Diddy’s Attorneys Want Him ‘Unshackled’ In Court, Claim ‘Jury Bias’
The Sean “Diddy” Combs court trial is becoming a circus. Recently, he has been accused of trying to blackmail and pay off witnesses. Meanwhile, the prosecution might have broken some laws by seizing documents that might be protected under attorney-client confidentiality. Now, the defense attorneys are trying to swing the entire look of the trial into something very dangerous.
Here is what the defense attorneys are saying and what it could mean for the case.
Diddy’s Attorneys Want Him ‘Unshackled’
Sean “Diddy” Combs attorneys have been trying to get him bail since his arrest. However, the judge keeps denying the bail, claiming he is a danger to society if released. At the same time, prosecutors claim that he is trying to circumvent the rules from behind bars and even ordered a raid of his cell.
Combs’ attorneys have continued fighting for his rights. They have claimed that the prosecutors illegally violated them by taking attorney-client information. They also have made a recent request, and it is one that has a lot of connotations behind the words they chose to use.
“We write on behalf of our client, Mr. Sean Combs, to respectfully request that the Court direct the United States Marshals Service to unshackle Mr. Combs prior to bringing him into the courtroom for tomorrow’s hearing and for all future court appearances,” Diddy’s requested (via Us Weekly).
The defense team has already said that they feel that Diddy has been targeted for reasons other than those he is accused of. They initially said that the government wanted to come for his money since he was a “successful Black man.” When they realized his money intake was on the up and up, they came to his “bedroom.”
Diddy has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. This includes alleged underage women at his “Freak-Off” parties.
Why Does His Defense Team Want Diddy “Unshackled”
While using the word “shackles,” it clearly brings up connotations of slavery. However, Diddy’s attorneys then pressed on to explain why they wanted him unshackled after making the specific request.
Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said that being restrained “prejudices the potential jury pool” and “undermines his presumption of innocence.” He said that Diddy wearing leg shackles caught the attention of the public and could provide “juror bias” in the future.
The prosecutors also claim that Diddy is trying to taint the jury by having his family release social media posts on his account, which reaches millions of people.
Agnifilio finished by saying that the shackles on Diddy “interferes” with his “ability to communicate with counsel and offends the dignity and decorum of the proceedings.”
What are your thoughts about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys asking for him to be “unshackled” for the court hearings? Do you think their wording carries the meanings that it sounds like they do? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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