Sean Combs, known as Diddy, is now facing a critical legal battle. His defense team is vast and growing. It is a mix of experienced lawyers.  The team has been bolstered recently with some high-profile additions.

The original defense team included Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos from the firm Agnifilo Intrater.  Marc Agnifilo has a reputation for defending big names. He has represented figures like Martin Shkreli, the former pharma executive, and Keith Raniere, the leader of the Nxivm sex cult. He has been vocal in Combs's defense.  He has argued that the sexual encounters, which the government claims were coerced, were actually consensual. He has described these encounters as "freak-offs" and has insisted that Combs's ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, was a willing participant.

Agnifilo has also been critical of the prosecution. He has called the case an "unjust prosecution. "  He has described Combs as "an imperfect person but is not a criminal. "  He has been joined by Alexandra Shapiro, a well-known appellate court lawyer. She has a strong track record in trials and appeals. She might be key in any potential appeals if the trial does not go well for Combs.  Shapiro is not the only new addition.  Jason Driscoll and Anna Estevao have also joined the defense team.

The team has recently added Brian Steel. He is known for his work defending the rapper Young Thug in a racketeering trial. Steel made headlines for accusing a judge of improperly meeting with a witness. He was held in contempt but later vindicated.  This shows that the team is not afraid to take on powerful figures.

The defense team has also added Xavier Donaldson. He is a New York lawyer with a diverse background. He describes himself as a "litigator, professor, speaker, and crisis manager. "  Nicole Westmoreland, who represented one of Young Thug's co-defendants, has also joined the team.

The legal battle is heating up.  The defense team has asked for a delay in the trial. They cited newly produced evidence by the government. The judge denied the request.  The judge noted that Combs has four law firms working for him. This gives him ample resources to prepare for the trial.

The trial is set to begin.  The defense team is ready.  They have a mix of experienced lawyers. They are prepared to take on the government's case.  The outcome of the trial is uncertain.  But one thing is clear: the legal showdown is just beginning.

The Legal Showdown: Sean Combs Faces Serious Allegations

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