Diddy's Bail Appeal Rejected, He Remains in Prison

On Wednesday, the judge rejected Diddy's bail request for the second time while he struggled to secure his release.

Sean "Diddy" Combs was brought before US District Court Judge Andrew Carter for a second bail hearing after being accused of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The rapper pleaded not guilty to the charges just hours after an indictment detailing his alleged sex crimes was made public.

Carter argued that Combs might influence witnesses as his reason for opposing bail.

Emily Johnson, the Assistant US Attorney, highlighted Diddy's history of intimidating his accusers and witnesses, and claimed that text messages revealed Combs compelling his victims to engage in sexual encounters he called "freak offs." According to Johnson, Diddy recorded these sex acts and used the videos as a means of maintaining the victims' silence.

The US Attorney's Office accused Combs' defense team of downplaying and minimizing Diddy's violent tendencies. Johnson disagreed with Diddy's lawyer's portrayal of the 2016 assault on Cassie as a lovers' quarrel.

Johnson contended that Combs poses a serious risk to the integrity of his case and is a danger to the community.

According to New Jersey-based defense attorney David Gelman, the original decision to deny bail for Diddy was correct. Even if Diddy had offered a billion dollars, it wouldn't have changed the outcome.

Combs' team tried to convince the judge that he was not a flight risk by presenting his communications with the US Attorney's Office during the ongoing investigation.

Diddy's proposal to cover his bail with $50 million was unprecedented.

"Gelman stated that he knew the outcome of the situation and had prepared accordingly. He had an $18 million mortgage on his Miami home, which he paid off in August to have some liquid assets. However, after reading the brief from the US attorney's office to the judge requesting the denial of bail, Gelman realized that witness tampering would not be tolerated, regardless of the amount of money or assets put up."

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On Tuesday, Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky denied Diddy's bail appeal, stating that there were "no conditions" she could impose on the rapper that would ensure his appearance in court. Tarnofsky argued that sex trafficking is a crime that often occurs in private settings, making it difficult to monitor Diddy effectively even with pre-trial monitoring services. Despite considering alternative forms of detention, the judge ultimately found them to be insufficient. Tarnofsky acknowledged the substantial evidence against Diddy.

The US Attorney's Office was concerned that Diddy could potentially hinder the investigation or intimidate witnesses. The assistant attorney stated that Diddy was aware of the investigation in February and still contacted witnesses.

The government highlighted his alleged history of violence and abuse, while the attorney's office stated that no bail conditions could address these concerns.

Diddy made his first court appearance on Tuesday following charges, and if convicted, he could receive a minimum of 15 years in prison or a lifetime sentence.

On Tuesday, one day after his arrest in a New York City hotel lobby, an explosive indictment was unsealed, containing disturbing allegations against Diddy.

According to an unsealed indictment obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital, Diddy ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, among others. He allegedly used "firearms, threats of violence, coercion, and verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse" to fulfill his sexual desires.

Diddy and his employees would "intimidate, threaten, and lure female victims into Combs' orbit, often under the guise of a romantic relationship. Combs allegedly then used force, threats of force, and coercion to make victims engage in extended sex acts with male commercial sex workers that Combs referred to as 'Freak Offs.' Diddy often provided IV fluids to his victims after 'freak offs' to recover from physical exertion and drug use, according to the indictment."

In March, authorities confiscated "freak off supplies" and three AR-15s with altered serial numbers, according to court documents. Additionally, the feds seized "thousands of bottles of personal lubricant and baby oil that Diddy's staff allegedly used to prepare hotel rooms for the freak offs," Williams announced at a press conference.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org.

This report was contributed to by Michael Ruiz of The Associated Press and Planet Chronicle Digital.