Diddy’s Legal Team Seeks to Add Black Female Attorney
Diddy’s Legal Team Seeks to Add Black Female Attorney Ahead of Federal Sex Trafficking Trial
As music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faces mounting legal battles, his defense team is making a strategic move that underscores the complex racial and gender dynamics surrounding his high-profile federal sex trafficking case.
Diddy, who recently pleaded not guilty to a series of serious charges—including allegations that he induced a woman to engage in commercial sex acts through force, fraud, or coercion—is reportedly looking to add a Black female attorney to his legal team. His lead defense lawyers, Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, believe the addition would bring a much-needed voice and perspective to a case they say is laced with racial undertones.
“This case isn’t just about Diddy—it’s about how Black men are portrayed in the media and the courtroom,” a source close to the legal team reportedly said. “Having a strong Black woman in the room is not just representation—it’s resistance.”
The federal indictment names several alleged victims, with singer Cassie Ventura, Diddy’s former long-term partner, listed as “Victim-1.” Ventura is expected to testify during the trial, a move that will no doubt draw intense media scrutiny. Diddy’s attorneys continue to argue that the claims stem from past consensual relationships and allege that the allegations are being rehashed for public attention and legal gain.
Still, with the trial moving forward and public opinion divided, Diddy’s legal team is clearly preparing to fight on multiple fronts—both in court and in the court of public perception.
Whether the addition of a Black female attorney will shift the tone or outcome of the trial remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: this case is poised to be one of the most closely watched legal battles in the intersection of celebrity, race, and justice.
— Source: MusicTimes.com