Monday, November 4, 2024 – Music mogul Diddy’s legal team has
filed a request for a gag order aimed at limiting public statements made by
potential witnesses and their attorneys outside of court.
The motion, submitted on Sunday, comes in response to
concerns regarding witness Courtney Burgess, who has recently spoken to the
media about his testimony.
Diddy’s attorneys are urging the judge to expedite the
motion, citing multiple interviews given by Burgess in which he claims to
possess damaging videos involving Diddy and other celebrities. Diddy’s team has
vehemently denied these allegations, labeling them as false and defamatory.
In an encounter with TMZ, Burgess and his lawyer, Ariel
Mitchell, discussed the nature of his testimony, claiming he was called to
testify due to knowledge of these purportedly incriminating videos. Diddy’s
legal representatives argue that such claims should be treated as an
“extortion scam,” asserting that the government’s failure to do so is
exacerbating online conspiracy theories and jeopardizing Diddy’s right to a
fair trial.
Diddy has been under investigation for nearly a year, facing
serious allegations including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by
force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His
legal team contends that the allegations known as “Freak Offs” do not
involve men, minors, or parties, countering reports from certain media outlets
that have inaccurately characterized the situation.
Currently incarcerated at MDC Brooklyn, Diddy is awaiting
trial as civil litigants continue to file lawsuits against him. The legal
battle unfolds amidst significant public scrutiny and media attention, further
complicating the circumstances surrounding the case.
