Sean “Diddy” Combs, the legendary music mogul, was denied bail after pleading not guilty to a series of serious federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. The decision came Tuesday during a court appearance in Manhattan, where Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky ruled that Combs would remain in custody as the case moves forward.
The charges against Diddy include racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. These allegations, if proven, could land the hip-hop icon in prison for a minimum of 15 years and potentially up to life.
Combs’ legal team had requested bail, arguing that the rapper posed no flight risk and should be allowed to await trial outside of jail. However, the judge sided with federal prosecutors, who insisted that the severity of the charges and the potential consequences made bail inappropriate in this case.
With bail denied, Combs will remain behind bars as his legal team prepares to fight the charges. As one of the highest-profile cases in recent memory, Diddy’s trial is expected to draw widespread attention as new developments emerge.
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