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Diddy And His Requests To Charge (Part 1) (5/10/25)
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In his charging requests submitted to the court, Sean “Diddy” Combs and his legal team are seeking to shape the jury instructions in a way that narrows the scope of the government’s accusations and emphasizes the burden of proof required for a conviction. Central to the requests is the insistence that jurors be explicitly instructed not to infer guilt based on Diddy's celebrity status, past lifestyle, or media portrayals. The defense wants the judge to highlight that fame and wealth are not indicators of criminality, and that allegations alone—no matter how salacious or repeated—do not amount to evidence. Furthermore, they ask that any references to other alleged “bad acts” not directly charged in the indictment be carefully limited to prevent undue prejudice.
The defense is also pushing for jury instructions that stress the presumption of innocence and the government’s obligation to prove each element of every charge beyond a reasonable doubt. They are particularly focused on the RICO charges, asking that the court clarify the complex nature of racketeering law and caution jurors not to convict based merely on association with others accused of wrongdoing. By parsing the instructions this way, Combs’ team is attempting to preemptively insulate him from the cumulative weight of the government’s broader narrative, which alleges years of systemic abuse, coercion, and criminal enterprise. Ultimately, these requests are a tactical maneuver to keep the trial tightly focused on the evidence at hand—and to limit the emotional or cultural weight the prosecution hopes to bring into the courtroom.
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The defense is also pushing for jury instructions that stress the presumption of innocence and the government’s obligation to prove each element of every charge beyond a reasonable doubt. They are particularly focused on the RICO charges, asking that the court clarify the complex nature of racketeering law and caution jurors not to convict based merely on association with others accused of wrongdoing. By parsing the instructions this way, Combs’ team is attempting to preemptively insulate him from the cumulative weight of the government’s broader narrative, which alleges years of systemic abuse, coercion, and criminal enterprise. Ultimately, these requests are a tactical maneuver to keep the trial tightly focused on the evidence at hand—and to limit the emotional or cultural weight the prosecution hopes to bring into the courtroom.
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gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.273.0.pdf
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In his charging requests submitted to the court, Sean “Diddy” Combs and his legal team are seeking to shape the jury instructions in a way that narrows the scope of the government’s accusations and emphasizes the burden of proof required for a conviction. Central to the requests is the insistence that jurors be explicitly instructed not to infer guilt based on Diddy's celebrity status, past lifestyle, or media portrayals. The defense wants the judge to highlight that fame and wealth are not indicators of criminality, and that allegations alone—no matter how salacious or repeated—do not amount to evidence. Furthermore, they ask that any references to other alleged “bad acts” not directly charged in the indictment be carefully limited to prevent undue prejudice.
The defense is also pushing for jury instructions that stress the presumption of innocence and the government’s obligation to prove each element of every charge beyond a reasonable doubt. They are particularly focused on the RICO charges, asking that the court clarify the complex nature of racketeering law and caution jurors not to convict based merely on association with others accused of wrongdoing. By parsing the instructions this way, Combs’ team is attempting to preemptively insulate him from the cumulative weight of the government’s broader narrative, which alleges years of systemic abuse, coercion, and criminal enterprise. Ultimately, these requests are a tactical maneuver to keep the trial tightly focused on the evidence at hand—and to limit the emotional or cultural weight the prosecution hopes to bring into the courtroom.
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bobbycapucci
source:
gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.273.0.pdf
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The defense is also pushing for jury instructions that stress the presumption of innocence and the government’s obligation to prove each element of every charge beyond a reasonable doubt. They are particularly focused on the RICO charges, asking that the court clarify the complex nature of racketeering law and caution jurors not to convict based merely on association with others accused of wrongdoing. By parsing the instructions this way, Combs’ team is attempting to preemptively insulate him from the cumulative weight of the government’s broader narrative, which alleges years of systemic abuse, coercion, and criminal enterprise. Ultimately, these requests are a tactical maneuver to keep the trial tightly focused on the evidence at hand—and to limit the emotional or cultural weight the prosecution hopes to bring into the courtroom.
to contact me:
bobbycapucci
source:
gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.273.0.pdf
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
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