Sean “Diddy” Combs is pulling out all the stops to secure his release from federal custody, even comparing his situation to former President Donald Trump in a surprising legal filing. The music mogul’s lawyers invoked Trump’s recent case, arguing that under the First Amendment, defendants have broad rights to free speech—even in the face of criminal charges.
Diddy’s legal team cited a ruling from Trump’s election interference case, which asserted that restricting a defendant’s speech requires a “significant and imminent threat” to justice. They argued this same standard should apply to Diddy, who faces allegations of sex trafficking. “The Court should apply Trump’s heightened standard when considering Mr. Combs’ speech,” the filing read.
Diddy’s bid for Thanksgiving freedom includes a request for house arrest at his Manhattan apartment. However, prosecutors remain firm, highlighting violations of prison communication rules, including unauthorized text messages to a witness.
If denied bail, Diddy will spend Thanksgiving at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, dining on a stark menu of PB&J sandwiches and chips. With multiple bail requests already rejected, Diddy’s legal team hopes the Trump comparison adds weight to their argument—but prosecutors stress the balance between free speech and a fair trial.
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