Diddy to L.A. Times: Told Ya So!!!

Posted Mar 26th 2008 4:45PM by TMZ Staff

Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorney tried to talk the L.A. Times out of publishing an article last week that said his client had advanced knowledge of an attack on Tupac Shakur. But they did it anyway, and now the story is blowing up in their face -- and Diddy is pissed.

The story ran first on the L.A. Times' web site on March 17, and was then published two days later in the paper. When Diddy's attorney, Howard Weitzman, read the story online, he sent a letter to the Times asking them to "refrain from reprinting [the article] and that the false accusation be immediately be retracted." The paper did nothing.

Diddy's lawyer tells TMZ, "The Times completely ignored my letter, did nothing to correct their defamatory article, and never held the reporter, Chuck Philips, to the Code of Ethics the paper supposedly had set for its writers. We will continue to seek a retraction and to pursue appropriate remedies given the egregious and reckless conduct of Mr. Philips and the L.A. Times."

The authenticity of documents that were a focal point of the story have been brought into question by TheSmokingGun. The Times has said they will launch an internal investigation into the matter.

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31. I agree that Suge was the architect, but Diddy is as innocent as OJ. He might have not been at the scenes, but he had a hand.

Too bad about 2pac Shakur, he was just getting started just like all the other Tupacs before him that also died violently

Posted at 10:32AM on Mar 27th 2008 by pimp

32. diddy killed both of them to make money

Posted at 11:13AM on Mar 27th 2008 by diddy the killer

33. All these people who have no facts on an issues reguarding a crime, should really shut up. There are rules reguarding ethics in journalism and there as well as a libel and slander rule. Unless there are concrete facts proving someone is guilt y of a crime, don't point those dirty fingers. And by the was dont hate on diddy cause is is succesful. Brattus Rattus you need to learn objectivity in the media and how not to be green eyed monster. The times should have checked there sources now there credibility is on the line.

Posted at 11:17AM on Mar 27th 2008 by nadine

34. and #28 you know what trash is,cause you are sitting in your trailer looking around the park and the newest thing in your trailer is a used computer get a life your jackass.

Posted at 12:28PM on Mar 27th 2008 by BrownSuga2008

35. puffy screw over all his artist and
tupac says that puffy knew about the shooting was going to happen.

puffy sucks
suge knight should have smack puffy like he did to Jermain Durpree

Posted at 12:52PM on Mar 27th 2008 by keepitreal

36. Its a shame we will never know the truth about what happened to Pac at either of his shootings because the cops didn't care to investigate. They were just happy to be rid of him.
the only way this will ever be solved is if the person who did it confesses. If it was Diddy he will never confess, he is to busy talking about himself and how great he is to admit what he did. He also would never admit to showing some serious BITCHASSNESS when it came to Pac and Biggie.

I just hope he doesn't ruin the career of Day 26 they are actually very talented. The best CD I have heard in a long time. Not one song on it I don't like.

Posted at 2:36PM on Mar 27th 2008 by tlo

37. ME THINKITH DIDDY PROTEST TO MUCH? Wonder why =(

Posted at 3:41PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Kim

38. Time to set an example.. Lawsuit!

Posted at 6:28PM on Mar 27th 2008 by Lisa

39. would not be surprised if he was involved in the demise of biggie pac and shyne

Posted at 6:37PM on Mar 30th 2008 by b.elle

40. What's super hilarius about that letter sent to the LA Times? ... it was signed "Very truly yours" ... WTF! ...

Posted at 11:45AM on Apr 4th 2008 by dannirenee

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