Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail for the third time due to concerns over witness tampering in his upcoming sex trafficking trial. The judge cited Combs as a serious risk, noting his attempts to influence witnesses and public opinion from jail. Despite a proposed $50 million bail package, the court found no conditions sufficient to ensure community safety. Combs faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and other serious allegations, while his lawyers argue for his release to prepare for a 2025 trial.
A New York federal judge has denied bail for Sean "Diddy" Combs, citing evidence of his potential danger to the community and risk of witness tampering. The decision was influenced by video evidence of violence and Combs' attempts to influence witnesses and the jury pool. Despite Combs' proposal for strict home confinement conditions, the judge found no assurance that these measures would prevent further risks. This marks the fourth time Combs has been denied bail in this case.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers have requested bail for the third time, arguing he is not a danger to the community, despite facing charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Judge Arun Subramanian will decide next week, after both sides submit letters on Combs' permitted communications. Prosecutors allege Combs has violated jail rules and attempted to influence the jury pool. Combs' defense proposed home detention with private security, but the judge rejected his Miami mansion as a suitable location. The case involves allegations of violence against his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
Prosecutors have accused Sean 'Diddy' Combs of attempting to contact witnesses from jail, raising concerns about potential witness tampering in his ongoing legal case.
Keefe D, a suspect in the murder of Tupac Shakur, is facing a court hearing to determine if he can be released on bail. Prosecutors allege he is a threat to society and could tamper with witnesses, citing a recorded jail phone call where his son mentioned a "green light" order, which implies a hit on potential witnesses. Keefe D's defense claims his past confessions were for entertainment and denies any current gang affiliations. The judge will decide on his bail status in a hearing that will also test the credibility of his defense for the upcoming trial.
