Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson made several serious allegations during the hearing, accusing Diddy of hosting "Freak Off" sex parties and filming participants with the intent to use the footage for blackmail. Johnson claimed some victims were drugged and extorted and highlighted an alleged incident involving Cassie from 2016, which had been captured on hotel surveillance footage. She also accused Diddy of retaliatory actions, including slamming victims' heads into car windows to force their compliance. Johnson argued that these incidents, along with guns found in Diddy's possession with their serial numbers removed, made him a significant danger.
Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, pushed back, defending his client’s readiness for trial and criticizing the conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Diddy is currently being held. Agnifilo proposed an alternative, offering to have Diddy released under house arrest at his Miami home, with strict visitor restrictions. The plan included daily visitor logs being sent to the government and limitations on female visitors, with exceptions for family members. Diddy also offered a $50 million bail package, secured by his Miami and his mother's homes, and voluntarily surrendered his passport. Agnifilo argued that Diddy was not a flight risk, noting that his security team would prevent any unauthorized contact and that he had already made arrangements to sell his private jet.
Despite these efforts, the judge remained unconvinced, echoing concerns from prosecutors that Diddy could intimidate witnesses or obstruct justice if released. Diddy’s fight to regain his freedom continues as his defense team looks to expedite the trial, hoping to minimize his time behind bars.
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