Diddy Prosecutors Label His Demand For Alleged “Freak Off” Tape Access An Intimidation Tactic

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Prosecutors are firing back at Diddy.

It's no secret that Diddy is wrapped up in a great deal of legal drama at the moment. Unfortunately for him, it doesn't show any signs of slowing down. Earlier this month, the Bad Boy founder accused prosecutors of withholding his alleged "freak off" tapes. His team demanded access to them, insisting that that they depict nothing more than "adults having consensual sex."

According to an exclusive report by AllHipHop, however, federal prosecutors are firing back. Reportedly, they're arguing that the tapes should remain under protection to prevent any intimidation or harm to alleged victims. Diddy has been able to review the tapes twice under supervision, but his lawyers have asked that they be electronically produced for review. “The defendant has already demonstrated a blatant disregard for the Protective Order,” prosecutors said of the request, also claiming that he previously described the content of the tapes in a way that seemed “calculated to embarrass Victim-1."

Prosecutors Cite Alleged Diddy Victim's Concerns

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“Counsel for Victim-1 continues to have serious concerns about the security of such videos, including the possibility of third parties gaining access to the videos surreptitiously and/or unlawfully due to the very publicized nature of the case, the possibility of these highly sensitive videos being shared with witnesses, and the defendant’s use of such videos to litigate its case in the public domain,” U.S. Attorney Danielle R. Sassoon said.

Prosecutors have offered a compromise that would allow Diddy's team to analyze the tapes under supervision. They would also be granted access to metadata as well as enhanced audio by a neutral party, per the outlet. “Victim-1 opposes any modification of the Protective Order,” prosecutors added, citing the alleged victim's concerns that the footage could be leaked or used against them in some way.

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.