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The Franks Hurdle: Bryan Kohberger’s Ruling and Its Impact on Diddy’s Defense (Part 6) (2/26/25)
The order denying the Franks hearing in Moscow is relevant to Diddy’s legal strategy because it underscores the high standard required to challenge a warrant based on alleged falsehoods or omissions by law enforcement. In the Moscow case, the court likely found that the defendant failed to meet the burden of proving that the warrant application contained intentional or reckless misstatements that were material to the probable cause determination. This sets a precedent that judges will not grant a Franks hearing lightly, requiring substantial evidence that law enforcement knowingly or recklessly misled the court. For Diddy, this means that simply alleging inaccuracies in the warrant affidavit will not be enough—his legal team must provide concrete proof that investigators deliberately included falsehoods or omitted critical information that would have negated probable cause.
Given the scrutiny surrounding Diddy’s case, the denial of the Franks hearing in Moscow could signal a tough road ahead for his defense if he pursues a similar motion. Courts are generally reluctant to second-guess warrants unless there is overwhelming evidence of misconduct, and prosecutors are likely to argue that the search warrant against Diddy was based on credible, independently corroborated evidence. If his legal team cannot demonstrate that law enforcement engaged in intentional deception, his request for a Franks hearing may be swiftly denied, just as it was in Moscow. This parallel highlights the difficulty of using a Franks challenge to suppress evidence, making it a risky strategy unless there is undeniable proof of law enforcement misconduct.
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