Sean “Diddy” Combs will reportedly reject a plea deal in his federal indictment for sex crimes and racketeering if prosecutors offer him one.
The embattled rapper’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, said that the “Bad Boy For Life” rapper “believes he’s innocent” and would seek to prove his case in court.
Authorities have already contacted more than 50 witnesses and served 300 warrants as they attempt to go after others linked to Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Diddy Would Reject A Plea Deal, Lawyer Claims
Amid his stay at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, Diddy’s attorney, Agnifilo, disclosed that the embattled music mogul would likely not accept a plea deal from the government as he remains firm on proving his innocence.
Agnifilo made the remarks in TMZ‘s “The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment,” where he noted that Diddy’s acceptance of a plea deal was not up to him.
“It’s up to Mr. Combs, and I don’t see it happening because he believes he’s innocent,” the attorney said. “And what’s more, he believes that he needs to stand up not just for himself — for his family and for everybody who’s been targeted by the federal government.”
“He feels an obligation to those people to say, ‘You know what, maybe I can break the model. Maybe I can show the world that a Black man can win in federal court,'” Agnifilo added. “And I think he probably is the only person I know of who might be able to actually accomplish that goal.”
Diddy Has Been Taken Off Suicide Watch
The “Finna Get Loose” rapper was denied bail twice, even after offering a $50 million bail proposal package.
Authorities deemed him a flight risk and stated that he could coerce witnesses on the case to do his bidding.
Days after his arrest in New York, the father-of-seven was placed under suicide watch as a “preventative measure” because he was reportedly “in shock” and his mental state was “unclear” at the time.
However, According to People Magazine, law enforcement sources have confirmed that Diddy is no longer on suicide watch and is being allowed visits from his loved ones.
“He is focused and very strong,” a lawyer for Combs told the news outlet. “He is concentrating on his defense and preparing for his trial.
Diddy Remains ‘Positive’ About His Chances
Despite the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center being tagged as one of the most dangerous and poorly run correctional facilities in the country, Diddy has seemingly managed to keep his head cool.
Agnifilo, in a recent episode of TMZ‘s “The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment,” opened up about how his client is holding up in jail.
“His state of mind is actually remarkably positive,” Diddy’s attorney told the news outlet after he was when reminded that his client could spend more than a year behind bars before even reaching trial.
“I spend several hours with him every day. His resolve is strong, he’s engaged, he’s focused on his defense,” Agnifilo explained. “He is so focused on trying to right his wrong that it’s actually giving him a form of strength and a form of confidence that I think is going to get him through a difficult time.”
The Rapper Has Been Warned Not To Testify
While a trial date has yet to be set, experts have warned in advance that Diddy might make the wrong move if he chooses to testify.
“There is a reason that attorneys typically advise their clients not to take the stand in their own trial; testifying in one’s own trial opens up the defendant to cross-examination from the prosecution,” legal expert Meesha Moulton told Page Six.
She added, “If Diddy becomes flustered or frustrated, taking the stand will do more harm for him than good. This level of scrutiny is very emotionally taxing, and if he struggles to maintain composure under pressure, it can negatively influence the jury’s perception of him.”
A ‘High Profile’ Names Rumored To Be Indicted
As prosecutors continue to work around the clock ahead of the trial, a lawyer for one of Diddy’s accusers has disclosed that they got their hands on a tape that features a “high-profile” person in an X-rated act, filmed at the rapper’s home.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ariel Mitchell-Kidd disclosed that she was contacted about the “sale of one of the Diddy tapes,” which are reportedly from one of his “freak offs” sex sessions.
“There already have been tapes leaking around Hollywood being shopped around … but one particular person contacted me to shop a particular video they were in possession of and to contact the person who was in the video to see if they were interested in purchasing the video before it became public knowledge,” Mitchell-Kidd said on NewsNation’sBanfield.
She continued, “I can tell the video was pornographic in nature. … This was in his Atlanta home, and it does seem the person isn’t looking into the video. To me, it doesn’t seem like that person knows they’re being videotaped.”
Aubrey O’Day Blasts U.S. Justice System After Diddy-Cassie Settlement
Aubrey O’Day has slammed the U.S. justice system after Sean “Diddy” Combs settled the sexual-related charges filed by his ex Cassie out of court.
The singer was one of the members of the Danity Kane group, who were once contracted to the Diddy-owned record label Bad Boy Records.
She took to Instagram to express her distaste over the settlement, saying that the justice system allowed Diddy to leverage his wealth to evade accountability.
Aubrey O’Day Slams The Justice System For Allowing The Diddy Settlement
O’Day has shared her disapproval over the shocking settlement of the sexual-related case between the business mogul and his ex, Cassandra Ventura, also known as Cassie.
Cassie had recently filed a suit against Diddy, claiming he had sexually assaulted and trafficked her for years. However, just a day after the filing, news quickly spread that both parties had chosen to settle the case out of court.
This quick settlement appears to have rubbed off wrongly on O’Day as she took to her Insta Story to put the entire justice system on blast for allowing the case not to go to trial despite the immensity of the accusations.
“Money > accountability. Every time. Welcome to another chapter of the system is well in place,” O’Day wrote on a snapshot of a New York Times post that discussed the settlement.
Aubrey O’Day Has Been Speaking Against Diddy For Years
Prior to the settlement of the case, O’Day had thrown her support behind Cassie and even slammed Diddy in an Instagram post, saying, “Been Trynna Tell Y’all For Years.”
Her shade at the business mogul seemed to reference several interviews she has given over the years, where she discussed her not-so-pleasant dealings with the music mogul post and during her time at his Bad Boy Record.
She once accused Diddy of making sexual advances, which she in no way encouraged. The singer also revealed that she rebuffed these advances whenever they happened.
More recently, she claimed that Diddy tried to silence her from talking about his alleged shady business practices when he offered her the publishing rights back to her group, Danity Kane, along with an NDA.
She ultimately never signed the deal, revealing at the time that she found the gesture to be annoying. She also mentioned that she knew she could get a better deal for the group that did not require them to lose their right to speak up about their former label and its owner.
Diddy And Cassie Released An Official Statement About The Settlement
In the meantime, neither Diddy nor his representatives have commented on O’Day’s claims. However, as to his recently settled suit, he released an official statement, obtained by The Blast, to inform the public about the joint decision.
“We have decided to resolve this matter amicably. I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love,” Diddy said.
Meanwhile, Cassie did likewise and also shared her gratitude to those who supported her when she made the scathing allegations against Diddy in her lawsuit.
She said, “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control. I want to thank my family, fans, and lawyers for their unwavering support.”
How Much Did Cassie Settle For?
Details of the settlement remain undisclosed, as neither of the parties has shared any information about it with the media. However, there is a possibility that the sum might amount to several millions of dollars if the statement released by Diddy’s lawyer at the start of the lawsuit is true.
Just after Cassie spoke up about what she allegedly faced from Diddy, the business mogul’s lawyer, Ben Brafman, replied, addressing her actions as “blatant blackmail.”
His statement read, “For the past six months, Mr. Combs has been subjected to Ms. Ventura’s persistent demand of $30 million, under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail. Despite withdrawing her initial threat, Ms. Ventura has now resorted to filing a lawsuit riddled with baseless and outrageous lies, aiming to tarnish Mr. Combs’s reputation and seeking a payday.”
Cassie’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, had previously stated that Diddy allegedly offered his client “eight figures to silence her and prevent the filing of this lawsuit.”
