Sean “Diddy” Combs Denied Bail As Charges Are Laid Out

Diddy was taken into federal custody on Monday night in a luxury Manhattan hotel amid his sex trafficking and sexual assault allegations. This comes months after Homeland Security raided his homes.

His lawyer said they are “disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s office…he is an imperfect person but he is not a criminal….he looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

 The 14-page federal indictment against Combs includes three counts of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Prosecutors allege that in order to commit these acts, Combs and his employees engaged in acts of kidnapping, forced labor, arson, and bribery. Combs was denied bail in a hearing late Tuesday, with the judge reasoning, “My concern is that this is a crime that happens behind closed doors.” His $50 million dollar bail was denied. 

His racketeering charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, while a sex trafficking conviction would carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years. “He’s going to plead not guilty, obviously,” said Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilo. “He’s going to fight this with all of his energy and all of his might. And I expect a long battle with a good result for Mr. Combs.”