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Graphic Truth vs. Public Access: A Decision Is Reached On Unsealing The Diddy/Cassie Videos (5/15/25)
In a recent ruling, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian determined that the graphic video evidence tied to Cassie Ventura’s allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs—including footage allegedly depicting non-consensual sexual encounters and surveillance material collected during the investigation—will not be made available to the public or press. The judge cited the intensely private nature of the content, the potential for irreparable harm to the individuals depicted, and the risk of tainting the jury pool in an already high-profile case. He acknowledged the First Amendment interest in transparency but ruled that the need to protect the dignity, safety, and privacy of the victims—particularly in cases involving alleged sex trafficking and abuse—outweighed public access at this stage of the proceedings.
Judge Subramanian emphasized that his decision does not shield Combs from scrutiny, nor does it prevent the jury from reviewing the footage in closed session as evidence. He clarified that the material in question was obtained legally and would still play a critical role in the government's case, including establishing patterns of behavior consistent with the charges. However, he also warned that public dissemination of the videos could lead to exploitation, online harassment of victims and witnesses, and broader harm to the judicial process. His ruling underscores the court’s attempt to strike a balance between transparency and the need to preserve the integrity of a trial centered around deeply personal and graphic allegations.
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Diddy judge rules on whether freak-off videos will be made public as rapper pleads for his privacy | Daily Mail Online
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