Judge Rules on Diddy's Claim that Feds Leaked Infamous Cassie Video to CNN

Mar. 15, 2025

Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo:Matt Baron/Shutterstock

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A federal judge has deniedSean “Diddy” Combs' request for an evidentiary hearing into claims that the government leaked tapes of the music mogul allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend for the purpose of harming his reputation.

“As to the Intercontinental Hotel video, Combs has not carried his burden to show that the government leaked it to CNN,” Subramanian wrote. “Combs argues that ‘the most likely source of the leak is the government’ but he doesn’t point to any sound basis for this conclusion.”

Diddy’s team accused the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of leaking the video to tarnish Combs' reputation in an October court filing.

Cassie Ventura and Sean “Diddy” Combs attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala on January 27, 2018 in New York City.Kevin Mazur/Getty

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“The leaks have resulted in damaging and highly prejudicial media coverage, particularly sensationalizing the investigation and the involvement of Mr. Combs’ family,” the filing claims.

Subramanian, in his ruling, concluded, “The court once again reminds the government and its agents that if specific information comes to light that they leaked prohibited information, action will be taken.”

Combs is currently being held in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. He is charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution and has pleaded not guilty.

His attorneys declined to comment about the judge’s ruling.

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source: people.com