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Judge Imposes Gag Order on Feds in Diddy Case

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Sean “Diddy” Combs achieved a modest legal triumph when a judge admonished federal agents suspected of disclosing sensitive information in his ongoing sex trafficking case.

Combs’ legal counsel had sought a gag order against federal authorities following a report by The Post that illuminated the musician’s alleged disturbing activities referred to as “Freak Offs.” This report included comments from a federal law enforcement source associated with the investigation, who described the orgies as “sick s–t.”

In response to these concerns, Manhattan federal judge Arun Subramanian issued a stern warning late Friday, directing federal prosecutors and law enforcement personnel involved in the case to adhere strictly to existing regulations that prohibit the release of grand jury materials or any other confidential information that could jeopardize the integrity of the trial.

A judge has prohibited federal prosecutors and agents from making public statements in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking case. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

Judge Subramanian underscored that any inappropriate comments made by agents linked to the prosecution are unequivocally improper. “To be clear, this order does not stem from any determination of misconduct thus far,” he noted, emphasizing that the court has not made any judgments regarding allegations of potential leaks related to the case.

The primary objective of this ruling is to safeguard against any future actions that might compromise the fairness of the trial. The judge also remarked, “The Court will take appropriate action for any violation of the rules.”

The request for a gag order from Combs’ attorneys followed media reports citing a law enforcement official regarding his purported “Freak Offs.” Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

Earlier in the month, Diddy’s legal team sought a hearing concerning allegations that officials from the Department of Homeland Security had leaked incriminating surveillance footage from 2016, which depicted Diddy assaulting his former partner, Cassie Ventura, in a hotel corridor. This hearing, which remains unresolved, aims to prevent any further inappropriate disclosures from the federal investigation to the media.

Combs faces serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, accused of managing his record label, Bad Boy Records, as a “criminal enterprise” for over a decade. Currently in federal detention in Brooklyn, he has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Neither Diddy’s legal representatives nor a spokesperson for the Southern District of New York offered any comments regarding the matter.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Admonished /ədˈmɒnɪʃt/ (verb): Warned or reprimanded someone firmly.
  2. Alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ (adjective): Claimed to be true but not yet proven.
  3. Integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/ (noun): The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
  4. Inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/ (adjective): Not proper or suitable in the circumstances.
  5. Safeguard /ˈseɪfɡɑrd/ (verb): To protect from harm or damage.
  6. Compromise /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/ (verb): To weaken or undermine the integrity or effectiveness of something.

How much do you know?


Who admonished federal agents suspected of disclosing sensitive information in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ongoing sex trafficking case?
A) Judge Arun Subramanian
B) Sean “Diddy” Combs
C) The Post
D) Department of Homeland Security


What were the alleged disturbing activities referred to as in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case?
A) Freak Outs
B) Freak Offs
C) Freak Plays
D) Freak Gatherings


In what location is Sean “Diddy” Combs currently in federal detention?
A) Manhattan
B) Bronx
C) Brooklyn
D) Queens


What charges is Sean “Diddy” Combs facing?
A) Fraud and Embezzlement
B) Racketeering and Sex Trafficking
C) Drug Possession
D) Assault and Battery


What is the name of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ record label?
A) Bad Guy Records
B) Trouble Records
C) Bad Boy Records
D) Criminal Records


Who has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the Sean “Diddy” Combs’ case?
A) Sean “Diddy” Combs
B) Cassie Ventura
C) Federal Agents
D) Judge Arun Subramanian


Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal counsel sought a gag order against federal authorities following a report by The Post.


Judge Arun Subramanian determined that federal agents linked to the prosecution had engaged in misconduct.


Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty of all charges related to racketeering.


Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team sought a hearing concerning leaked surveillance footage in 2016.


There have been comments from Diddy’s legal representatives regarding the ongoing case.


The judge’s ruling aimed to compromise the fairness of the trial.


Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently in federal detention in .


Judge Arun Subramanian directed federal prosecutors and law enforcement personnel to adhere strictly to existing regulations to safeguard the trial’s .


Earlier in the month, Diddy’s legal team sought a hearing concerning leaked footage from 2016.


Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded to all charges.


Sean “Diddy” Combs is accused of managing Bad Boy Records as a “criminal ” for over a decade.


The primary objective of the judge’s ruling is to safeguard against any future actions that might compromise the of the trial.

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