Victim Number 2 Pleads With Judge Subramanian To Keep The Video Evidence Sealed

In a sealed letter submitted to Judge Subramanian, legal counsel for Jane Doe—referred to as Victim-2 in the Sean Combs federal criminal case—opposed a media request filed on May 12, 2025, by attorneys Robert Balin and Alexandra Perloff-Giles. That request, made on behalf of several news organizations, sought courtroom access to view “sexually explicit and sensitive” audiovisual exhibits that are set to be shown to the jury but not played in open court. Jane Doe’s counsel argued against the release, emphasizing the highly personal and traumatic nature of the content and citing her court-granted right to proceed anonymously. The letter underscores the importance of safeguarding Jane Doe’s dignity and privacy during trial proceedings that already carry significant emotional weight for her.

The opposition also stresses the unique harm that could arise from permitting the press to view such sensitive materials, especially given their graphic and intimate nature. Jane Doe’s legal team asserts that allowing the media to access these exhibits, even if only while they are played for the jury, would essentially nullify the court’s protective measures and could lead to secondary dissemination—further traumatizing the victim and potentially undermining the integrity of the trial. The letter frames the issue not as a matter of transparency, but one of protecting victims’ rights, ensuring due process, and upholding the court’s earlier rulings that prioritized the safety and anonymity of individuals involved in the case.


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