Diddy’s Racketeering and Sex Trafficking Case Takes a New Turn with Potential Key Witness Testimony

Diddy’s federal racketeering and sex trafficking case took another twist as a man who claims to possess key physical evidence appeared before a grand jury. Courtney Burgess and his attorney, Ariel Mitchell, spoke with reporters on Thursday (October 31) after Burgess testified in a closed session at a federal courthouse in New York City.

According to TMZ, Burgess was subpoenaed by the Department of Homeland Security and was reportedly asked to turn over “all records, including thumb drives, hard drives, electronic storage devices, or devices containing videos and/or other files depicting Diddy.” Burgess claims to have video footage of the music mogul’s alleged parties—referred to as “freak-offs”—along with an unedited version of Kim Porter’s personal diary. Porter, Diddy’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his children, passed away in 2018.

Following the hearing, Burgess and his attorney proceeded to a second session where it was to be decided which pieces of evidence would be submitted to the grand jury. This latest development may offer significant support to prosecutors in a case that has drawn considerable public attention.

Meanwhile, Diddy recently scored a small victory regarding his detention status. On October 24, independent journalist Meghann Cuniff reported that the 2nd Circuit Court put Diddy’s bail appeal on hold, pending a new hearing in U.S. District Court. Prosecutors have argued against the appeal, citing the “serious and violent nature of the charges” and the strength of the evidence. However, Diddy’s legal team requested a pause on the appeal, seeking instead a fresh bail hearing due to what they claim are “changed circumstances.”

In a separate lawsuit, a woman who filed a sexual assault case against Diddy under the pseudonym “Jane Doe” has been ordered by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil to reveal her real identity if she wishes to proceed. The judge ruled that the plaintiff had not provided sufficient reason to remain anonymous. She now faces a deadline of November 13 to refile her case under her actual name, or it will be dismissed.

As this high-profile case continues to unfold, Diddy faces increasing legal pressure, with witnesses, evidence, and multiple lawsuits challenging the former music executive’s legacy.