Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied release on bond to await sentencing
NEW YORK, AUG 4 – A judge cited Sean Combs' history of violence and deemed him unsafe for supervision, denying bail despite a $50 million bond offer, with sentencing set for October.
- On Monday, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ motion, finding he 'fails to satisfy his burden to demonstrate an entitlement to release.'
- Since last week, Combs has been held without bail as his lawyers requested release pending sentencing on October 3.
- The judge noted concerns about Combs' flight risk and found he failed to show sufficient evidence to counter supervision arguments.
- Combs, who pleaded not guilty, faces up to 10 years in prison after being convicted of two counts of prostitution-related offenses among five criminal charges.
- Ahead of his sentencing, his legal team continues to press for bail, despite the judge's Monday denial, with sentencing scheduled for Oct. 3.
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US rapper Sean Combs must remain in prison until the end of October.
Convicted rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs must remain in jail pending his sentencing. A judge ruled yesterday that he must remain in jail, after several previous requests were denied. The 55-year-old Combs was partially convicted early last month in a sex offense case against him. He is guilty of transporting persons for the purpose of prostitution. He was acquitted of more serious charges, including human trafficking and extortion. The rapper is expe…

Sean Combs has been behind bars since September. After a sexual crimes trial, he will be punished in October. Until then, the rapper must remain in prison.
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