Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Seeks Bail, Citing Changed Circumstances and New Evidence

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has filed a new request for bail, citing changed circumstances and new evidence that he believes should allow him to prepare for his upcoming trial outside of jail. The hip-hop star’s lawyers filed the request in Manhattan federal court on Friday, after previous attempts to secure bail were rejected by two judges following his arrest in September.

Combs is facing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he could face a minimum of 15 years in prison or a maximum sentence of life behind bars.

In their latest court filing, Combs’ legal team proposed a more stringent bail package that would subject him to round-the-clock security monitoring and strict restrictions on his ability to communicate with anyone other than his attorneys. The proposed bail package is set at $50 million, as part of ongoing efforts to secure his release from the Brooklyn jail where he has been held for the past eight weeks.

The lawyers also presented new evidence that they claim undermines the government’s case against Combs, arguing that the prosecution’s case is weak. The evidence allegedly refutes the government’s assertion that a video from March 2016, showing Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, was part of a coerced “freak off” as described in the indictment.

According to the defense team, the new evidence suggests that the events depicted in the video were not evidence of coercion, but rather a glimpse into a consensual relationship between Combs and the alleged victim. The lawyers argue that the jail conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn where Combs is being held violate his constitutional rights to participate in his defense.

Combs has maintained his innocence and vehemently denied the allegations against him. His trial is scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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