Sean «Diddy» Combs was denied bail for a second time as he faces charges related to sex trafficking. Authorities arrested Diddy on Monday.
A judge denied Diddy’s bail for a second time as the disgraced music mogul fought for his release Wednesday.
Sean «Diddy» Combs appeared in front of US District Court Judge Andrew Carter for a second chance at bail after being charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The rapper entered a not guilty plea hours after an indictment detailing his alleged sex crimes was unsealed.
Carter cited the possibility Diddy would tamper with witnesses in his reasoning for denying bail. The judge conceded the prosecution had proven «by clear and convincing evidence that there is no condition or set of conditions» to secure community safety.
Assistant US Attorney Emily Johnson pointed to Diddy’s long history of intimidating his accusers and the witnesses of his alleged abuse. Johnson claimed text messages showed Combs forced his victims into participating in sexual encounters he referred to as «freak offs.» The rapper allegedly recorded the sex acts and then used the videos as leverage for their silence.
Diddy’s defense team was «minimizing and horrifically understating» the rapper’s tendency to engage in violence, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Johnson took issue with the way Diddy’s lawyer characterized the 2016 assault on his then-girlfriend Cassie as a fight between romantic partners.
Diddy is a «danger to the community and poses a serious risk to the integrity» of his case, Johnson argued.
Prior to Diddy’s appearance in court Wednesday, his lawyer exclusively gave Fox News Digital an update on the music mogul’s incarceration.
«He is in the special housing unit, which is a very difficult place to be», Marc Agnifilo said. «It’s one of the things I’m going to take up with the judge today that it’s impossible to prepare for a trial from where he is.
