Prosecutors said they want to show jurors videos of sexual encounters between Combs and his partners known as "Freak Offs." A Davis White Tremaine lawyer representing media entities said privacy interests do not overcome the First Amendment.

Atlanta criminal-defense attorney Bruce Harvey, who co-represented Young Thug’s co-defendant Nichols, agreed. “Brian is a meticulous lawyer, always very thorough and prepared — leaves no stone unturned,” Harvey said.