Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, was denied bail and will continue to serve time in custody until his sentencing.
Sean Combs Convicted of Mann Act Violations, Remains in Federal Custody
Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, has been convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, violations under the Mann Act, but was acquitted on racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges. Despite his lawyers' requests for release on a $50 million bond, a federal judge has denied his bail.
The legal proceedings against Combs have been ongoing, with prosecutors presenting evidence of his physical assaults on ex-girlfriends, including hotel security footage involving Cassie Ventura. The defense, however, has argued that Combs' private, intimate life with his long-term girlfriends is not uncommon today.
Judge Arun Subramanian, who presided over the case, denied Combs' bail request, citing evidence of domestic violence. He stated that Combs does not meet the conditions for release due to evidence of violence, coercion, and subjugation in connection with the acts of prostitution.
The Mann Act, or the White-Slave Traffic Act, was passed in 1910, and attitudes about sex and morality have come a long way since then. However, the judge emphasized concerns about community safety and found Combs did not prove he posed no danger, rejecting arguments that framed the case as consensual "swinger" behavior.
Combs' attorneys have filed a motion for acquittal or retrial on the Mann Act charges, but Judge Subramanian has not yet responded to the request. Prosecutors have urged the court to reject his request, citing ample evidence that Combs personally masterminded and engaged in sexual activities involving escorts transported across state lines for "freak offs."
Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution carries a maximum sentence of 10 years for Combs. While prosecutors preliminarily suggest a sentence of approximately 4 to 5 years (51 to 63 months), the sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 3, 2025. Combs has received credit for 10 months already served in custody.
Current plans indicate the legal process will move forward with sentencing on October 3, 2025. Combs and his defense continue to challenge the conviction, but the judge has denied bail and prosecutors oppose any retrial or acquittal.
Aspect | Details -------------|-------------------------------------------------- Conviction | Two counts: transportation to engage in prostitution (Mann Act) Charges acquitted | Racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking Current detention | Held at Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn; bail denied Upcoming event | Sentencing scheduled for October 3, 2025 Possible sentence | Up to 20 years (10 years per count); prosecutors suggest 4-5 years Legal status | Request for acquittal/retrial denied by prosecutors and judge
This reflects the latest publicly available information as of August 2025.
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