Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bail decision in his sex-trafficking case expected next week

During a hearing in Manhattan federal court, the decision on whether Sean “Diddy” Combs will be released on bail was pushed back to next week by the judge overseeing his sex-trafficking case. Combs’ attorneys and prosecutors were asked to file paperwork outlining specific terms of his release by Monday. The prosecution argued that Combs is a flight risk and a danger to the community, while the defense stated that he would stay in a three-bedroom apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side with security guards provided by Patriot Security. The Judge expressed concerns about potential witness tampering and wanted clarification on how Combs would communicate if released on bail. Combs, who is being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The bail hearing comes after prosecutors were ordered to get rid of privileged notes taken from Combs’ jail cell. The scrutiny on Combs began when his former partner, Cassie, filed a lawsuit alleging rape and abuse. Combs denied the allegations, but surveillance footage of him beating Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 emerged. These developments come amidst a legal battle for Combs as he awaits trial scheduled for May 5.

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