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Prosecutors have opposed Sean "Diddy" Combs' latest $50 million bail request, citing concerns over potential witness tampering and obstruction of justice. They allege that Combs has attempted to influence witnesses and manipulate public opinion from jail, referencing recorded calls where he directed his family to contact potential victims and shape narratives through social media campaigns. Combs, who faces charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, has been denied bail twice before due to perceived risks of flight and danger to the community. A hearing for this renewed bail request is scheduled for November 22.


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In late October 2024, radio personality Funkmaster Flex publicly criticized former rapper and current Belizean politician Shyne Barrow over statements made in the trailer for Shyne's upcoming documentary, "The Honorable Shyne." In the trailer, Shyne alleges he was the "fall guy" for Sean "Diddy" Combs during the 1999 Manhattan nightclub shooting incident. Flex responded by calling Shyne a "stone-cold-faced liar," disputing Shyne's portrayal of events and accusing him of fabricating his narrative. Flex also referenced past altercations involving Shyne and questioned his credibility, asserting that Shyne's version of the nightclub incident was misleading.

Sean "Diddy" Combs, currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, faces additional allegations of witness tampering and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors assert that Combs has attempted to influence potential jurors and evade law enforcement monitoring while incarcerated. They allege he used other inmates' phone access, unauthorized messaging services, and enlisted his children to create a social media campaign around his birthday to sway public opinion.


Further accusations include Combs orchestrating a social media campaign involving his children to sway potential jurors in his favor. Prosecutors claim he directed his kids to make a seemingly heartfelt birthday video to generate sympathy and taint the jury pool. The video, shared on social media, featured his seven children expressing their love and support for their father.   These actions have led prosecutors to argue against granting bail, citing concerns over potential witness tampering and obstruction of justice. Combs' trial is scheduled for May 2025. 


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Sean 'Diddy' Combs tried to sway witnesses from jail amid sex trafficking trial: docs | Fox News


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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct justice from jail, prosecutors say - ABC News



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