A federal judge dismissed it Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ trying to silence all potential witnesses in his sex-trafficking case, saying his concerns don’t trump an alleged victim’s right to free speech.

Combs’ team sought a gag order to stop potential witnesses and their attorneys from speaking publicly after more than a dozen civil lawsuits were filed alleging sexual assault and after a witness gave media interviews after he appeared before the grand jury.

Judge Arun Subramanian said he was balancing Combs’ right to a fair trial with the First Amendment rights of his alleged victims.

“Not all alleged victims will be participants in this case, and a blanket restriction on their speech will silence individuals who may never have anything to do with the proceedings here. And in any event, less restrictive alternatives must be considered and rejected before imposing a restraint on speech,” Justice Subramanian wrote in the order.

The order comes as Combs’ legal team filed a new request to be released from prison based on new information they say undermines the prosecution’s allegations that Combs forced women and others to engage in sexual acts. several days, fueled by drugs.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges and said the allegations in the civil lawsuits, including child abuse, are “absolutely false.”

Combs was twice denied bail, first by the judge he appeared before and again by the trial judge assigned to the case. That judge recused himself and the case was transferred to Judge Subramanian.

Prosecutors alleged that Combs posed a physical threat to witnesses and victims and engaged in witness tampering by contacting certain individuals related to the case.

In a heavily redacted court filing, Combs’ attorneys say the information they obtained from prosecutors “negates” the government’s claim that there is a second victim — in addition to “Victim 1,” as identified in the indictment – ​​and weakens the prosecutors. the witness tampering charge.

“The new material demonstrates that the government previously misrepresented the weight of the evidence. And it undermines the government’s contention that Mr. Combs poses a danger,” Combs’ attorneys wrote to the judge.

Combs’ legal team said there is evidence that undermines the underlying allegation that he sexually trafficked his longtime ex-girlfriend, identified as Victim 1 in the indictment.

“The government has recycled Victim 1’s allegations, but the case requires her potential testimony, which will be rebutted by years of written correspondence and other documentary evidence.”

Combs’ attorneys also argued that conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center, where he is being held, are making trial preparation difficult. During a recent government search of the federal prison, they said, guards confiscated Combs’ pens.

“The officers went through his personal notes and left them scattered, untidy and disorganized. These notes included his work product and notes reflecting communications with defense counsel. Officers also confiscated Mr. Combs’ pens, leaving him unable to take notes while reviewing discovery or during counsel calls,” they wrote.

Combs’ team proposed a bail package that is similar to packages previously rejected by judges. In addition to the $50 million bond co-signed by Combs, his mother, adult sons and others, they are proposing home detention with GPS monitoring and 24/7 monitoring by private security.

Visitors would be limited to Combs’ lawyers and family members, according to the latest proposal. In his previous bail proposal, Combs did not seek to exclude employees, friends or others from visiting.

Combs’ attorneys compared his proposed package to a deal prosecutors with the Eastern District of New York agreed to in the sex-trafficking case against the former Abercrombie & Fitch executive, who was released on $10 million bail. .

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