Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has asked a U.S. federal judge to issue a gag order preventing attorneys representing alleged victims from speaking to the media. The request was submitted in a letter on Tuesday, April 29, and addressed to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian.
Combs’ lawyers argue that despite a previous request for a gag order, several attorneys continue to give public statements that may influence potential jurors and paint their client in a negative light. The legal team highlighted ongoing media appearances and comments from Douglas Wigdor, who represents Cassie Ventura—Combs’ former partner and one of the accusers. According to the letter, these statements are fueling negative publicity and could worsen as the trial date approaches.
The defence claims that Wigdor, along with others, has made prejudicial remarks about pretrial proceedings. One instance cited was his response to Combs’ attempt to suppress surveillance footage from 2016, which allegedly shows the rapper pulling Ventura by the hair in a hotel hallway. Despite efforts by Combs’ attorneys to block the footage, the judge ruled it admissible as evidence. The defence argued that the version of the video shown by CNN had been altered, calling it “edited” and “manipulated.”
In response, Wigdor told DailyMail.com that he intends to challenge the gag order request. He described it as an aggressive effort to silence victims and their representatives, claiming it goes against established legal principles. Wigdor noted that Combs’ legal team did not provide any legal precedent to justify their request.
The letter also mentioned attorney Lisa Bloom, who represents another government witness in the case. While the witness remains unnamed, Bloom is known to be working with Dawn Richard, a former member of Danity Kane, Combs’ former girl group.
The request for a gag order reflects growing tension as the case heads to trial, with both sides preparing for a highly public legal battle.
