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They went on to claim that the government had launched a campaign against Diddy to prevent him from getting a fair trial and that their client is, quote, not required to sit idly by and acquiesce to all of this.

They went on to claim that the government had launched a campaign against Diddy to prevent him from getting a fair trial and that their client is, quote, not required to sit idly by and acquiesce to all of this.

That's right, Kayla. The ruling read, the court finds that the government has shown by clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of the community. The quote, compelling evidence of Combs' propensity for violence was also said to have influenced the judge's decision.

That's right, Kayla. The ruling read, the court finds that the government has shown by clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of the community. The quote, compelling evidence of Combs' propensity for violence was also said to have influenced the judge's decision.

Right. Diddy's lawyers had hit back and claimed that the prosecution's case is, quote, fictional and has had a, quote, theatrical spin on it. They have also claimed that the 2016 Cassie video was, quote, manipulated to look worse than it really is. But that's it. Diddy is not looking to get out anytime soon. And after three bail denials, it seems that it's unlikely that his lawyers will try again.

Right. Diddy's lawyers had hit back and claimed that the prosecution's case is, quote, fictional and has had a, quote, theatrical spin on it. They have also claimed that the 2016 Cassie video was, quote, manipulated to look worse than it really is. But that's it. Diddy is not looking to get out anytime soon. And after three bail denials, it seems that it's unlikely that his lawyers will try again.

Great to hear from David again. But that's not all, because last week, Rolling Stone had a story, which was soon followed up elsewhere, that reported the fashion designer Rihanna Baina Bungolan had accused Diddy of dangling her from the 17th floor balcony of Cassie Ventura's apartment during an altercation.

Great to hear from David again. But that's not all, because last week, Rolling Stone had a story, which was soon followed up elsewhere, that reported the fashion designer Rihanna Baina Bungolan had accused Diddy of dangling her from the 17th floor balcony of Cassie Ventura's apartment during an altercation.

In her lawsuit, she stated that the incident happened also in 2016 and began with Diddy shouting and banging on the front door. Now, Diddy allegedly grabbed and molested her before lifting her up and dangling her from the balcony. A rep from Diddy's legal team told BBC this week that he, quote, firmly denies these serious allegations in this new lawsuit and, quote,

In her lawsuit, she stated that the incident happened also in 2016 and began with Diddy shouting and banging on the front door. Now, Diddy allegedly grabbed and molested her before lifting her up and dangling her from the balcony. A rep from Diddy's legal team told BBC this week that he, quote, firmly denies these serious allegations in this new lawsuit and, quote,

remains confident they will ultimately be proven baseless.

remains confident they will ultimately be proven baseless.

In her lawsuit, Breanna alleged that this incident was a, quote, culmination of a series of threats, intimidation, and violence that colored many of Ms. Bongolin's interactions with Mr. Combs from the day she met him, and went on to allege that she endured, quote, terror and abuse from Combs throughout their professional relationship.

In her lawsuit, Breanna alleged that this incident was a, quote, culmination of a series of threats, intimidation, and violence that colored many of Ms. Bongolin's interactions with Mr. Combs from the day she met him, and went on to allege that she endured, quote, terror and abuse from Combs throughout their professional relationship.

Right. And this actually links with our first story as Comey joined the case right after Diddy's third failed attempt to be released on bail. And as we've said many times on this podcast, the trial is currently set to start on May 5th of next year. And if convicted of all charges, he faces a potential life sentence.

Right. And this actually links with our first story as Comey joined the case right after Diddy's third failed attempt to be released on bail. And as we've said many times on this podcast, the trial is currently set to start on May 5th of next year. And if convicted of all charges, he faces a potential life sentence.

Now, with that said, let's get to today's guest, legal affairs reporter Megan Kuneth. Megan is based in Southern California and has a history of breaking legal news, investigations, and truly memorable trial coverage, particularly the latest one with rapper Tory Lanez, December 2022 trial reported. for shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

Now, with that said, let's get to today's guest, legal affairs reporter Megan Kuneth. Megan is based in Southern California and has a history of breaking legal news, investigations, and truly memorable trial coverage, particularly the latest one with rapper Tory Lanez, December 2022 trial reported. for shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion.

So on Diddy's criminal case out in Manhattan, the latest now is Maureen Ryan Comey joining the prosecution team, who is, as we all know, as the former FBI director James Comey's daughter, was wondering if you could tell us a little bit about her.

So on Diddy's criminal case out in Manhattan, the latest now is Maureen Ryan Comey joining the prosecution team, who is, as we all know, as the former FBI director James Comey's daughter, was wondering if you could tell us a little bit about her.