Sean Diddy Combs Accuses Prosecutors of Spying on Him in Jail

Sean Diddy Combs has accused prosecutors of spying on him while he is incarcerated, claiming that the government has invaded his confidential communications with his legal team. The rapper’s lawyers filed a new motion asserting that his constitutional rights are being violated while he awaits his May 2025 trial, which could result in a lifetime prison sentence if convicted.

“We write on behalf of Mr. Combs to request that the Court direct the MDC to provide Mr. Combs with the laptop prepared for him by the government and allow him to use that laptop in his unit, consistent with the way other inmates on his unit are permitted to use their laptops,” Combs’ defense attorney Marc Agnifilo wrote in a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian.

This new claim follows Combs’ previous request for more access to screen time, as he needs the resources to prepare for his upcoming trial. The motion is part of Combs’ broader defense strategy, as he argues that he cannot properly prepare for his defense without access to the same privileges granted to other inmates, per People Magazine.

Combs’ legal team has raised additional concerns about the government’s conduct. In a prior motion, they accused federal prosecutors of misconduct after Combs’ cell was searched, which prosecutors described as a routine sweep that was not aimed at any specific inmates. However, during the search, a federal investigator allegedly photographed Combs’ handwritten notes and sent them to prosecutors, leading the defense to argue that the government had “knowingly, intentionally, and secretly” taken and used his notes against him.

“Mr. Combs cannot possibly receive a fair trial if he is not permitted to confer privately and confidentially with his counsel and others working at their direction, and to take and keep notes of his trial preparation,” the defense team stated.

The 55-year-old mogul has already been denied bail three times ahead of his trial. At a recent hearing, Judge Subramanian ruled that any evidence obtained during the jail sweep would not be considered in a November bail hearing. Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, is facing multiple civil lawsuits and allegations related to wild parties, drugs, and video recordings, adding to the complexity of his legal troubles.