Embattled American rapper, songwriter and business mogul, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was denied bail for the third time on Wednesday by a New York City judge, as he awaits trial on charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution.
The denial comes amid growing concerns over witness tampering and misconduct.
US District Judge, Arun Subramanian ruled that no conditions of release could adequately ensure public safety or prevent interference with the judicial process.
Combs had pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges and had also denied more than two dozen accusations of sexual assault brought against him in separate civil lawsuits.
The embattled rapper was arrested at a hotel in Manhattan on September 16 over sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Robyn Tarnofsky, the US magistrate judge, ordered that the entertainer be sent to jail while awaiting his trial.
Tarnofsky’s order followed after the Bad Boy Records founder pleaded not guilty to the 14-page federal indictment against him.
The 54-year-old media mogul has been in the public eye since November 2023 after several women, including Cassie Ventura, the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, took him to court, claiming they were sexually assaulted.
Cassie, who is a singer, accused the rapper of rape, abuse, and human trafficking during their 10-year relationship.
Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, Diddy’s former producer, also filed a lawsuit alleging that the rapper sexually harassed, drugged, and threatened him for over a year.
A Michigan inmate was recently awarded $100 million for a sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy by default judgment.
