Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail yet again. A federal judge ruled that he remains a risk of flight or danger. This marks the fifth such rejection of bail requests since his arrest in September 2024.
Bail Denied for Fifth Time
Judge Arun Subramanian issued the ruling on August 4, stating Combs “fails to satisfy his burden to demonstrate an entitlement to release.” The judge specifically cited concerns over flight risk and public safety.
Defense lawyers had proposed a $50 million bond and strict conditions. They offered house arrest at Combs’s Miami home, travel limits, weekly drug tests, and monitoring by private security. These proposals were rejected. The court found no “exceptional reasons” to justify release.
Violence, Coercion, and No Exception Found
Although a jury acquitted Combs of racketeering and sex trafficking, he was found guilty of two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. Those convictions carry up to 20 years in prison.
Subramanian emphasized the record contains evidence of violence, coercion, and subjugation. He noted that a case lacking such evidence might have supported bail, but Combs’s does not.
Prosecutors filed extensive court documents arguing Combs is far more than a casual customer. They described how he orchestrated “freak‑offs” involving escorts and ex‑girlfriends under drug use and coercion. They cited his lengthy history of violence, drug use, and risk of witness intimidation.
Appeals and Detention Conditions
Combs’s legal team recently appealed again. They argued that prison conditions should qualify as “exceptional circumstances.” By citing expired or maggot‑infested food and frequent lockdowns at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, they asked for bail renewal on humanitarian grounds.
Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo described Combs’s prison stay as “difficult.” He said Combs misses his children and intends to rebuild his life quietly if released. The discomfort, he argued, should count toward an “exceptional” standard.
But the judge remained unmoved. He held that Combs’s safety concerns did not meet the threshold for release. Staff had reportedly protected him even during threats from fellow inmates.
What Comes Next
Sentencing is scheduled for October 3, 2025. Combs remains incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. If convicted on both counts, he faces up to 20 years behind bars. Prosecutors are seeking between 51 and 63 months. The defense hopes for 21 to 27 months and intends to continue fighting for his freedom.
Until then, all bail routes remain closed. Combs remains behind bars under a judge’s order, defined legally as a serious risk for flight or harm.