Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is facing additional allegations as he awaits his trial set for May 5, 2025. Arrested on charges including racketeering, sex trafficking by force and transportation for purposes of prostitution, the 55-year-old rapper is now accused of violating jail rules and attempting to influence potential jurors. Reports suggest that Diddy used unauthorised methods, such as accessing other inmates’ phone accounts and engaging third-party messaging services, to communicate with outside contacts. Prosecutors also allege that he orchestrated a social media campaign involving his children, particularly during his 55th birthday, to sway public perception and potentially influence the jury pool. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sexual Assault Controversy: Rapper’s Legal Team Requests Disclosure of Alleged Victims’ Names Ahead of May 2025 Trial.

According to a report shared by People, the accusations include claims that Diddy compensated fellow inmates to access their phone privileges, attempting to evade monitoring by authorities. This communication allegedly involved individuals not listed on his approved contacts. Prosecutors further assert that Diddy used his birthday celebration to gain sympathy, instructing his children to share a heartfelt video of the family on social media. This video, featuring Diddy’s seven children, went viral, with the rapper reportedly overseeing its impact and guiding his family on how to maximise its visibility and emotional resonance. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sexual Assault Controversy: Donald Trump Jr Demands Full List of Puff Daddy’s ‘Freak-Off’ Partygoers, Says ‘Sunlight Is the Best Disinfectant!’

The new allegations could complicate Diddy’s legal situation, as prosecutors argue that these actions are part of a broader effort to manipulate the jury selection process. The rapper’s legal team has not yet commented on the recent accusations.

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