P Diddy lawyer reveals disgraced star's comeback plan despite being jailed
P Diddy is already planning a comeback tour, his lawyer has claimed. The disgraced music mogul, real name Sean Combs, is said to be working on a return to the stage once he is released from prison.
Diddy, 55, was denied bail on Monday as the rapper awaits his sentencing on prostitution-related charges. A jury found the rapper guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution last month,
However, he was acquitted of the most serious charges in his criminal trial of a racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Now, it appears the findings aren't stopping the star plotting his comeback route. According to his lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, Diddy is keen to arrange a post-prison performance at Madison Square Garden.
In a chat with Jericka Duncan on CBS Mornings he explained the Bad Boy Records founder is looking forward to being reunited with his family when he is released. He later added: "He's going to be back at Madison Square Garden...And I said I'll be there."
Diddy's sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 3. He still faces up to 20 years in prison for the two counts he has been convicted of, according to Assistant US Attorney Maurene Comey.
As the jury delivered their verdict last month, the musician dropped to his knees with his head in his hands as claps and cheers broke out around the courtroom.
Despite once again applying to be released on a $50million bail, the judge ruled against the motion this week and said Diddy 'failed to satisfy his burden to demonstrate an entitlement to release.'
After he was found guilty in court, Diddy's defence lawyer insisted the star will "sleep well" in jail.
Lawyer Anna Estevao told reporters outside court in July: "This is a huge win. He was acquitted of sex trafficking, acquitted of RICO conspiracy, he will be able to sleep well at night knowing that."
Last month, Diddy was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges related to ex-girlfriend and singer Cassie Ventura and another woman referred to as Jane.
However, he was found guilty on two federal counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which was a violation of the Mann Act.
The Mann Act is a federal law that was passed in 1910 and "criminalizes the transportation of 'any woman or girl for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery, or for any other immoral purpose", according to Cornell Law School. It is named after Illinois Congressman James R. Mann.
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