Sean “Diddy” Combs will not be released from prison, a court has confirmed once again. They said they “cannot take him at his word”.
Sean “Diddy” Combs (54) will remain in custody until his trial. This ruling was made by a federal judge on Wednesday (September 18) in Manhattan in New York City. Combs’ lawyers had previously appealed again. After an initial hearing on Tuesday, another judge on Wednesday refused to release the rapper under conditions. It was suggested that he pay bail of 50 million US dollars (approximately 44.7 million euros) and undergo regular drug tests. Combs would also have been placed under house arrest. In addition, the defense’s proposal stipulated that Combs should no longer receive female visitors.
Proposal fell on deaf ears
The focus of the nearly two-hour hearing was the threat posed by Combs and his repeated “obstruction of justice.” “The indisputable evidence makes it clear that the defendant cannot be taken at his word,” said the deputy district attorney, who was already involved in the hearing on Tuesday.
Combs’ lawyer promised in the courtroom that security guards would accompany the music mogul after his release. They would prevent him from meeting people outside his family and his lawyers. The security company is Sage Intelligence, which is headed by Herman Weisberg (58). He was hired in the case of film producer Harvey Weinstein (72), among others. As Combs’ main defense attorney Marc Agnifilo also emphasized, Combs will not have access to a cell phone or internet if he is released.
Combs will therefore remain in custody. The musician pleaded not guilty on Tuesday. If convicted, he faces a life sentence. , the next hearing will be on Wednesday, October 9. The rapper’s defense attorney will file another appeal, he told the broadcaster. “I will not let him sit in prison a day longer than necessary,” Agnifilo said, clarifying his position. He also described him as a “stoic guy” who has “been through a lot in his life.”
Arrest occurred after searches and allegations
Combs was arrested in a Manhattan hotel on the evening of September 16. The prosecutor’s office released the indictment one day later. According to media reports, Combs is accused of sex trafficking, organized crime and promoting prostitution. In November 2023, his former girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura (38) accused him of abusing her and participating in sex trafficking.
This was followed by searches of Combs’ properties in Miami and Los Angeles on March 25, 2024. In May, a video circulated online showing Combs attacking Ventura in a hotel hallway. In a now-deleted Instagram video, the rapper apologized and spoke of taking “full responsibility” for his behavior.
Source: Stern
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