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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is asking for the names of the alleged victims to be released so he can ‘prepare for trial’

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is asking for the names of the alleged victims to be released so he can ‘prepare for trial’

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team wants the names of his alleged victims released so he can “prepare for trial.”

On Tuesday, lawyers for the “Act Bad” rapper responded to six lawsuits that were filed against Combs the previous day, accusing the disgraced hip-hop mogul of a series of sex crimes.

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Combs’ attorneys — including Marc Agnifilo, Teny Geragos, Anthony Ricco, Alexandra Shapiro and Anna Estevao — want “the government to identify (the) alleged victims so that Mr. Combs can prepare to at trial.”

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team wants the names of his alleged victims released so he can “prepare for trial.” GC images
According to court documents obtained by Page Six, Combs’ attorneys are asking the “government to identify (the) alleged victims.” Getty Images
Combs’ legal team said in the filings that their client’s case is “unique” because of the “number of individuals bringing allegations against Mr. Combs because of his celebrity status, wealth and publicity of his previously resolved claim”. Getty Images

The Revolt co-founder’s legal team argued in the filings that their client’s case is “unique” because of the “number of individuals bringing allegations against Mr. Combs because of his celebrity status, his wealth and the publicity of his previously settled lawsuit and the grand jury leaks and false inflammatory statements by DHS agents.”

As a result, Combs’ legal team said “a torrent of allegations from unidentified whistleblowers, ranging from the false to the outright absurd” have been brought against the father of seven.

The attorneys also reached out to recent victims’ advocate Tony Buzbee, who recently held a news conference informing the public that he represents more than 120 men, women and minors who have claims against Combs.

The attorneys also targeted Tony Buzbee, who recently held a news conference informing the public that he represents more than 120 men, women and minors who have claims against Combs. FOX 26 Houston
“This ad call, broadcast on Instagram, included a ‘1-800′ number that reportedly received 12,000 calls in the first 24 hours,” Combs’ legal team wrote in the filing. AP
Combs’ attorneys also want the government to “turn over all exculpatory material” regarding the 2016 leak of hotel video surveillance that showed him attacking Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. CNN

“The attorney for these accusers recently called a press conference (prior to the filing) in which he stated that he was representing 120 accusers making outrageous and deeply damaging allegations, including violent sexual assault and child sexual abuse,” they say the documents

“This call ad, broadcast on Instagram, included a ‘1-800’ number that reportedly received 12,000 calls in the first 24 hours.”

Additionally, Combs’ attorneys want the government to “turn over all exculpatory material” regarding the 2016 leak of hotel video surveillance that showed the “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper violently attacking her girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura.

They also want the identities of the National Security Investigations agents who were responsible for the leak.

On Monday, the “Act Bad” rapper received six additional lawsuits, accusing him of rape, sexual assault and threatening to kill victims. Getty Images
Combs’ lawyers denied the most recent claims, telling Page Six: “In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone, adult or minor, male or female.” Getty Images

The filing by Combs’ legal team comes after he received six additional lawsuits accusing him of rape, sexual assault and threatening to kill victims.

A man has claimed he was 16 when Sean John founder allegedly fondled his genitals during their infamous 1998 all-white party in the Hamptons.

Combs’ legal team blasted Buzbee and shut down claims in the new lawsuits, telling Page Six, “The press conference and 1-800 number that preceded today’s barrage of filings were clear attempts of winning publicity Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses and the integrity of the judicial process.

Last month, the father of seven was arrested in New York and charged with extortion conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution. GC images
He pleaded not guilty to the charges and is currently behind bars at a detention center in Brooklyn, New York, awaiting trial. Daniel W McKnight / MEGA

“In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone, adult or minor, male or female.”

Last month, Combs was arrested and charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for the purpose of prostitution.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges and is currently behind bars at a detention center in Brooklyn, New York, awaiting trial, which is scheduled to begin on May 5.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.