Unexpected Court Decision: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Bail Denied, Leaving Fans and Critics Stunned

So, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs just can’t catch a break—or can he? Despite walking away not guilty on three major counts, including racketeering and sex trafficking, the music mogul’s still got two guilty verdicts hanging over his head for transporting women, which could land him in the slammer for up to 20 years. And if you thought this drama was about to ease up, think again: a judge just slammed the bail door shut, keeping Diddy behind bars while the hammer falls. It’s like the ultimate plot twist in a reality show you never signed up for—how do you pivot when freedom’s suddenly off the table, even with partial acquittals? Meanwhile, both sides of the courtroom battlefield are waving letters—prosecution painting him as a flight risk with a violent conviction, defense claiming Mr. Combs has been the model inmate of the century. It’s a high-stakes game of legal chess with way higher bets than your usual celebrity drama. Curious about what led to this bail showdown and what’s next for the Bad Boy Records honcho? LEARN MORE.

A judge has denied Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs bail in a huge update following the conclusion of his federal sex trafficking trial.

Earlier today (2 June), the 55-year-old was acquitted on three out of five counts by New York judge Judge Arun Subramanian, after a jury returned a not guilty verdict for the charges of racketeering and two counts of sex trafficking.

However, the mogul received a guilty verdict on two counts of transportation for prostitution in regards to his former partner’s Cassie Ventura and a woman referred to as ‘Jane’, which means he could still face up to 20 years in prison.

Combs had pleaded not guilty and denied all the charges made against him.

Judge Subramanian has not made the decision to grant Combs bail, following both the defence and prosecution teams submitting letters for consideration.

What have the prosecution said?

Diddy denied all the charges made against him (Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

According to the BBC, the letter submitted by prosecution lawyers argued that Combs should not be released as the two counts he’s been found guilty of are classified as violent and therefore should ‘mandate detention following the defendant’s conviction’.

Prosecution lawyers also suggested the length of sentence which Combs could face, stating ‘guidelines range of 51 to 63 months’ imprisonment’ around four to five years in prison.

The letter adds that he would also be deemed a flight risk.

What have the defence said?

Meanwhile, Combs’ defence team have argued the disgraced rapper has shown ‘model behaviour’ while in prison, demonstrating ‘that he is trustworthy and committed to respecting the legal process’.

“Mr Combs has obeyed the court, respected these proceedings, and demonstrated model behaviour,” the letter read.

“And today, the jury unambiguously rejected the government’s allegations that Mr Combs ran a years-long criminal enterprise in sex trafficking – the core of the government’s case.”

They have suggested he could remain at his Miami home with a bail of $1million (£733,500).

The court received two letters regarding Combs from both defence and prosecution (Samir Hussein/Getty Images for Sean Diddy Combs)

How long has Diddy been in prison?

Following his arrest on on 16 September 2024, Combs has remained behind bars at Metropolitan Detention Centre. He’d previously made multiple attempts at bail prior to the beginning of his trial last month – all of which were denied.

The Bad Boy records founder made three requests to be granted bail prior to the start of his trial, with Judge Subramanian concluding the mogul was too significant of a risk to be released.

“The Court finds that the government has shown by clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of the community,” Judge Subramanian said in November.