Diddy is pushing back against Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing multiple accusers in his legal saga.
- The music mogul’s legal team argues that Buzbee should not be involved in federal cases against him.
- Buzbee stands accused by Diddy’s lawyers of making misleading statements about his right to practice in federal court.
- Buzbee has filed several lawsuits in New York, claiming Diddy is guilty of serious crimes.
- Diddy is also tackling separate legal issues, including alleged unconstitutional raids on his properties.
Diddy, the renowned music mogul, is taking a strong stand against attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents many of Diddy’s sexual assault accusers. In a recent legal move, Diddy’s lawyers have submitted a memo to a New York federal court. They’re arguing that Buzbee, a Texas attorney, shouldn’t be allowed to handle certain federal cases.
The crux of their argument lies in Buzbee’s attempt to be granted admission pro hac vice, which would allow him to practice in a jurisdiction where he’s not licensed. However, Diddy’s lawyers have raised concerns about Buzbee’s conduct, calling it ‘egregious.’
According to Diddy’s legal team, Buzbee filed nearly two dozen civil suits against Diddy before getting the necessary permission to practice in New York’s Southern District. They also accuse Buzbee of violating professional conduct rules by publicly asserting Diddy’s guilt in these cases, notably on The Chris Hansen Show.
Further complicating matters, Buzbee allegedly misrepresented his licensing, claiming to be able to practice in New York state—though the issue pertains to federal court jurisdiction. As a result, Diddy’s lawyers oppose his involvement in these federal cases.
In parallel to this legal wrangling, Diddy faces additional challenges related to recent criminal allegations. On February 23, a court motion revealed Diddy’s claims that the raids on his Miami and Los Angeles properties were unconstitutional.
The motions argue that the warrants, which allowed authorities to raid Diddy’s homes, were overly broad. They reportedly also stretched to include personal items such as his iCloud account and phones. Diddy’s team alleges that these warrants painted a ‘distorted picture’ and omitted key facts favorable to him.
There’s a significant focus on ‘Producer-1,’ a figure whose credibility is questioned by Diddy’s defense. This producer allegedly provided the basis for the warrants but is not expected to testify in an upcoming sex trafficking trial involving Diddy.
The legal documents also revisit Diddy’s assertion about ‘Victim-1,’ identified as his ex-girlfriend Cassie. He maintains that any sexual activities were consensual, and his legal push aims to suppress evidence obtained from the property raids or seek a hearing on the warrant’s legitimacy.
The battle between Diddy and Tony Buzbee intensifies, with both sides deeply entrenched in legal skirmishes.
