- The judge on Tuesday, ordered that Sean Diddy jailed, without bail after he pleaded not guilty.
- Report said the bail denial followed after Diddy was accused in a 14 page federal indictment of using his business empire to abuse, threaten, and traffic women.
US Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky has ruled that American singer and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs will be held without bail until his trial.
Combs is currently facing federal charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering.
On Tuesday, the judge denied bail after Combs pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
According to court documents, a 14-page federal indictment accuses Combs of utilizing his business empire to engage in exploitative and illegal activities, including sex trafficking, threats, and abuse.
Federal prosecutors allege that Combs, with assistance from associates, operated an enterprise involved in various crimes, including sex trafficking, arson, forced labor, and kidnapping.
Two of the three charges against Combs carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Prosecutors successfully argued for Combs to remain in custody until trial, while his defense team proposed a $50 million bond with home detention and electronic monitoring.
Within Nigeria recalls that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was arrested in New York few days ago
The arrest followed a grand jury indictment, with Combs’ lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, expressing disappointment and criticism towards the US Attorney’s Office for pursuing what he considers an unjust prosecution.
Agnifilo highlighted Sean Combs’ voluntary cooperation with the investigation and his decision to travel to New York in anticipation of the charges.
In a statement, Agnifilo described Combs as a respected figure in the music industry and a devoted philanthropist, emphasizing his client’s innocence.
Agnifilo stated that Combs looks forward to clearing his name in court, maintaining that his actions demonstrate those of an innocent individual.
“We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
“Sean Combs is a music icon, a loving family man, self-made entrepreneur and proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire and working to uplift the Black community” he said.