Since the conclusion of his sex-trafficking trial, Sean “Diddy” Combs has remained behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Combs was denied bail by the presiding judge, Arun Subramanian, after he received a mixed verdict in his case. The 55-year-old rapper’s legal team expressed its disappointment with the decision to have him remain in prison. Now, Diddy’s lawyers are speaking out again, even mentioning his “swingers” lifestyle while making their case for his release.
Diddy was found guilty on two counts of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but was acquitted on sex-trafficking and racketeering (RICO) charges. As it stands, the controversial mogul is set to be sentenced this coming October. His lawyers, however, are hoping to get him released sooner, based on the legal documents that were obtained by Fox News. Via the petition for release, the attorneys argue that his “swingers” lifestyle isn’t a substantial reason to keep him in prison:
