Sean “Diddy” Combs, the prominent American rapper and music mogul, has once again been denied bail by a federal judge as he faces serious charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and sexual abuse. US District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled on Wednesday that Combs poses a significant risk to the safety of the community and potential witnesses, citing concerns over possible witness tampering and his history of misconduct. This marks the third time Combs’s request for release on bail has been rejected.

Combs, 55, is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, as he prepares for a trial set for May 5, 2025. He is accused of using his business empire, including Bad Boy Entertainment, to exploit women, coercing them into drug-fueled sex parties and engaging in violent, abusive behavior. The charges also include accusations of trafficking women for sex and transporting victims across state lines for prostitution. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any wrongdoing, asserting that the sexual activities described by prosecutors were consensual.

Judge Subramanian cited substantial evidence of Combs’s alleged involvement in witness tampering, including claims that he used unapproved methods to contact individuals and attempted to influence public opinion during his detention. Prosecutors have pointed to instances where Combs allegedly used an inmate communication app to reach people outside his approved contact list. In one case, Combs reportedly encouraged his children to post a video of their birthday celebration on social media, possibly to sway potential jurors.

Prosecutors also presented evidence of a surveillance video from a 2016 hotel incident in which Combs was seen assaulting his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. The video was used to demonstrate Combs’s history of violence, which prosecutors argue presents a continuing threat to potential witnesses.

Despite offering a $50 million bail package that included house arrest and heavy restrictions on his interactions, Combs’s defense team has been unable to secure his release. His legal team proposed home confinement at his Manhattan apartment, monitored by private security, with strict conditions barring any contact with witnesses or victims. However, the judge found these measures insufficient to mitigate the risks posed by Combs’s alleged actions.

Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo argued that there was no evidence to suggest Combs would act violently again, though he acknowledged the previous incident with Cassie. Agnifilo described the relationship as a “toxic, loving 11-year relationship,” but insisted it was unrelated to the current charges.

In addition to the criminal charges, Combs faces multiple civil lawsuits from women accusing him of sexual assault, coercion, and intimidation. These lawsuits claim that Combs used his power and influence to manipulate and abuse women, with some alleging underage victims were involved. Several women also allege that Combs attempted to silence them with threats and explicit recordings.

As Combs remains incarcerated, his legal team continues to contest various aspects of the case. Earlier this month, they successfully challenged a search of his jail cell, which resulted in the unlawful seizure of legal documents. The court ordered the destruction of those materials, citing attorney-client privilege.

With the trial still months away, Combs faces the possibility of life in prison if convicted on the charges. The court’s decision to deny bail reflects the serious nature of the allegations against him and the ongoing investigation into his activities.

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