Could Diddy Get Out Of Jail? The Latest on The Rapper's Federal Sex Trafficking Case

The rap mogul awaits federal prosecution from jail on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and more.

25 Nov 2024, 17:02 by Kalyn Womack · The Root

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This is a breaking story about the federal sex crime case against Bad Boy Records founder Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Come back for new developments.

As previously reported by The Root, the mogul requested he be released on $50 million bond to be on house arrest in his New York home with special restrictions including limited phone access, around the clock security and supervised visitation for a pre-approved list of family members.

In the renewed bail motion, Combs’ attorneys argued he should be granted his freedom for the same reason former Abercrombie&Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was granted a $10 million bond and home detention on similar charges.

Prosecutors opposed the motion, arguing the nature of both cases are “substantially different” citing the allegations of Combs using violence, firearms and coercion to “protect and promote” his role in the alleged sex crimes. They also argued that unlike Jeffries, whose alleged criminal conduct concluded in 2015, Combs has continued to defy the law to present day.

“The defendant’s criminal conduct, including acts of obstruction, has persisted through the present - the conduct charged against Combs extends through 2024. And even since being charged, Combs has continued his obstructive conduct, including by repeatedly flouting the orders of this Court and the rules and regulations of the [Bureau of Prisons],” wrote prosecutors.

Prosecutors also made this argument upon the raid of Combs’ jail cell in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The defense argued prosecutors were in error when they obtained photographs of Combs’ personal, legal documents, insisting it warranted grounds for Combs’ case to be dropped altogether. Prosecutors bit back, arguing the documents and other materials seized showed the rapper had been breaking jail rules and plotting to find damaging evidence on witnesses called by the government through third-party communication - otherwise proving to be unfit for release.

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian honored Combs’ side, ordered the Feds to destroy any photographs of Combs’ legal notes. Though scoring a legal win, it’s unclear how this could aid to his bail request. He still has a record of his request being denied not once but three times.

The judge did not issue a response to Combs’ latest attempt at freedom though his decision is expected this week. If released, combs’ is expected to serve home detention in a three-bedroom apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, his attorneys said.

Diddy’s Federal Indictment

On Monday, Sept. 16, the 54-year-old rap mogul was arrested in Manhattan by federal authorities, six months after they raided his two homes in Los Angeles and Miami. His indictment was unsealed the following morning, revealing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and engaging in interstate transportation for prostitution. The allegations against Combs include sexual abuse, physical abuse, bribery and various drug offenses.

The most notable claims stem from his so-called “freak off” sex parties, where prosecutors allege women and men were drugged and forced to perform sexual acts at Combs’ pleasure. He was also accused of using video footage to blackmail the victims into compliance.

These allegations were first brought forth by ex-girlfriend and Bad Boy Records signee Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura in a civil suit that accused him of sex trafficking, human trafficking, sexual battery, sexual assault, and other allegations. Combs quickly settled the suit within 24 hours, but lawsuits from other associates have quickly followed in the months since. Most recently, Houston attorney Tony Buzbee announced he’s representing over 100 plaintiffs who came forward with claims of rape, sexual exploitation and sexual assault against the rapper.

While many of the suits since 2023 have been civil, this federal case has Combs facing criminal charges. He has pleaded not guilty, and was denied bail. His trial is scheduled for May 2025.

As we wait for more developments check out our previous coverage on Combs’ case:

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Could Diddy Get Out Of Jail? The Latest on The Rapper's Federal Sex Trafficking Case

The rap mogul awaits federal prosecution from jail on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and more.

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