Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former partner, Gina Huynh, who previously recused herself as 'Victim-3,' pens a letter to the judge advocating for his release
Headline: Sean "Diddy" Combs Remains in Jail Ahead of Sentencing Despite Ex-Girlfriend's Bail Request
In a recent turn of events, Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, Virginia Huynh, has advocated for his release on bail, expressing her belief that he is not a danger to her or the community [2]. Despite Huynh's letter in support of Combs, a New York federal judge denied his renewed bail request on August 4, 2025.
The jury convicted Combs on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted him of sex trafficking and racketeering [1]. The judge's decision to deny bail was based on Combs' failure to demonstrate entitlement to release, as detention is mandatory for his crimes of conviction.
Huynh, who has known Combs for years both professionally and personally, described him in her letter as a committed family man who has not been violent in many years. However, the court's decision was influenced by past incidents, such as the 2016 hotel surveillance footage of Combs beating his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, which was first released by CNN.
The defense has included Huynh's letter as an exhibit in their latest filing, a reply to the prosecution's opposition to releasing Combs on bail ahead of his sentencing, scheduled for October 3 [3]. In the 62-page memorandum, Combs' attorney Alexandra Shapiro wrote that the conviction "stands alone, but it should not stand at all" [3].
Combs' defense has asked the court to release him on bail on a $50 million bond. However, other witnesses in the case, including Cassie Ventura, have written letters to the judge, pleading for Combs to remain incarcerated.
As Combs awaits his sentencing, he is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where the judge acknowledged concerns about the conditions but stated that corrections staff has kept him safe [1].
This story has been updated with additional details.
Sources:
- ABC News
- TMZ
- CNN
Celebrities such as Sean "Diddy" Combs, embroiled in crime-and-justice matters, often generate general-news headlines. Despitie his ex-girlfriend's bail request and her portrayal of him as a changed, family-oriented individual, the judge's denial of Combs' release was rooted in his past incidents, including the 2016 hotel assault, which has tarnished his entertainment career's reputation.
