US singer, Sean “Diddy” Combs has once again been denied bail, marking the third occasion as he awaits trial on allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering.
The 55-year-old former hip-hop executive sought release ahead of Thanksgiving but will remain in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn until his trial, which is set for May 2025.
Combs, who refutes the allegations against him, proposed a bail package of $50 million during a recent hearing. His legal team contended that this amount would ensure he would not flee or attempt to intimidate any witnesses.
Nevertheless, US District Judge Arun Subramanian dismissed the request in a written decision issued on Wednesday.
The judge referenced evidence of Combs’ history of violent conduct, including a 2016 hotel surveillance video that depicted him assaulting his former partner, Cassie. Judge Subramanian also raised concerns regarding the potential for witness tampering.
In the ruling, the judge stated: “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.”