Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is asking a federal judge to release him on a $50 million bond while he awaits sentencing on October 3. The 55-year-old music mogul was found not guilty earlier this month on major charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. However, he was convicted on two lesser counts related to transportation to engage in prostitution which carry a maximum 10 years of jail sentence.
Combs’ attorneys filed a motion on Tuesday, stating that his case involves “exceptional” circumstances. They also argued that the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn where Combs has been held since his 2023 arrest, is unsafe. His lawyer Marc Agnifilo wrote in statement, “Sean Combs should not be in jail for this conduct. In fact, he may be the only person currently in a United States jail for being any sort of john.”
The legal team also claimed that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was unfairly prosecuted due to his “swingers” lifestyle and insisted that others who face similar charges are usually released before sentencing.
After his acquittal on July 2, Combs’ team immediately asked for bond but Judge Arun Subramanian denied it, citing concerns about violence. The judge noted the defense admitted to violent incidents involving Combs and said it was “impossible” to confirm that he posed no danger.
The rapper lawyers responded by saying he hasn’t been violent since 2018, apart from one incident in June 2024. They further assured the court that, “If released on conditions, Sean Combs will not be violent to anyone.”
Prosecutors have until Thursday to respond.
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