Diddy’s appeared in court on November 22, 2024, for a bail hearing, seeking release on a $50 million bond while awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. This is his fourth attempt to secure bail, having been denied three times previously. The proposed bail package included his Miami Beach mansion as collateral, house arrest, 24/7 security, and a no-contact order with alleged victims or witnesses.
However, the judge rejected the Miami mansion as collateral, citing concerns over its dock, and suggested alternative locations, such as Diddy’s New York City apartment.
After a heated two-hour hearing, Judge Arun Subramanian directed both the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the defense team to clarify how Combs has been communicating from behind bars in the two months since his arrest. The judge also requested details on the specific forms of communication Combs is permitted to use according to the Bureau of Prisons. Both sides have until 12 p.m. ET on November 25 to submit the requested information.
Two previous judges had ruled that Diddy posed a threat to the community if released, citing concerns about potential witness tampering. Diddy denies these claims, accusing federal prosecutors of manipulating a video to paint him as more dangerous. Despite a legal win earlier in the week regarding the deletion of photos from a jail cell raid, Diddy remains in federal custody in Brooklyn.
Diddy pleaded not guilty to all charges and his trial is set for May 5, and if bail is denied again, he will likely spend the holidays in jail. His family, including his children and the mother of his daughter, attended the hearing to show support. The judge has postponed the decision on his bail until next week.
