Combs allegedly used other inmates' phone codes, known as PAC numbers, to make calls to various people, including his sons. Prosecutors also state he used a third-party service called ContactMeASAP to contact unauthorized individuals. One of the key incidents cited by prosecutors involves a call between Combs and one of his adult sons in October. While the specifics of the call are redacted, prosecutors suggest it indicates Combs' attempts to pressure victims and witnesses into silence or into providing favorable testimony for his defense.
Further, prosecutors argue that Combs has tried to shape public opinion about his case. They point to a video posted on Instagram by his son, Justin, showing the family singing happy birthday to Combs on his 55th birthday while he was in jail. Authorities claim Combs monitored the video’s online engagement and discussed with his family how it could influence potential jurors.
Combs, who is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and prostitution-related crimes, was initially denied bail due to concerns he might tamper with witnesses. The indictment against him includes accusations of orchestrating "freak offs," involving sex performances with male sex workers and women who were allegedly coerced into participating. Combs has pleaded not guilty.
His attorneys recently filed another motion requesting bail, suggesting the prosecution's case is weak. They argue that a 2016 video, in which Combs appears to assault a woman, is part of a long-term, consensual relationship and not evidence of coerced behavior. The defense proposes strict bail conditions, including home detention with 24/7 monitoring and limitations on communication, but the trial is scheduled for May 2025.
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