Prosecutors Allege Diddy Used Inmates and Family to Influence Trial from Jail

Federal prosecutors allege that Sean "Diddy" Combs has been paying inmates to use their phone accounts to make unauthorized calls and orchestrating social media campaigns to influence public opinion and obstruct justice ahead of his trial on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Combs, who has been denied bail twice, is accused of violating jail regulations and attempting to manipulate potential jurors through curated social media posts. He faces a minimum of 15 years in prison if convicted.