Diddy Denied Bail Just Hours After Supporters Celebrate RICO Acquittal With Baby Oil
Diddy has been denied bail and will sit in jail until sentencing.
Judge Arun Subramanian says he denied Diddy bail three times already ahead of the trial and sees no reason to change that now. He also suggested a sentencing date of October 3, but at the defense's request, it could be moved up.
This morning's verdict found him not guilty of RICO and sex trafficking, but guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution, which was primarily seen as a victory for Combs and a disappointment for those hoping he'd see a lengthy sentence for his crimes.
Those inside the courtroom say Diddy fell to his knees and prayed on the seat of his chair while the verdict was read.
'I'm coming home, baby!' he said, and later thanked the jury.
The block surrounding the courthouse has been littered with supporters for weeks, and they celebrated the RICO acquittal by dancing around and pouring baby oil on each other. One woman even removed her wig while a man squirted her with the oil.
If he'd received bail, he could've been released from custody and back home as soon as tonight.
Cassie, one of Diddy's victims and the prosecution's first witness, believes that he should be kept behind bars while he awaits sentencing, fearing he'll try to exact revenge against those who were against him.
'We write as counsel for Casandra Ventura ('Ms. Ventura') to respectfully request that the Court deny Mr. Combs to be released pending his sentencing on his two convictions…' h er lawyer Douglas H. Wigdor said in a statement, recalling that the ' Bail Reform Act' states that 'detention is mandatory post-conviction on these charges, and Ms. Ventura believes that Mr. Combs is likely to pose a danger to the victims who testified in this case, including herself, as well as to the community.'
Her sentiments were echoed by the prosecutors, who say that the charges for which he was found guilty require him to be in custody until sentencing. According to NBC News , they also attached a letter from a witness, celebrity stylist Deonte Nash, who writes that Diddy 'is a serious and immediate threat to victims, witnesses, and the broader community' and his release on bail would 'send a dangerous message: that wealth and influence can shield someone indefinitely from accountability.'
Diddy's defense team, however, is fighting for his release, stating that he's not a flight risk. Attorney Alexandra Shapiro says, 'He needs and wants to be with —and remain with— his family.'
He now faces 20 years in jail. See the reactions below.
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How to watch 'The Fall of Diddy' Released in January 2025, "The Fall of Diddy" is a documentary series from Investigation Discovery, the network that also aired the documentary about accusations of abuse behind the scenes at Nickelodeon, "Quiet on Set." "Spanning Combs' decades-long impact on music and popular culture, from his early days as a talented creative to his 2024 arrest, the docuseries uncovers the insidious and terrifying allegations of sexual assault, abusive behavior, violence and other disturbing claims that lay beneath his success," according to Investigation Discovery. Diddy's star-studded parties were cultural extravaganzas: Inside the White Party Notable moments from the documentary included celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales claiming she came to the rescue of Ventura after a violent argument with the rapper. Ventura accused Combs of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse in a 2023 lawsuit that they quickly settled. Another episode featured an interview with Phil Pines, Combs' former assistant, who said he witnessed violence and described an alleged assault at the rapper's Miami estate. "The Fall of Diddy" consists of five episodes and is available to stream on HBO Max. How to watch 'TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy' This TMZ documentary clocks in at just over an hour and delves into Combs' legal problems and the circumstances surrounding his arrest. "A series of lawsuits and allegations have legendary rap mogul P. Diddy on the ropes," the description said. "TMZ has the troubling inside story from people who were there." The special features interviews with TMZ employees, legal experts and celebrities like Danity Kane's Aubrey O'Day, who said his "mistreatment" changed "the course and direction of my entire life." "TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy" is available to stream on Tubi. How to watch 'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy' This feature-length documentary is described as a "raw look at Sean Combs' journey through exclusive footage and candid interviews" exploring "his rise, controversies and the man behind the music." It discusses the rapper's legal controversies as well as his early years coming up in the hip-hop scene. 'Call it swingers': A preview of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense as lawyer describes lifestyle "'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy' sheds light on his childhood, rise to fame, and recent criminal allegations, challenging viewers to rethink everything they thought they knew about the mogul behind the music − and the mugshot," the synopsis says. Revelations from the documentary included former Da Band member Sara Rivers saying Combs "touched me in a place that he shouldn't have." "That was inappropriate, and I felt intimidated," Rivers said. "I'm definitely nervous. ... I haven't said anything for so long, and it's built up." "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy" is available to stream on Peacock. How to watch 'Secret Life of Diddy' This 43-minute documentary was a special edition of "20/20" and is described as a look at Combs' "shocking arrest" and "downfall." Interview subjects include Tiffany Red, a friend of Ventura's. In the documentary, Red, who wrote a letter supporting Ventura's abuse allegations in 2023, said she witnessed Combs being "explosive" and rageful around Ventura. "My sense was that everyone around him was afraid of him," Red said. The special is available to stream on Hulu. Contributing: Edward Segarra, Anika Reed, KiMi Robinson and Aysha Bagchi
