Federal prosecutors say Sean “Diddy” Combs could be behind bars, but he’s actively working to cast doubt on the felony sex-trafficking charges he’s facing.

In an overnight filing, prosecutors laid out their reasons why Combs’ latest bail request should be denied, saying the defendant “presents serious risks of endangerment and obstruction” in his sex-trafficking case.

“The defendant orchestrated, among other things, social media campaigns that, in his own words, were aimed at tainting the jury; has made efforts to publicly disclose materials it considers useful to its case; and contacted witnesses through third parties.”

The filing also cited notes taken from Combs’ cell during a sweep by guards. The content was redacted but gave a “strong inference” that Combs paid off at least one unnamed witness who posted a statement on Instagram.

Combs was also accused of using the phone accounts of at least eight other inmates at his MDC-Brooklyn facility. This was done “ostensibly to avoid law enforcement monitoring” and to make phone calls to people not on his approved contact list.

“To obtain or maintain access to other inmates’ numbers (phone access code), the defendant directs others to pay inmates, including through payment processing applications and deposits into the BOP Commissioner’s account,” the filing states.

The “near total restrictions” offered by Combs in exchange for bail are “grossly insufficient” to prevent him from delaying his future trial, prosecutors said.

“The defendant is a violent, serial abuser who uses his great wealth and position in the entertainment industry to conceal his illegal behavior and prevent victims and witnesses of his abuse from coming forward,” prosecutors said.

A hearing on the case was scheduled for Friday. Combs has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy, sex trafficking and prostitution charges.

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