Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently back in court as he seeks release on $50 million bail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The judge recently ordered federal prosecutors to delete images of Combs' handwritten notes, citing attorney-client privilege. Excerpts from these notes cannot be used at the bond hearing, particularly those referencing obtaining 'dirt' on potential witnesses.
Despite Combs' repeated attempts for bail, the judge has kept him behind bars, expressing concerns about the safety of victims and witnesses if he were to be released. Combs' lawyers proposed a $50 million bail secured by his Miami Beach mansion, valued at around $48 million. Prosecutors argue that his release could pose risks to individuals involved in the case.
In court documents, Combs' legal team referenced a video showing an assault on his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, as part of a consensual relationship. The prosecution has raised concerns about additional accusers coming forward and rejected Combs' request for a gag order.
Combs has been in federal jail since his arrest on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. A trial is scheduled for May 5 next year, with the possibility of a new U.S. attorney overseeing the case. The investigation began in November 2023, coinciding with a lawsuit from Ventura alleging abuse, which Combs settled.
New accusers have emerged over the past year, with allegations of Combs providing date rape drugs and victimizing individuals at parties. The judge is reviewing various documents seized during a jail search, including notes and legal pads.
