Diddy files for gag order, cites grand jury witness interview outside courthouse
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.