Finally, victims of Sean Diddy Combs can breathe a sense of relief. For the fifth time, Diddy has been refused bail. Diddy is awaiting his sentencing on October 3rd for his two-count federal conviction. He was found guilty of transporting people to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act.
On August 4, 2025, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian issued a decision rejecting the bail. Combs was unable to prove that he posed no threat to the community or a flight risk, the judge said. Judge Arun also said it was inexplicable to give bail because these are the necessary conditions to ensure release prior to punishment.
In September 2024, Diddy was taken into custody in Manhattan. Allegations of sex trafficking by force, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy led the FBI to raid all of his known residential addresses.
He was found not guilty by the jury on the most serious charges, which included racketeering and sex trafficking. However, in July 2025, he was convicted of two minor charges relating to prostitution.
In addition to offering to pay a $50 million bond and limiting Diddy’s travel to Miami and New York, Diddy’s legal team had requested a release until the sentence. His team was even prepared to give up his passport and consent to tight surveillance, which included frequent drug tests and prohibitions on visiting women.
Sean Diddy Combs never hears the word “no,” and Judge Subramanian has now denied him twice. Diddy’s legal team prepared a lengthy 62-page bail motion, but it was a complete failure. The judge recognized what the jury had overlooked.
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Laura Richards, August 4, 2025, BSc, MSc, MBPsS (@thecrimeanalyst)
A character letter from his ex-girlfriend, Virginia Gina Huynh, who was identified in court records as Victim 3, was presented by his side. She claimed in this letter that Combs had changed and argued for his release so he could take care of his family. Despite this, the court has listed her as one of his victims.
The prosecution did, however, identify a number of detailed reports of coercion and violence throughout the federal investigation and in courtroom testimony. The video of Combs physically abusing his ex-partner Cassie Ventura was also featured.
Following the trial, the prosecutor additionally filed the accusations of witness tampering and intimidation.
Judge Subramanian stated that no condition or set of conditions could plausibly guarantee public safety or stop potential witness influence in light of all the information the prosecutor had presented.
Additionally, the judge stated that pre-sentence release did not require any extraordinary circumstances.
A federal judge has once again rejected Sean Diddy Combs’ bail request, concluding that there are no extraordinary circumstances that call for his release before to his sentencing for interstate prostitution on October 3.
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August 5, 2025, Jamaica Observer (@JamaicaObserver)
Since his arrest, Combs had been held by the federal government at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He has been under constant pressure to be released by his defense. They also contended that there was no justification for Diddy’s detention because he had previously been cleared of serious charges.
However, the courts have consistently brought up the defendant’s violent past and wealth. It has sparked worries that he could use his power to intimidate witnesses or avoid punishment.
Combs may spend up to 20 years behind bars. According to the federal criteria, a range of 21 to 27 months might be more typical. However, the prosecution has already asked for at least 51 months, and these estimations are not legally obligatory.
Breaking: Sean Diddy Combs was convicted on two counts of transporting a prostitute to engage in prostitution but not guilty of racketeering conspiracy or sex trafficking. He might spend up to 20 years behind bars.
Marc Agnifilo, the defense lawyer, is advocating for his release today. Reconvenespic Court: https://l2RqBPPKrT
July 2, 2025 Joshua Ritter (@JoshuaRitterESQ)
The sentencing date in October is rapidly approaching. Civil rights activists and legal experts are keeping a careful eye on things. Even when some charges are dropped, the judiciary’s hesitancy to free well-known offenders found guilty of violent or coercive behavior is further supported by the bail denials.
