and used as leverage. Evidence reportedly includes dozens of videos seized from his Los Angeles and Miami homes, along with 90 devices such as phones and laptops.
Combs’ team intends to analyze and enhance the video’s quality, arguing they lack evidence of coercion, intoxication, or manipulation. Despite multiple denied bail requests, Combs remains in custody, awaiting his trial set for May 5. He continues to deny all allegations amidst numerous civil lawsuits spanning decades of alleged misconduct.
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