Ever since Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial commenced at Manhattan Federal Court on May 12, the general public has been looking for a way to catch the proceedings of the case. However, unlike previous trials that featured high-profile personalities like Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard and the murder case of O.J. Simpson, the trial of Diddy will not be televised or streamed by any media outlet.
So, let’s take a look at why citizens will not be able to witness the rapper’s ongoing courtroom proceedings for the charges against him.
Why Diddy’s trial isn’t being televised or streamed like Depp v Heard
The “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” singer’s trial will not be televised anywhere since he is battling federal charges. This is because the usage of cameras or any other recording device is strictly prohibited in a federal courtroom. So, there is no way for the media to stream the court’s proceedings live.
As stated in US law, the Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53 restricts any type of “electronic media coverage of criminal proceedings in federal courts.” The rule also forbids court attendees from clicking photos while the trial is going on. Nevertheless, such practices can take place if a valid decree has been passed beforehand. This is only if a judge deems that it is necessary during “the presentation of evidence,” or “for security purposes.”
Nevertheless, those interested in Diddy’s trial can catch live video updates of the judicial happenings from networks such as Law&Crime and Court TV. Moreover, certain YouTubers, such as Rotten Mango, have reportedly been present in several court sessions. Thus, they will most likely update their subscribers with the trial’s details in their videos.
The latest news to come out of Diddy’s trial has to do with his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura’s shocking testimony. Taking the stand on Day 3 of the trial, she revealed the problematic nature of her relationship with the rapper. This included an incident where Diddy allegedly asked Ventura to enter an inflatable pool filled with baby oil.
