Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs latest: Rapper sent back to jail as shocking texts after Cassie hotel attack revealed
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has faced a series of civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual abuse over the last year
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Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in jail until his federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, as shocking text messages following his attack on ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura were revealed in court.
The rapper appeared again in a New York City courthouse to propose a $50 million bail package to avoid the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center.
Diddy’s lawyers told District Court Judge Andrew Carter that he was not a flight risk or dangerous, but the request was denied, with the judge reasoning there is “no condition or set of conditions” that would ensure the safety of the community or that Diddy would not contact witnesses.
The prosecution shared alleged text messages from Diddy to his ex to strengthen the argument that he should remain behind bars until trial.
The court heard Diddy allegedly text Ventura: “Call me, the cops are here. I got six kids. You, please call. I’m surrounded. You gonna abandon me all alone.”
Diddy pleaded not guilty to racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, insisted his client is “an innocent man with nothing to hide”.
What will happen in court today?
Combs is due to appear in court again today at approximately 3.30pm ET.
He is appealing the decision to be held without bail in front of US District Court Judge Andrew Carter.
If the appeal is denied, Combs will be remanded back to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and could remain there until trial.
His laywers yesterday requested he remain under house arrest, which was denied.
50 Cent mocks Combs after 1,000 bottles of lube seized
50 Cent has mocked Combs with a message on social media shortly after the embattled music mogul was arrested by federal agents in New York City.
The rapper was responding to details released by the FBI - that searches of Combs’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles led to officers seizing “more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.”
In a post on Instagram, 50 Cent captioned a photograph of himself during a recent appearance on Drew Barrymore’s talk show with the message: “Here I am keeping good company with @thedrewbarrymoreshow and I don’t have 1,000 bottles of lube at the house.”
Kevin E G Perry reports.
50 Cent mocks P Diddy after 1000 lube bottles seized in FBI arrest
The rapper has been a longtime critic of the embattled music mogul
Inside notorious prison where Combs is being held
Combs is currently being held in the Special Housing Unit of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
The notorious prison has also housed Ghislaine Maxwell, R Kelly and Billy McFarland to name a few.
It has been plagued by outbreaks of violence, unsanitary conditions and chronic understaffing, according to reports.
The rapper is reportedly being kept away from other prisoners at the moment.
WATCH: Diddy’s lawyer says he is ‘a fighter and not afraid of charges’ after bail refused
‘A win for women all over the world’: Aubrey O’Day celebrates Diddy’s arrest
Singer Aubrey O’Day has praised the arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs on sex trafficking and racketeering charges as “a win for women all over the world.”
O’Day, who was a member of Diddy’s Danity Kane girl group, is one of a growing list of accusers who have filed civil lawsuits against the music mogul.
In a post on X, O’Day said she felt “validated” following his arrest.
“The purpose of Justice is to provide an ending and allow us the space to create a new chapter,” she said.
“Women never get this. I feel validated. Today is a win for women all over the world, not just me. Things are finally changing.”
IN DEPTH: The saga continues... authorities name Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as architect and leader of a ‘criminal enterprise’
More than three decades after Sean Combs named his label Bad Boy Records, he’s been arrested on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges, accused of everything from arson to kidnapping.
As authorities outline the shocking activities allegedly carried out at Combs’ direction by his “criminal enterprise,” Sheila Flynn charts the star’s epic fall from grace:
Authorities name Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as architect and leader of ‘criminal enterprise’
More than three decades after Sean Combs named his label Bad Boy Records, he’s been arrested on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges, accused of everything from arson to kidnapping. As authorities outline the shocking activities allegedly carried out at Combs’ direction by his “criminal enterprise,” Sheila Flynn charts the star’s epic fall from grace
Combs will be back in court for bail hearing
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is expected to appear back in court today for a bail hearing after a judge denied his request for bail and ordered him to remain in jail until his trial.
Combs’ attorney, Marc Angifilo said outside of the courthouse, that they would be appealing the judge’s decision.
“Mr. Combs is a fighter. He’s going to fight this to the end. He’s innocent,” Angifilo said on Tuesday.
The bail hearing is expected to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET.
ICYMI: Read the indictment against Combs
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the rapper and music mogul, was charged with racketeering and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion by a federal grand jury on Monday evening in New York. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Federal prosecutors have accused Combs of using “employees, resources, and influence of the multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled” to attempt to engage in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.”
Watch: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs LA home sealed off by police after singer’s arrest on Monday night
U.S. Attorney urges people with information to come forward
Although Combs is the only one charged in the indictment, he wasn’t the only one to engage in the abusive behavior, according to prosecutors.
Combs’ “enterprise”, made up of personal assistants, security staff, household staff and high-ranking supervisors, allegedly lured women to music mogul and were complicit in his abuse.
“If you have been a victim of Combs’ alleged abuse – or if you know anything about his alleged crimes – we urge you to come forward. This investigation is far from over,” Williams said.
Prosecutors say those individuals assisted in providing materials for “Freak Offs” that took place in hotels, like bottles of baby oil and lubricants, drugs, lighting, sheets and more.
Federal agents discovered more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricants in Combs’ Miami home last year while conducting a raid. They also discovered three AR-15s with defaced serial numbers and electronic devices that contained photos and videos of “Freak Offs”.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said the investigation is ongoing and indicated others could be charged in connection or further charges could be brought against Combs.
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