Prosecutors in Diddy’s sex trafficking case argue that he is a significant threat to public safety and should stay in custody until his May 2025 trial.
The 55-year-old Combs, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution. He is also named in nearly 30 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct.
This week, Judge Arun Subramanian will determine if Combs can be released on a $50 million bond secured by his Miami mansion and allowed to live in a three-bedroom Upper East Side apartment with enhanced security.
Prosecutors oppose his release, stressing the risks he poses to public safety and the potential for obstruction of justice.
Prosecutors argue that Combs has engaged in efforts to influence public opinion and jurors, including orchestrating social media campaigns from jail. They claim he directed his children to post celebratory content on Instagram while tracking the campaign’s impact. Combs’ legal team defends these actions as protected by the First Amendment, asserting that the government is trying to silence him.
Additionally, prosecutors accuse Combs of contacting potential witnesses from jail using unauthorized means, including other inmates’ phone accounts, three-way calls, and the third-party service ContactMeAsap. Combs’ attorney acknowledged using the platform but claimed it was discontinued in November 2024 after realizing it was unauthorized.
This is the third review of Combs’ bail request, following two previous rejections. Prosecutors insist he should remain detained due to concerns over witness and juror influence, as well as public safety.
