No Bail Again: Sean Diddy to Remain in Jail Until May 2025 Trial
Judge rejects $50M bail proposal amid witness tampering accusations and public safety concerns.
- Judge Arun Subramanian ruled no conditions could ensure public safety
- Prosecutors claim Diddy attempted to influence witnesses even from jail
- Combs faces racketeering and sex-trafficking accusations
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the 54-year-old music mogul and founder of Bad Boy Records, will remain incarcerated until his sex-trafficking trial in May 2025.
A federal judge denied bail for the third time, rejecting a $50 million proposal from his defense team, which included home confinement with GPS monitoring, restrictions on visitors, and 24/7 private security.
Prosecutors opposed the release, citing accusations that Combs attempted to tamper with witnesses even while in custody, posing a danger to the community.
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled there were no conditions that could ensure public safety, solidifying the decision after weeks of deliberation.
This follows revelations from a jail sweep that uncovered handwritten notes prosecutors claim showed Combs plotting to influence witnesses. Combs’s legal team disputes these claims, arguing the notes are protected under attorney-client privilege.
Combs, who was arrested in September and charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and related offenses, maintains his innocence.
The government alleges he leveraged his wealth and influence to run a criminal enterprise involving forced labor, kidnapping, and bribery. Legal experts believe his continued detention reflects the gravity of the case.
