NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail.
The hip-hop mogul and founder of Bad Boy Records has been in federal prison in Brooklyn on sex trafficking and racketeering charges since his arrest in September. and has been denied bail twice before despite an offer of $50 million.
Prosecutors accused Combs of trying to influence witnesses. and intimidating victims from behind bars and said he would risk fleeing if released. They also told the court that his reliance on his enormous wealth to apply for bail could amount to a “two-tiered” justice system if his proposal is allowed. The story involves a mogul paying a private security company to monitor him and control some of his communications while under house arrest.
‘DIDDY’ makes third attempt at bail after prosecutors accuse him of blackmailing victim from behind bar
Hip hop artist Sean Puffy Combs performs on MTV 2 Large on New Year’s Eve at MTV’s Times Square Studios on December 1, 1999. (Scott Gries / ImageDirect)
earlier this week Prominent bail bondsman Ira Judelson was seen at the courthouse attending one of Combs’ trials.
on monday A judge ordered federal prosecutors to delete handwritten notes Combs took during a search of his jail cell. which his lawyers say is protected by attorney-client privilege. and was improperly confiscated. Excerpts from those records previously cited by prosecutors cannot be used in bond hearings. The judge added.
The words in question refer to getting “dirty” on at least two potential witnesses.
Prosecutors also claim that releasing Combs could put victims and witnesses at risk. Even though the defense offered a huge sum of money. But the judge kept the hip-hop icon behind bars.
Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the 2019 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH in Los Angeles on February 2, September 9, 2019. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Roc Nation)
Prosecutors allege he has a long history of obstruction. Encourage witnesses and subordinates to conceal him. and harassed both partners and personal officials According to court documents
“Former officers described defendants threatening to kill them. Throw things at them and was punched, punched, and shoved by the defendant and seen him do the same to others,” prosecutors said. “This significant history of violence must be taken into account when considering the defendant’s disruptive activities. When taken together There is no doubt that the government has proven the defendants’ dangerousness through clear and convincing evidence.”
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After seeing his bail rejected twice previously following his arrest in September. Combs resumed his quest for freedom last week with a new bail offer of the same $50 million. which was secured by his Miami Beach mansion. which his lawyers say is worth approximately $48 million.
The prosecutor brought it up first.”Serious concerns” Concerning the safety of victims and witnesses If Combs is released And the judge overseeing his criminal case denied his various requests for a gag order that would have restricted additional accusers from coming forward.
The trial is scheduled for May 5 next year. When that time comes United States Attorney Those overseeing his case may be replaced by President Trump’s nominee. who is former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie filed a lawsuit against him in November 2023, which was settled a day later. (Getty Images)
The Feds opened their investigation in November 2023, around the same time that Casandra Ventura, his ex-girlfriend, The singer known as Cassie sued Combs, accusing him of physical and sexual abuse. He settled her civil case a day after she filed it.
Robbs denies the allegations from Ventura and from other accusers. Angrily, then video leaked, It shows a nearly naked billionaire brutally attacking her in the hallway of the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles.
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In the past year New accusers continue to come forward, and Texas Attorney Tony Buzbee Said in October that He now represents more than 100 people who want to sue the rapper.
