Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in New York City jail until 2025 trial after withdrawing bail appeal
New York — Sean “Deedee” Combs filed a motion Friday to deny his bail appeal, meaning he will remain in jail until In May 2025, he went on trial on sex trafficking charges.
Combs ordered to be held without bail When he was first arrested in Septemberbut his legal team Appeal a decision repeatedly.
The latest appeal was dismissed in late November“The court finds that the government has shown by clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of conditions can reasonably ensure the safety of the community,” the judge said.
Prosecutor It was previously alleged that Combs has been trying to contact potential victims and witnesses since his arrest. They also claim he encouraged tactics to influence public opinion, such as having his children post his birthday messages on social media.
Combs is being held at the Brooklyn Federal Prison.
Coombs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. He is accused of abusing and extorting multiple women for more than 15 years with the help of colleagues and employees.
he incarcerated at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center.New York City’s only federal prison. over the years, The prison also houses other high-profile inmatessuch as singer R. Kelly, rapper Ja Rule and cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried.
Combs’ trial is scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025. Prosecutors have until the end of the year to turn over evidence.
Experts say Combs could face decades in prison if convicted.
