Lawyer reprimanded for jesting at female legal team led by Diddy's case: 'Inappropriate'
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Diddy's Legal Buddy, Mark Geragos, Earns Ridicule from Judge Over Offensive Podcast Comment
In a move that's stirring up controversy, lawyer Mark Geragos, associated with Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal squad, dropped a racially charged comment on his podcast, 2 Angry Men, prompting a furious response.
Court records revealed by The Post expose Geragos referring to the prosecution as a "six-pack of white women" during a recent podcast episode hosted alongside TMZ founding father, Harvey Levin.
Judge Arun Subramanian wasn't amused, addressing Geragos in a private meeting on Tuesday, May 6. The judge wasted no time in condemning the remark, stating, "Referring to the prosecution in this case as a six-pack of white women is nothing short of ridiculous."
He further added, "Such insensitive remarks are intolerable in any court, by any lawyer, anywhere in the nation."
In his defense, Geragos argued that the comment reflected Combs' belief he's a victim of racial targeting. "It's an observation," Geragos argued in court.
However, Combs' legal team has opted against invoking selective prosecution on the basis of race, and also refused to cite uncharged white public figures within their case.
Although Geragos isn't listed officially in Combs' defense team, he's revealed his collaboration with Combs' mother, Janice, and was present for the initial days of jury selection, where official proceedings kicked off on May 5.
The exchange ended on a lighter note, with the judge cautioning Geragos, "I'll be keeping a close eye and an even closer ear... You've gained one more subscriber for your podcast," to which Geragos replied with a repartee, "As long as you're subscribing, I'm game!"
Facing potential life imprisonment, Combs isn't taking any chances.
The incident underscores the consequences legal professionals could face due to their public statements, particularly in high-profile cases, emphasizing the crucial role of maintaining professionalism and avoiding offensive language.
- Despite not being an official member of Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team, Mark Geragos, who is associated with Combs' legal squad, made a racially charged comment on his podcast, 2 Angry Men.
- The comment, referring to the prosecution as a "six-pack of white women", was criticized by Judge Arun Subramanian, who stated it was "nothing short of ridiculous" and "intolerable in any court, by any lawyer, anywhere in the nation".
- Geragos attempted to justify his comment by arguing it was an observation reflecting Combs' belief he's a victim of racial targeting.
- However, Combs' legal team has opted against invoking selective prosecution on the basis of race, and has also refused to cite uncharged white public figures within their case.
- The incident has underscored the potential consequences legal professionals could face due to their public statements, particularly in high-profile cases, emphasizing the importance of maintaining professionalism and avoiding offensive language.
- The entertainment world, general news, and crime-and-justice sectors are closely monitoring this incident and the role it may play in impacting celebrities' legal proceedings in the future.
