At Sean "Diddy" Combs' latest judicial encounter in the bustling heart of New York City, the courtroom echoed with revelations from prosecutors, detailing the extent of their seizures from the rapper's residences earlier this year. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson painted a vivid picture during Diddy's October 10th hearing, disclosing that a staggering 96 electronic devices were confiscated during the March raids that swept through his Miami and Los Angeles mansions, as well as an undisclosed private airport in Florida's sunshine state. Adding to this tally, four more devices were seized upon Diddy's arrest last month, bringing the total to an impressive figure.
Johnson highlighted the sheer magnitude of information uncovered, with eight Miami-seized devices harboring over 90 terabytes of data – a colossal amount she labeled as "nothing short of extraordinary." She further noted that technological hurdles were slowing down the investigators' quest to unlock every bit of this digital treasure trove.
As the hearing unfolded, Judge Arun Subramanian etched Diddy's trial date into the calendar – May 5, 2025 – a pivotal moment in what has become a high-stakes legal drama. Moreover, the judge upheld the decision to keep Diddy incarcerated until trial's conclusion, marking the third unsuccessful bail attempt for the rapper this week.
The arrest of Diddy, on September 16th in the heart of Manhattan, followed a grand jury indictment that rocked the entertainment world. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, promptly issued a statement to Us Weekly, voicing disappointment in what he deemed an unjust prosecution. "Sean 'Diddy' Combs is more than just a music legend; he's a self-made entrepreneur, a devoted family man, and a philanthropist who's spent three decades building an empire while uplifting the Black community," Agnifilo passionately argued. "Imperfect, yes, but criminal? Never. Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative and even voluntarily relocated to New York in anticipation of these charges. Let the facts speak for themselves – this is an innocent man standing firm to clear his name."
The unsealed indictment painted a damning portrait, accusing Diddy of years-long abuse, threats, and coercion against women, all to satisfy his desires, safeguard his reputation, and conceal his wrongdoings. The allegations, stretching back to 2009, alleged that Diddy leveraged his vast business empire, its employees, resources, and influence to perpetrate crimes including sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice.
One day post-arrest, Diddy stood firm, pleading not guilty to the charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation for prostitution. Initially denied bail due to flight risk concerns, Diddy's legal team fought back, but to no avail; he was remanded to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he awaits his day in court.
Despite the adversity, Diddy remained resilient, his attorney sharing insights into his unwavering spirit. "He's strong, healthy, confident, and laser-focused on his defense," Agnifilo reassured the public. Earlier in the month, Agnifilo expressed unwavering confidence in the outcome, declaring on CNN's The Source With Kaitlan Collins, "He's innocent. I believe he's innocent of all charges. He's going to trial, and he's going to win."
