Diddy denied bail again after $50 million bond request

Sean “Diddy” Combs, who remains jailed ahead of his October sentencing, has been denied bail again after the rapper and his legal team requested that he be released on a $50 million bond

U.S. District Court Judge Arun Subramanian, who presided over Combs’ landmark s3x-trafficking trial in Manhattan court, denied Combs’ renewed attempt in an order filed Monday, Aug. 4.

Combs’ attorneys asked the judge in a July 29 filing to release Combs on the multimillion-dollar bond and allow him to live in his Miami mansion — instead of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn — as he awaits sentencing.

Subramanian said in the order that the embattled hip-hop mogul, who was convicted in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, has failed to “meet his burden by clear and convincing evidence” of demonstrating that he won’t be a danger to the public, or flee, if released.

The judge also cited his recent ruling that denied Combs’ immediate release after the conclusion of his criminal trial on July 2, which highlighted Combs’ past history of domestic violence.

“Increasing the amount of the bond or devising additional conditions doesn’t change the calculus given the circumstances and heavy burden of proof that Combs bears,” Subramanian wrote.

At the time of his July 2 order requiring Combs to remain in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Subramanian referenced the testimony of Combs’ anonymous ex-girlfriend “Jane,” which included harrowing claims that Combs choked and dragged her during an argument in June 2024, when Combs was aware of the active federal investigation into his conduct.

Subramanian also noted that Combs’ team admitted, “We own the domestic violence,” regarding Combs’ other ex, R&B singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura Fine, and her allegations of long-term abuse.

“It is impossible for the defendant to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he poses no danger,” Subramanian explained.

Combs’ latest bail denial comes after the Grammy-winning rapper filed another request with the court contesting his trial verdict, which also saw Combs be acquitted on top charges of racketeering and s3x trafficking.

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