Diddy verdict recap: Sean Combs denied bail despite being cleared of most serious crimes in sex trafficking trial
The judge ruled Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will remain behind bars as he awaits sentencing, citing his ‘yearslong pattern of violence’
Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to remain in custody as he awaits sentencing after a jury found him guilty on two out of five counts in his high-profile sex-trafficking trial, but acquitted him of the most serious charge of racketeering.
Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs’s request to be released on bail ahead of his sentencing hearing, citing his “yearslong pattern of violence.” The hearing began hours after the jurors announced they reached a verdict Wednesday morning.
The music mogul was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution. That count carries a punishment of up to 10 years in prison. However, he was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion.
It comes after the eight men and four women on the jury said Tuesday there were members “with unpersuadable opinions on both sides” concerning the racketeering count. Combs was arrested in September 2024 as federal authorities alleged he threatened, abused, and coerced victims “to fulfill his sexual desires” between 2004 and 2024.
“Mr. Combs has been given his life by this jury,” his lawyer told the court after the verdict.
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Diddy's family returns to court
Sean “Diddy” Combs’s family was spotted entering Manhattan federal court minutes ago ahead of the upcoming bail hearing.
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Diddy enters the courtroom
Sean “Diddy” Combs has entered the courtroom for his bail hearing.
As he walked in, Combs blew a kiss to his family and clasped his hands together in a prayer pose, the Associated Press reports.
Bail denied
Judge Arun Subramanian will not allow Sean “Diddy” Combs to be released on bail as he awaits sentencing.
Judge cites Diddy's domestic violence in bail denial
Judge Arun Subramanian cited Sean “Diddy” Combs’s history of domestic violence when he denied his bail request.
Subramanian said Combs has a “yearslong pattern of violence.”
Combs will remain in custody as he awaits sentencing.
Diddy fans disappointed outside court
Sean “Diddy” Combs’s supporters had gathered outside Manhattan federal court on Wednesday afternoon in apparent anticipation of his release on bail.
When the judge denied Combs’s request to be released on bail, his fans went totally silent. The group had been dancing, hollering and cheering up until they heard the news.
Soon afterward, the crowd began dispersing.
Sentencing scheduled for October
Judge Arun Subramanian scheduled Sean “Diddy” Combs’s sentencing hearing for October 3.
Subramanian noted he may move the hearing sooner if the defense wants to expedite it.
Judge slams defense's arguments against bail decision: 'Domestic violence is violence'
Judge Arun Subramanian reminded Marc Agnifilo that “domestic violence is violence” as the defense attorney tried to argue in favor of his client’s release on bail.
Subramanian also reminded Agnifilo that he admitted Combs was violent during his closing argument.
“You full-throatedly in your closing argument told the jury that there was violence,” Subramanian told Agnifilo.
Diddy wants to speak with judge, attorney says
Sean “Diddy” Combs wants to speak with Judge Arun Subramanian, defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said.
The request came as Agnifilo was arguing with the judge about his decision to deny Combs bail ahead of his sentencing hearing.
Judge reaffirms bail is denied
Judge Arun Subramanian reaffirmed that he is denying bail for Sean “Diddy” Combs and scheduled another hearing for Tuesday to discuss his sentencing date.
Subramanian scheduled his sentencing for October 3 but said he’d be open to moving it earlier at the defense’s request.