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Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail and will remain in jail until his sentencing, ruled Judge Subramanian. The judge noted Combs’ own team admitted to domestic violence claims.
Judge Arun Subramanian said bail is required for release after someone is convicted of prostitution charges, and he felt Combs posed a danger if released—therefore denying bail until after his sentencing.
The judge noted the violence Combs displayed against his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and that the Bad Boy Records’ founder’s own team admitted to the domestic violence claims against him. Judge Subramanian asserted that, given that the 2016 footage at the InterContinental Hotel “starkly depicted” Combs’ violence, the defense did not prove there was a lack of danger to any person or the community should he be released.
During the bail hearing, Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilio argued that Combs was not convicted of violent crimes. But the judge reminded him that in closing arguments, he “full-throatedly” told the jury there “was violence there.”
“Under these circumstances, it’s impossible for the defendant to show he poses no danger to any person,” the judge added. “For present purposes, the defendant is unable to meet his burden.
Prosecutor Maurene Comey said the judge was correct in his decision to keep Combs in detention, calling him an “extremely violent man” with a “danger temper.”
Judge Subramanian has proposed a sentencing date of October 3, but said he is willing to move up the sentencing date at the defense’s request. Attorney Marc Agnifilo said they would like to expedite the sentencing schedule as much as possible.
Initially, Combs’ defense team asked for him to be released on a $1 million bond. He was acquitted on all charges against him, except for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Now, he could be behind bars for up to 20 years—but experts say he will probably only serve a few months.
But Combs’ time in the courts isn’t over yet. He still faces a stack of civil lawsuits from both men and women, alleging a number of crimes from sexual impropriety to rape.
