Diddy Seeks $50M Bond Release Ahead of Sentencing, Cites Safety Concerns and Legal Unfairness

The embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is seeking release on a $50 million bond ahead of his upcoming sentencing on October 3, with his legal team arguing that his continued detention is both dangerous and legally unusual.

In a court motion filed Tuesday, Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, cited troubling safety conditions at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC)—where the 55-year-old has been held since September 2024—as a key reason for his pre-sentencing release.

“Sean Combs should not be in jail for this conduct,” Agnifilo stated. “In fact, he may be the only person currently in a United States jail for being any sort of john.”

Conviction and Controversy

Combs was acquitted on July 2 of the most serious charges — including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy — which carried the risk of life imprisonment. However, he was convicted on two lesser counts tied to transportation for the purpose of prostitution, each carrying a potential sentence of up to 10 years. Federal sentencing guidelines, however, recommend a sentence well below the maximum.

Despite the verdict, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied an earlier bail request, pointing to the strength of evidence presented during the trial, particularly allegations of physical violence.

Legal Team Pushes Back

In this new motion, Combs’ attorneys argue that his case is an outlier—claiming that individuals convicted of similar offenses are rarely jailed pre-sentencing, especially when there’s no evidence of financial profit from the acts.

They also point to what they describe as “exceptional circumstances” within MDC, including frequent fights in Combs’ unit, to argue for his release.

Prosecutors Yet to Respond

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, which led the prosecution, has not yet issued a public response to the latest motion.

During the trial, prosecutors accused Combs of coercing two former partners into participating in drug-fueled sex parties involving male sex workers, dubbed “freak-offs.” Combs denied these allegations, maintaining that the encounters were consensual.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, which oversees MDC, claims it is making “intensive efforts” to address concerns about facility conditions but did not provide further comment.

As the October 3 sentencing approaches, all eyes remain on whether the court will grant Combs a reprieve from his current detention.