On May 12, 2025, a coalition of major news organizations—including ABC News, The Associated Press, The New York Times, and NPR—submitted a formal letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian. They expressed concern over proposed restrictions on public access to certain audiovisual exhibits in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. The government had indicated plans to present sensitive evidence, including sexually explicit videos, in a manner that would be visible and audible only to the jury, court, and parties involved, excluding the public and press. The media coalition argued that such limitations would infringe upon the First Amendment rights of the public and press to access criminal trials, especially given the high-profile nature of the case and the serious allegations involved. The news organizations acknowledged the sensitive content of the exhibits and the privacy interests of the alleged victims. However, they contended that these concerns could be addressed without entirely closing the courtroom. As an alternative, they proposed allowing a limited number of pool reporters to view and hear the exhibits as they are presented to the jury. This approach, they argued, would balance the need for public oversight with the protection of victim privacy. The letter emphasized the significant public interest in the proceedings, noting Combs' prominence in the entertainment industry and the gravity of the charges he faces, which include sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The court's decision on this matter will set a precedent for how sensitive evidence is handled in high-profile criminal trials. to contact me: bobbycapucci@protonmail.com source: <a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.628425/gov.uscourts.nysd.628425.327.0.pdf" target="_blank">https://dwt-my.sharepoint.com/personal/perla_dwt_com/Documents/Documents/Closed Cases &amp; Short-Term Projects/Diddy/Diddy Trial Access 5.12.2025 6.10pm</a> Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support</a>.

On May 12, 2025, a coalition of major news organizations—including ABC News, The Associated Press, The New York Times, and NPR—submitted a formal letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian. They expressed concern over proposed restrictions on...

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