Sean “Diddy” Combs returned to a New York City courtroom on Friday to continue his fight for bail in a racketeering and sex trafficking case.
His defense team proposed releasing him to a heavily monitored home confinement arrangement in a three-bedroom apartment on the Upper East Side, with round-the-clock security funded by Combs himself. They argued this arrangement would be stricter than his current jail conditions, including restrictions on visitors and communication. However, prosecutors opposed the plan, asserting that Combs could not be trusted to abide by the rules of pretrial release. The judge deferred a decision, stating that a ruling would be made next week.
During the hearing, prosecutors emphasized the violent nature of the charges and raised concerns about relying on a private security team hired by Combs to ensure compliance.
They also pointed to security camera footage showing physical altercations between Combs and his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, as evidence against bail. The defense dismissed the footage, portraying it as part of a toxic breakup rather than evidence of criminal behavior.
Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, appeared in court wearing a beige jail smock and interacted warmly with his family and legal team. As the court awaits the judge’s decision, the case remains contentious, with both sides presenting sharply contrasting narratives about the events in question.
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