EXCLUSIVE: Diddy’s Motion For Immediate Release Denied, Must Wait On Appeals Court

Diddy hasn’t given up on getting out of jail before his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy case goes to trial. His bid for immediate release was denied, but a three-judge panel will consider his motion for bail.

“The motion for bail is referred to a three-judge panel,” an October 11 filing noted. “The request for immediate release pending decision on the bail motion by a three-judge pane is denied. The motion to seal is granted.”

Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, was denied bail for the third time since his arrest on Thursday (October 10). The Bad Boy Records founder proposed a $50 million bond with GPS monitoring and visitor restrictions. Judges deemed him to be a flight risk and threat to witnesses.

“In light of the proposed conditions, the actions Mr. Combs had already taken regarding the investigation, and Mr. Combs’ lifetime commitment to live up to his obligations concerning every challenge he has ever faced, he should be released to fight this case in court and prove his innocence,” his lawyers argued. “Sean Combs has never evaded, avoided, eluded or run from a challenge in his life. He will not start now. As he has handled every hardship, he will meet this case head-on, he will work hard to defend himself, and he will prevail.”

Diddy was indicted for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution in September. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

“For decades, Sean Combs … abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct,” Diddy’s indictment alleged. “To do so, Combs relied on the employees, resources and influence of the multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled – creating a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in, and attempted to engage in, among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.”

Diddy’s trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025. He remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

The Hip-Hop mogul faces up to life in prison if convicted. His sex trafficking charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years behind bars.