Diddy stays behind bars until sentencing — $50M bond rejected

On Monday, August 4, US District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs’ bid for release, ruling that his history of violence indicates he could pose a danger to others.

The Hollywood Reporter writes.

Sean Combs to stay in jail until sentencing

A court has ruled that Sean Combs will remain in jail while awaiting sentencing in October for prostitution-related crimes. 

In Monday’s order, the court emphasized the substantial evidence indicating Combs' inclination toward violence, coercion, and subjugation, including his history of assaulting two former long-term girlfriends. The court said that the rap mogul must present exceptional circumstances requiring his immediate release.

The order comes after Virginia Huynh, a former girlfriend of Combs who was set to participate in the government’s case against him as "Victim-3," urged the court on Sunday to grant bail. Virginia Huynh said Combs is a "family man" who is committed to becoming "a better person" and addressing the harm he has caused.

The filing was part of the defense’s latest effort to release Combs on a $50 million bond. He was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, but found guilty of prostitution-related offenses under the Mann Act. Those offenses carry a maximum sentence of 10 years.

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