Diddy tells court to release freak-off tapes to the public

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Sean Diddy Combs

Sean “Diddy” Combs has formally requested that Judge Arun Subramanian permit the public release of a series of videos, colloquially referred to as “freak offs.”

Combs’ legal team asserts that these videos will unequivocally establish their client’s innocence.

According to Daily Mail, Combs’ lawyers have submitted a letter to Judge Subramanian, requesting that prosecutors produce the nine videos in question.

These videos have been described by prosecutors as “elaborate and produced sex performances” orchestrated by Combs.

However, Combs’ lawyers contend that the videos demonstrate “private sexual activity” between Combs and his former partner, Cassie Ventura.

Prosecutors had initially declined to release the videos, citing Ventura’s attorney’s request to protect her privacy. As a result, Combs’ lawyers were only granted supervised access to the videos in November and December. The defense team is now seeking unfettered access to the videos, which they deem essential in preparing their client’s defense.

The videos, according to Combs’ lawyers, unequivocally demonstrate Ventura’s enthusiastic consent and participation in the recorded activities.

The filing states: ‘These videos unambiguously show that the person alleged in the indictment not only consented by thoroughly enjoyed herself.

‘The recordings also directly refute the allegations that Mr. Combs kept these videos as “collateral”.

‘These recordings were not on Mr. Combs’ devices and were not seized from his homes.

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‘Rather, Victim-1 kept these videos on her own device for years and produced them to the government herself.’

Combs’ lawyers asserted that the videos are crucial to their client’s defense and must be released to facilitate the preparation of trial exhibits, stills, and transcripts.

They argue that there is no valid reason to withhold the videos, as the case does not involve classified information or child pornography.

The filing provides a glimpse into the content of the videos, describing them as largely inaudible and featuring poor lighting.

Combs’ lawyers contend that any impartial viewer of the videos will conclude that the prosecution’s case is both sexist and puritanical.

Combs’ lawyers argue that the prosecution’s theory perpetuates stereotypes of female victimhood and lack of agency, reflecting a paternalistic view that the government must protect women from their own decisions regarding sex. They assert that this stance is inherently sexist and puritanical.

Combs, 55, remains incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, awaiting his criminal trial, scheduled for May 5.

Prosecutors allege that Combs engaged in coercive behavior, aided by associates and employees, and silenced victims through blackmail, violence, and intimidation.

A woman recently came forward, claiming that Combs drugged and raped her after luring her into his car when she was a teenage babysitter.

This lawsuit is one of over 20 civil suits filed against Combs in New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges and faces life in prison if convicted of the racketeering charge.

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