Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has proposed a $50 million bail plan in hopes of securing his release from Brooklyn jail, where he’s been held for over two months on criminal sex trafficking charges. The new bail offer, backed by his $48 million Miami mansion and supported by family members, includes conditions for home detention, round-the-clock monitoring, and a strict no-contact order with witnesses and alleged victims.
Combs, who has been denied bail three times since his arrest, continues to deny the accusations that he used his empire, including Bad Boy Entertainment, to transport individuals across state lines for explicit performances. Despite his defense’s claims of consensual sexual activity, Combs remains behind bars as he awaits trial, scheduled for May 5.
In a court hearing on Friday, Combs’ defense attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, argued that new evidence weakens the prosecution’s case, particularly a 2016 hotel surveillance video involving his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Shapiro insists the footage, which shows Combs physically confronting Ventura, merely reflects a complex, consensual relationship, not an instance of coercion tied to the charges at hand.
Furthermore, Shapiro argued that Combs is being unfairly hindered in preparing for his trial while incarcerated. Conditions at the jail, including frequent lockdowns and restricted access to necessary tools, have left him unable to review the voluminous materials required for his defense. Shapiro emphasized that such conditions violate Combs’ constitutional right to a fair trial.
On the same day, Judge Arun Subramanian ruled against Combs’ request for a gag order to prevent his accusers from speaking publicly. Combs’ legal team had contended that the ongoing civil cases surrounding him were influencing the potential jury pool and jeopardizing his right to a fair trial. The court, however, denied this motion, allowing accusers to continue sharing their accounts.
